Simple To Use Device Assists Fleet Managers In Reducing Costs And Accidents By Monitoring Drivers.

Feb. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- For concerned managers who want to keep track of their fleet driver’s unsupervised driving behaviour, The Safe Driving Monitor is a in-vehicle driving device that provides real-time feedback on speeding, distance travelled and sudden braking. Unlike GPS and similar OBD port technologies, The Safe Driving Monitor provides managers a reliable and portable method to review driving habits, and offer real-time feedback each time their drivers returns with the vehicle.

Setting up the Safe Driving Monitor takes less than five minutes, no wires or computer required. When the keys are returned you get a report on the drivers performance. The data collected assists you to monitor and instil good driving habits and comply with your duty of care requirements.

Every time the vehicle leaves the depot, The Safe Driving Monitor records maximum speed, distance travelled and the number of sudden brakes - driving information that cannot be reset without a pre-set PIN. With this tamperproof system you will be informed if anyone removes the sensor or attempts to change the information on the key fob.

Speed, besides being a major factor in many accidents, also plays a part on the maintenance required on a vehicle. Excessive speeding means more money out of your company's budget to keep your fleet operational. Furthermore, an employee speeding through town or pulled over by the police in a company vehicle is not the publicity most companies are looking for.

Unnecessary mileage can affect the re-sale value of your company vehicles, as well as increase their maintenance costs. In addition to vehicle costs, unexplained mileage could mean your employee(s) are running personal errands or taking longer routes to waste time - an even bigger cost to your company.

Much like speeding, a high volume of sudden brakes can see your company vehicle in the workshop more than it needs to be. Every brake job your vehicle undergoes is time your company vehicle is not making money for you. Besides, drivers who accumulate a high number of sudden brakes are often not paying attention or participating in dangerous activities, such as tailgating or speeding on local roads.

The Safe Driving Monitor fits into any 12 volt vehicle and retails for £59 + VAT & carriage.

For further information contact:
Bowmonk Ltd
Diamond Road
Norwich
NR6 6AW
UK
Email: info@bowmonk.com
Web site:  http://www.bowmonk.com/fleet-monitor/index.php

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