CHESTERFIELD, Mo., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- A recent data analysis conducted by Linxup, a Best in Biz 2016 award winner and leading GPS vehicle tracking provider, discovered that Linxup GPS tracking devices generate over 52,000 acceleration and harsh braking alerts every day. In a year, this can add up to over 21 million unsafe driving events.
For fleets operating in multiple states, frequent unsafe driving alerts can indicate inconsistent compliance with local traffic safety laws or that drivers are unaware of changing regulations. Linxup can help fleet managers prevent dangerous driving behavior and ensure that drivers obey varying state laws with its easy-to-use GPS solutions.
An Annual Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, released in January 2017 by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, provides additional insight into states' varying safety legislation. According to the report, in 2015:
Speeding was a contributing factor for almost 30% of all fatal crashes.
Speeding as a cause of fatalities increased 3%, along with distraction (up 9%), unbelted vehicle occupants (up 5%), and alcohol impairment (up 3%) from the previous year.
Distracted driving resulted in 3,477 deaths.
The Annual Roadmap provides a comprehensive state-by-state review of differences in traffic laws. For fleet managers, it is essential to know these legislative differences so their fleets can operate smoothly across the country. GPS tracking devices can help business owners navigate changing safety rules by providing a number of tools that can help managers oversee their fleets and maintain safety, including:
Real-time alerts and detailed reporting: available on the Linxup mobile app and desktop dashboard, this feature provides comprehensive, customizable data on mileage, driver safety scores, stops, idling, and more for each driver or group of vehicles in real time. Learn about alerts and detailed reporting.
Geofencing and Route Monitor: fleet managers can set up customized approved geographic areas called "geofences" for their fleet vehicles and receive real-time alerts when vehicles enter or exit these areas. Along with geofences, fleet managers can review specific routes and adjust schedules as necessary to maximize productivity.
Driver safety reports: this feature allows fleet managers to review driving history, as well as daily and overall driver safety scores and rankings. This detailed data helps managers identify problematic driver behavior, encourage safe driving, and improve fleet performance.
Some traffic rules are common to all states, such as those relating to driver's licence requirements or intoxicated driving, but fleet managers and drivers may be unaware of differences in regulating distracted driving, speeding, and other laws. For example, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Annual Roadmap discovered that 41 states and DC have all-driver text messaging restrictions, whereas nine states have secondary enforcement (FL, IA, NE, OH and SD) or don't have distracted driving legislation at all (AZ, MO, MT and TX). Speed limits may also vary from state-to-state, leading to an increased chance of speeding alerts and offences.
Fleet managers should be aware of the differences between state traffic safety laws and stay up to date on new legislation. A GPS tracking system can help fleets that operate across state lines to obey traffic safety laws at all times. With GPS tracking, fleets can implement unified safety standards that will prevent dangerous driving behaviors, track jobs in real-time, and improve fleet performance.
Learn more about Linxup GPS trackers here.
About Linxup:
Linxup is a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking solutions across the United States. Linxup GPS tracking devices are designed for small or medium-sized fleet-based businesses in any industry. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Linxup is a division of Agilis Systems, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in providing corporate fleet and mobile workforce management solutions. Linxup received silver in the Best in Biz 2016 awards for Best Small and Medium Business Service. For more information visit Linxup GPS Tracking.
Media Contact: Steven Adamski, Agilis Systems, 314-732-4925, sadamski@agilissystems.com
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