In an effort to improve driver safety, Ryder has announced it has begun installing GreenRoad Technologies’ Safety Center in the vehicles of select fleets. Ryder said they chose the system because it is tailored to meet specific driver needs and provides a suitable prevention mechanism that gives transparent information on driver improvement.

According to GreenRoad, the Safety Center features a sensor in the vehicle that detects driver skill in five maneuverability categories—speed, braking, acceleration, lane-handling and turning, with each driver awarded a safety rating of green (safe), yellow (moderate) or red (dangerous). Details of each trip are viewable online to show overall safety level and areas for improvement.

“What we liked was GreenRoad provides immediate, simple feedback, giving managers valid talking points on specifically what the drivers need to improve,” Sandy Hodes, vp of safety for Ryder, told FleetOwner, noting that the company has seen a dramatic reduction in severe and poor driving maneuvers since implementing the technology.

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