The civil construction and mining industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it has the highest fatality rate out of all industries. The risk factors for this type of work are high due to heavy machinery, long hours and difficult terrain which can lead to vehicle roll-overs.
Fleet management geo tracking can help companies monitor driver training, time consumption and safety aspects such as vehicle roll-over rates through mobile devices or GPS systems installed into vehicles. It also helps companies maintain compliance with government regulations that require them to track their employees’ driving habits when on duty
In Australia, Mining operation workers are often isolated in some of the harshest conditions in the Country, which makes it more difficult to keep track of their safety.
Mining companies have now turned to fleet management geo tracking in order to monitor shifts, vehicle usage and risk factors such as tyre wear
The benefits for these types of workers could be increased through a system that provides them with the convenience they need without compromising company security or compliance requirements.
Planning Routes
Utilising Geo-tracking technology, the planning of long distance routes can be done in a fraction of the time it would take to create without this type of technology.
This will help avoid any unforeseen traffic issues and allow for more efficient management of resources such as fuel, labour etc.
Minimising idling and Fuel Usage
Fleet management geo tracking also has the ability to minimise idling and fuel usage by not only ensuring that workers are maintaining optimal speeds, but also maximising their routes which will lead to overall greater savings.
Being able to lower costs and increase productivity is a game changer for this industry.
Automate maintenance schedules
Another advantage of fleet management geo tracking is the ability to automate maintenance schedules and then calculate how much it will cost in labour, time for repairs etc.
It ensures that all mechanical failures are identified before they become a problem which can cause huge setbacks on projects such as railways or mining sites where downtime equates to millions of dollars in losses.
Meeting Compliance Obligations
GeoTab can help ensure that your fleet is compliant with regulations by providing an audit trail of all driver training, operator certification and safety data that is collected.
This reduces the chance for errors in reporting where drivers might forget to record a required document or fail to comply with certain requirements such as medical examinations.
These are just a few of the many benefits that GEOTAB’s unique GPS racking devices can provide for the mining and construction industry.
To find out more, schedule a demo with our team and find out for yourself how much your business can profit from the GEOTAB solutions.