Lighthouse Point, FL and Oakville, Ontario (PRWEB) August 09, 2011
Drivers Alert Inc, a pioneer in the fleet safety and risk reduction industries, and Geotab, Inc, the telematics management system of choice for leading local and international corporations, today announced a business alliance whereby Drivers Alert will offer Geotabs GPS vehicle tracking hardware devices(GO5 and GO4V3) as integrated options of its fleet safety management solution. Drivers Alert Smart Risk is a fully integrated program of driver behavior identification, online training, Web-based reporting and benchmarking.
Commenting on the arrangement, Paul Milazzo, Drivers Alert Co-founder and Managing Partner said, Our clients have been eagerly awaiting our integration of a GPS tracking device with our own behavior-based safety tools. The new bundled service package ranks Drivers Alert as the first service provider to offer Learning, Safety and Fleet Management Software (LSFMS) managed by a single, easy-to-use interface. Were giving managers real-time information on driver behavior, fuel usage, employee productivity and more while providing an easy, cost-effective way to ensure compliance with new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours of service (HOS) regulations.
Colin Sutherland, Vice President of Sales at Geotab commented on the agreement by saying: We are excited about Drivers Alert integrating our powerful GPS vehicle tracking devices with Smart Risk. Both of our companies have proven records of leadership and innovation. Our products complement Drivers Alerts end-to-end fleet safety management service by providing additional points of data to identify driving habits that can be managed through our in-vehicle driver feedback alerts as well as Drivers Alert training. In working with Drivers Alert, a broader range of small through large enterprise class customers will have access to Geotabs fleet, efficiency and driving performance score dashboards, reports and events to reduce claims and operating costs.
The GO5 hardware device is truly plug and play technology. Setup is simple and the unit is entirely self-contained. It offers precise tracking and accident re-creation, as well as live vehicle data with in-vehicle audible alerts to notify drivers instantly of driving infractions. The GO5 is a small form factor, fitting into the palm of your hand. While the GO5 and GO4 have the same functionality, the GO4 provides more data points.
The GO4V3 is the ultimate enterprise solution device. It builds on the features of the GO5 with a special focus on the needs of fleets, and provides more functionality. The GO4V3 adds the ability to track drivers for productivity and safety score carding, regardless of the vehicle they are driving. Eight auxiliary inputs help separate necessary PTO (personal time off) idling from unnecessary idle time. An expansion port allows connection to third party devices, such as a Garmin navigational device, mobile data terminals and other application devices. When used with a Garmin device, it provides 2-way driver and dispatcher communications as well as satellite capabilities and much more. The GO4V3 is a more robust system that provides more data, is larger in size and requires a wire-install procedure.
About Geotab, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Geotab, Inc., headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, provides end-to-end solutions to give customers the tools and data they need to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, build service levels, and increase revenues from their fleets. Geotab has become the telematics management system of choice for leading local and international corporations. For more information, visit http://www.geotab.com.
About Drivers Alert
Drivers Alert, a pioneer in the fleet safety and risk reduction industry, was founded in 1989. Our Smart Risk Program combines best-in-class driver observation, on-line driver safety training and real-time driver risk leveling in a convenient, all-in-one solution. This winning combination is the reason why over 10,000 companies with more than 600,000 vehicles across all industries in North America have chosen Drivers Alert to help them lower their fleet costs by reducing their risk. The company is privately held and located in Lighthouse Point, FL. Learn more about Drivers Alert at our website http://www.driversalert.com. NJPA Approved Vendor, Contract # 052109 FCC.
Media Contact
Drivers Alert
Gale Blackburn
Vice President, Marketing
(954) 421-0400 ext. 416
gblackburn(at)driversalert(dot)com
Geotab, Inc.
Maria Sotra
Marketing Specialist
(647) 728-4484
marias(at)geotab(dot)com
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