WorkSafe New Zealand, St John New Zealand and the NZ Transport Agency are some of EROAD’s latest customers in an effort to improve vehicle fleet safety.
EROAD has developed technology that can give feedback directly to the driver so immediate action can be taken, to avoid precursors leading to road incidents.
“Everyone talks about improving the safety on our roads, and we should be applauding those organisations who have accepted that responsibility and are really walking the talk,” EROAD chief executive Steven Newman.
“WorkSafe NZ, St John and the NZ Transport Agency independently play important roles in enabling more people to get home safety. They are also leading by example through improving the safety of their own employees as they drive our roads.”
The technology also reduces paperwork time required to meet regulatory compliance, reduced fuel consumption, lower insurance premiums and improved service accountability.
A small device, Ehubo2, is fitted into the vehicle and faces the drivers. Information is displayed using colours and icons that can be easily understood without distraction so drivers can self-correct.
The commercial transport industry is familiar with the device. Some EROAD customers are reporting more than 80% decreases within their owned or contracted vehicle fleets.
The Health and Safety at Work Act means employers are responsible for protecting workers from harm, including whilst driving a company vehicle.
EROAD say it’s the company to develop a technology to deliver the accurate reliability required by regulatory compliance for land transport.
