1. Improved customer service
2. Protection for drivers in remote areas
3. Camera technology helping to promote better driving
Teletrac Navman introduced a comprehensive fleet telematics package for Shetland Council in late 2016, and the software is already yielding results for one of the most isolated communities in the UK.
The solution includes the market-leading Director platform, smart telematics and the M-Nav 950 commercial Sat Nav and has been implemented across Shetland Council’s mixed fleet of 230 vehicles from six wheel tipper trucks and gritters, through to small vans and everything between.
Teletrac Navman’s telematics solution has saved the council on average £8,400 a month since March 2017 through fuel reduction
Cost Effectiveness
SAVINGS OF OVER £100,000, IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE
For a self-sufficient council such as the Shetlands, living within their means is critical and Teletrac Navman’s telematics solution have saved the council on average £8,400 a month since March 2017 through fuel reduction alone, equating to an annual saving of over £100,000.
Urgent requests are now routed to the closest active member of staff whose location is identified via the Director system; this contributes to the reduction in mileage, improved response time, and cash savings.
“Teletrac Navman’s telematics solution has saved the council on average £8,400 a month since March 2017 through fuel reduction”
Driver Safety
PROTECTING DRIVERS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS
Many Shetland employees spend a significant amount of time lone working, which can encompass responding to emergencies. Teletrac Navman’s telematics software lets managers know where they are and if they’re safe. Due to the location of the islands, any solution the council adopts has to be locally maintainable and reliable, so being self-sufficient and resilient is critical to operational success and ensuring staff are safe.
“Many of our employees spend a significant amount of time lone working, such as responding to emergencies, and Teletrac Navman’s telematics software lets managers know where they are and if they’re safe.”
Fleet Dashcams
IMPLEMENTATION OF CAMERA TECHNOLOGY
The council have installed dashboard cameras in all vehicles and a 360 degree camera systems for refuse lorries and cherry pickers. When used alongside telematics, businesses have more protection against fraudulent accident claims and lower insurance premiums via improved driver behaviours. The technology has already proved valuable in a number of incidents and is a tool to implementing when trying to protect the reputation of Shetland Council.
“Since February 2017, our driver scores which are based on a range of metrics such as speeding, harsh braking and cornering have improved by 100%”
