Safety technology company Netradyne recently expanded its DriverStars program with Driver Streaks and Driver Dispute features designed to enhance and habitualize safe driving skills through positive reinforcement.
When a driver achieves a positive (durational) measurement, Netradyn’s Driveri devices automatically capture video and award a Driver Streak, a subtype of DriverStars within the artificial intelligence-powered telematics system. Driver Streaks include Stop Sign Streaks, achieved when a driver stops at consecutive stop signs, and Safe Speed Streaks, achieved when a driver completes a “significant” total of monitored driving minutes without going above the set speed threshold, Netradyne said.
Driver Streaks also includes consecutive driving while being distraction-free, as well as maintaining a safe following distance during their trip.
“Netradyne goes way beyond identifying risks,” Adam Kahn, Netradyne president, said in a news release. “We’re driver advocates. We empower fleets to celebrate the skill and thoughtfulness their drivers demonstrate daily.
“We’ve seen proof that positive reinforcement and continued performance training make a big impact on fleet safety results and overall safety culture.”
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Additionally, Driveri recognizes driver actions like creating space for a vehicle on a street shoulder or achieving separation by slowing down and automatically awards a DriverStar, which positively impact drivers’ GreenZone scores. DriverStars also can be initiated by safety managers or earned through positive driving performance and reaction.
“A recent case study of 100 global customers over 90 days showed a direct correlation between DriverStars and improved safety,” Kahn said. “With a 72% increase in DriverStars, their GreenZone scores increased by 20%, and they dropped severely risky events by 65% and moderately risky events by 34%.
“That includes an 81% decrease in speeding and a 22% decrease in distracted driving—which are highly correlated with accidents.”
The Driver Dispute feature, easily accessed through the Driveri portal and driver app, allows truckers to dispute claims they perceive as inaccurate, Netradyne said. With the turnover rate of long-haul drivers averaging a whopping 94%, empowering drivers with this capability can aid with job satisfaction and retention.
“The biggest thing I’ve noticed is the reduction in phone calls and issues since implementing the Driveri system,” said Skip Wood, EVP at Sharp Transit. “If we continue to prioritize our attention on drivers highlighted by the GreenZone alerts and scores [both high and low performers], we will see a dramatic improvement in overall performance.”