Emergency Management: What Should Fleet Managers Do in the Event of Accidents and Breakdowns?
Fleet risk management is as important as avoiding emergencies for fleet-owning companies. All necessary measures should be taken to prevent undesirable situations such as accidents or breakdowns. Systems that are solutions for these measures are developed by Mobiliz. It should not be too late to meet the systems for all types of vehicles. Of course, care should be taken to ensure that the personnel are knowledgeable about emergency management in case of an accident. Mobiliz creates a special security shield for all kinds of vehicle groups with advanced technology solutions that minimize the risks of accidents and malfunctions. In order to take the right action at critical moments, it is vital to have a conscious operation team with technological equipment.
So, what should be done in emergency situations to minimize potential losses and restore the functioning of the operational process? At this point, the attitude of the fleet manager and the steps they take are one of the determining factors in material and moral losses.
Another one of these factors is which systems are installed in the vehicle fleet. In a fleet equipped with Mobiliz tracking systems, telematics data and camera recordings of the moment of the accident are reported within seconds, eliminating uncertainties.
Crisis Moment Roadmap: 3 Critical Stages and To-Do List
In cases such as vehicle breakdown or accident, we can summarize the steps that the fleet manager should take in 3 stages.
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PHASE - First 15 Minutes: Ensure Safety and Assess the Situation
In the first stage, the scene should be reached as soon as possible. Because it is necessary to be at the scene in order to receive a lot of data and assess the situation. Here, the position of the vehicle, its condition, the condition of the driver can be evaluated instantly and the necessary support teams can be called immediately. Of course, the priority is to ensure safety at the scene and this is ensured by the teams arriving at the accident/fault scene.
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PHASE - First Hour: Gather Information and Direct Support Teams
Basic information about the accident or malfunction should be collected. It is possible to quickly collect data from technological systems such as camera and sensor systems. Within the scope of this information, it should be determined which support teams are needed and directed to the accident/fault site. Thanks to the instant data flow provided by Mobiliz, speed, braking and impact information at the time of the accident can be analyzed and technical teams can be directed to the scene with the right equipment; thus, no time is lost.
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PHASE - Post Accident Process: Reporting and Operational Continuity
In the third stage, an accident or fault report must be prepared. It is expected that all of the important data needed for this, such as camera footage or damage assessment, will now be available. It should be determined whether the vehicle will be re-introduced into the operational process and at the same time, if necessary, the supply of a replacement vehicle should be initiated.
Mobiliz systems can also be used to determine whether there is a driver error. Mobiliz systems provide instant access to driver analysis reports and thus the answer to the question of whether it is driver error or external factors is determined as data. Then, post-process improvement steps should be taken immediately. Plans such as device update or route change should be made.
From Reactive to Proactive: How to Reduce the Risk of Accidents and Failures
With the developing technology, it is now possible to reduce the risks of accidents and breakdowns to much lower levels. By integrating the systems offered by Mobiliz into vehicle fleets, it will be much easier to reduce the risks of accidents and breakdowns or to manage crisis moments.
In addition to recording, Mobiliz vehicle camera systems also provide audible warnings in some cases. Audio warning systems are vital in situations that create the risk of accidents such as distraction, fatigue, phone use, falling asleep. In-vehicle cameras accelerate emergency management processes in the event of a vehicle accident. In addition, accident reporting procedures can be completed faster.
Mobiliz DMS (Driver Behavior Analysis) and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) make it possible to analyze driver behavior with data and identify situations that pose risks. DMS and ADAS While DMS focuses on the driver, ADAS monitors the road; it takes operational safety to a proactive level by recognizing risks such as lane violations or shortening the distance to the vehicle in front. Therefore, fleet owners are strongly recommended to take a closer look at Mobiliz DMS and ADAS systems.
Mobiliz With the DriverMeter, you can save fuel by monitoring personnel's speed, hard braking and acceleration data, and permanently improve faulty driving habits that increase the likelihood of accidents. Mobiliz DriverMeter enables drivers to measure their safe and economic driving performance.
- Appropriate Technology Integration
Mobiliz becomes your solution partner by developing software suitable for the needs of businesses. With modules such as fleet management software, CANBus data integration, route optimization, the vehicle can be controlled at any time. Regular maintenance and repair of vehicles is as important as the use of new generation technologies and systems. For this reason, it is recommended to first determine the needs and then examine Mobiliz solutions. In this way, emergency management can be done more successfully and practically with appropriate technology integration. At the same time, it becomes possible for the fleet manager to make the right moves in the shortest time and analyze the current picture in the event of a breakdown.
