Belfast City Council has invested in Masternaut Connect's suite of fleet management solutions to track its fleet and monitor, manage and improve driver behaviour, with the aim of creating a safer fleet and providing cost savings.
The contract, said to be worth over £300,000, will see Masternaut providing vehicle tracking and driver behaviour monitoring of approximately 350 commercial vehicles, ranging from LCVs and vans to larger vehicles like refuse collections. Masternaut will be providing in-cab devices driver feedback devices, back office software, training, and installation, as well as ongoing support and maintenance.
Fleet managers at Belfast City Council now have in depth visibility of the entire fleet in real time, minimising coordination challenges and helping cut fuel costs. Driver behaviour will be introduced after the initial implementation phase, allowing fleet managers to evaluate areas for improvement and provide education on how to improve driver performance, creating a safer and more efficient mobile workforce.
“This is the first time we’ve implemented a telematics system and we’re keen to see the end results," commented George Wright, head of service, Belfast Council City. "It’s important to stress that this isn’t a big brother exercise. As employers, we have a duty of care to our staff to provide them with a safe working environment and Masternaut Connect is the tool that enables us to do that.”