inthinc, a provider of driving safety solutions, has introduced waySmart 820 RTS (Real Time Safety) solution designed to create immediate, dramatic improvements in driving behavior of commercial fleet drivers.

 

Real-time, in-cab alerts are delivered to drivers to let them know when they are conducting unsafe driving behavior; these alerts prompt them to discontinue actions, such as seatbelt violations, aggressive driving and speeding.

 

The system also provides the most flexible set of control and management tools for companies to account for assets and the driving records of employees. Management can streamline business with access to the fleet’s latest data at any time through a user-friendly Web interface called GAIN (Global Access Information Network).

 

“WaySmart is quite simply the most comprehensive and versatile in-cab mentoring system solution ever developed for commercial fleet vehicles,” said Todd Follmer, CEO of inthinc, in a statement.

 

“Early users of the waySmart 820 RTS system include some of the world’s most safety-conscious companies. They have seen how truly effective this system is by reducing accidents more than 80 percent while saving companies millions of dollars.”

 

The product comes equipped with a hand-held device used to provide verbal and text communication from the driver to the company. Messages and functions, such as vehicle speed, location, DOT Hours of Service regulations and other information are displayed for the driver and management as needed.

 

inthinc combines innovative ideas with engineering expertise to create breakthrough technology that mentors drivers to save lives, prevent accidents and safeguard property. inthinc’s technology dramatically improves driver behavior and has been documented by clients to reduce accidents by more than 80 percent annually.

 

In February, inthinc announced a commitment to become the founding sponsor of the Teen Driving Council, a new not-for-profit organization that seeks to emerge as the nation’s leading voice on the issue of teen driving safety.

 

“The need for a louder, clearer voice that will unite all parties in this issue is all too evident,” explained Todd Follmer, chairman and CEO of inthinc, which has been a leading provider of driver-safety systems for the commercial fleet industry for more than 10 years.

 

“The harsh reality is that nearly every one of us, in virtually any corner of our nation, can speak first-hand of damage and deaths relating to a teen-driving crash in our own community. On the average of every 55 seconds, a teen is involved in a crash in the United States.”

“The Teen Driving Council’s core mission to serve as the one central resource for the most current and valuable information, tools and events for teens, parents, schools and local and national organizations could not be more urgent. We are proud to provide our support in order to initiate and expedite many of the Council’s goals for the coming year.”

 

The Teen Driving Council has established its national headquarters in Dallas, Texas, but plans are in place to develop local and regional presences throughout the nation. The Council is currently forming its management team and advisory boards, with the goal of assembling highly-visible and diverse groups of citizens, educators, business leaders and public officials to address the issues and solutions from all sectors. Similarly, the Teen Driving Council is also launching a campaign to engage teens in advisory-level boards and other collaborative events that help inform and protect their peers.