GO TALK is an add-on module for the Geotab GO7 vehicle tracking device that combines GPS tracking, accelerometer and diagnostic data, as well as other manager programmable data incorporating time of day and location zones to relay instant, spoken instruction and safety information directly to fleet drivers. GO TALK also passes information back to the fleet management centre on driver behaviour and the effectiveness of responses to the audible coaching. 

The firm said that there are virtually infinite options for event rules that trigger any message to the GO TALK device itself, bringing a wide range of safety and security advantages. Fleet managers can extend the default functionality by adding custom event-triggers into the fleet management control system.

GO TALK can issue coaching notifications to drivers for events such as:

• Fastening seatbelt

• Entering a restricted area

• Exceeding a speed limit set by the safety supervisor

• Leaving the engine idling for too long

• Experiencing aggressive acceleration and harsh braking

• Driving excessive hours

• Driving outside of state

“GO TALK is another big step forward in coaching fleet drivers and improving driving standards,” said Neil Cawse, CEO of Geotab. “The solution has road and driver safety at its heart, but fleet managers will also recognise productivity and fuel savings that GO TALK delivers.”