Coaching has been a key focus area for the City's safety program. AI Dash Cams have enabled the organization to quickly identify and correct driver behaviors, while Safety Scores have helped drivers self-manage their performance. “We use Safety Scores to incentivize drivers with wellness program points, gift cards, and other rewards, and the scores make them more aware of their habits overall," said Schwegmann. "They check their numbers and trends because they want to be at the top, so it makes them more aware when driving."
The City pulls regular reports from Samsara to proactively spot vehicle issues of a more serious nature before they result in significant down time. "For example, missing a diesel particulate filter fault code could lead to the filter becoming so clogged that it requires removal and cleaning, resulting in additional cost and downtime for the vehicle,” said Zollo. “By checking these critical codes on a weekly basis, we remain on top of issues before they become bigger problems.”
The City is also using Samsara data to support several important initiatives, including the climate protection goals of the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency. Fuel usage data exported to Power BI is helping the Office direct policy and action to help the City meet their target of a 65% reduction in emissions by 2030.