What’s new in MyGeotab — December 2024

Improving driver risk predictions in MyGeotab

We know that accurate driver risk assessments are crucial for your fleet safety. That's why we've made some significant improvements to how we predict driver risk in MyGeotab. Now, you can get a more complete and accurate picture of driver behavior, allowing you to proactively address potential safety concerns and coach drivers more effectively.

Distance based driver risk

Previously, our risk predictions were previously based on the last seven days of driving data. Now, you can get a comprehensive view of each driver’s habits on the road by getting an analysis of the last 500 kilometers driven, which could go back as far as 60 days. Evaluating drivers based on an equal distance traveled offers a more consistent and unbiased measure of driver risk.

Key benefits

• More data, more often – We’re able to make predictions for more drivers. Before, if a driver didn't drive at all in the past week, we couldn't generate a risk prediction. Now, we can use their older driving data to provide you with a more continuous assessment.
• Upgraded risk assessment model – We can see now how different behaviors, like speeding and harsh braking, interact with each other and contribute to overall risk. This holistic approach provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of driver performance.

Area risk

We've added area risk to our driver risk predictions in MyGeotab, making it easier to compare drivers fairly. Now, we consider the risk level of the areas where each driver travels, so you get a more accurate picture of their performance.

A driver who navigates busy city streets faces different challenges than a driver on quiet country roads. Area risk takes this into account, into the driver’s likelihood of collision but is normalized against the attributes that lead to the PCR (Acceleration, Breaking, Cornering Speeding). This prevents a driver's ABCS from being unfairly inflated due to factors outside their control.

For more information, refer to the Safety Center user guide.

Navigate your routes with ease and download important task data

We're excited to announce two new features for Advanced Routing in MyGeotab: mobile navigation and a download center for important task data.

Mobile navigation

With the new mobile navigation feature, drivers can now navigate their assigned routes directly within Geotab Drive. This means they no longer need to rely on third-party navigation apps, which may not always be truck-safe. The navigation type is determined by the Branch settings at the time of route creation, so you can ensure your drivers are always using the safest and most efficient routes.

You can find the new mobile navigation by navigating to Geotab Drive > Advanced Routes > Assigned Appointment > Navigate (BETA) button.

You can also access it from MyGeotab > Advanced Routing > Optimization Center > Mobile > Assigned Appointment > Navigate (BETA) button.

Download center

The new download center allows you to easily download important task data, such as appointment close and work codes, signatures, and images captured through Advanced Routes. This data can be used for internal reference, proof of delivery, and to confirm work performed.

The download center can be found in MyGeotab > Productivity > Advanced Routing (subscription only) > Administration > Download Center.

For more information, refer to the Routing & Optimization – Mobile User Guide.