Safety

Harsh braking and intervention by the truckʼs active safety system could mean there is room for driver improvement. The Safety service in Volvo Connect helps fleet managers and drivers identify any issues so that they can be addressed. Besides ensuring the welfare all road users, safe driving also increases fuel efficiency and reduces wear and tear – which can add up to big improvements for your bottom line.

Key benefits

Analyze and improve driver safety.

Get alerted to safety events.

Reduce the risk of accidents.

Learn more about the Safety service below. You can also visit Volvo Connect Marketplace or contact your local dealer for more information.

Driver behavior and active safety system intervention

The Safety service provides a fact-based foundation for improving your transport business. In addition to recording driver behavior such as harsh braking and acceleration, the service also logs events where the truckʼs active safety systems, like Forward Collision Warning with Emergency Brake and Electronic Stability Control, intervene to avoid incidents or accidents. This can help you understand where to focus driver training efforts. The Safety service will also inform you if the truckʼs active safety systems have been turned off.

Immediate notifications and reports

The Safety service keeps fleet managers informed in real time by notifying them when a safety event is triggered on board a vehicle in the fleet. Safety events are also available in a customizable report to allow a detailed analysis of drivers and vehicles. The Safety service records the following events:

Harsh braking
Harsh acceleration
Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking
Driver Alert Support
Electronic stability support
Lane keeping support

Featured Volvo Connect services

Real Time Monitoring

Real Time Monitoring is a service for heavy-duty trucks that is used to predict and prevent unplanned stops. Using your truck’s connectivity, Real Time Monitoring lets us track several critical components, including an electric truck’s batteries, 24/7. Any alerts are communicated to your home dealer or via a national uptime center so that immediate preventive action can be taken.

Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment is a powerful tool in Volvo Connect for boosting your fleetʼs productivity and energy efficiency. The service lets you monitor the performance of your electric trucks and the efficiency of drivers, as well as quickly identify areas of improvement through customized reports.

Volvo Action Service

If an unplanned stop occurs, help is available 24/7 across Europe. The driver can simply call or press the VAS button in the cab to be connected instantly with an operator who speaks the same language. With the support of our vast network of towing partners and authorized workshops, weʼll get the truck back on the road as soon as possible.

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