Sutherlands Transport has recently implemented in more than 50% of their fleet the latest fatigue management technology- Optalert™ Road System.
Furthering their commitment to transport safety, the company has installed the Optalert Road system in three trucks that are operating under the Intelligent Access Program (IAP). The trucks are fitted with Transtech Driven (IAP), 24/7 real time GPS tracking, Optalert™ the latest fatigue management technology, and they are speed limited to 95 kms per hour.
“The integration of the IAP technology with Optalert™ and the ability for real time direct tracking of driver fatigue levels is a big step forward into the future” says Managing Director, Chris Sutherland. “The systems also provide both our customers and the Roads and Traffic Authority with the assurance that these vehicles will remain on their designated routes.” He adds.
The Optalert™ system, developed and manufactured in Australia is the world’s first scientifically proven system that alerts a driver to a pending episode of drowsiness, thus dramatically reducing the risk of accidents.
“Not only does Optalert™ serve as a fatigue management safety device for our drivers, our operations staff utilises the Optalert™ monitoring reports to better design and enhance our fatigue management policies. These three trucks alone undertake over 1300 trips per annum and the investment in the Optalert™ technology is a worth while investment in our safety and our future” says Co-Director Tony Sutherland.
