inthinc Technology Solutions (News - Alert), a developer of technologies to make driving safer announced the introduction of its new blastZone technology.

Company sources added that this new feature which will be available as part of the inthinc waySmart fleet safety system for mining companies, which will be able to receive real-time tracking and instant alerts for vehicles operating in open pit mining blast zones.

In situations where a mining company is planning a detonation, its dispatch can easily create a blast zone map through the online inthinc portal. The manager can instantly see the location of every vehicle in the fleet and determine whether any of the trucks are in the blast zone.

If by chance a vehicle is currently in or at any time happens to enter the blast zone, the in-cab waySmart device will alert them. They can then communicate with dispatch for safe exit instructions, said inthinc sources.

Todd Follmer, CEO of inthinc said in a release, “It can be a complicated and time-consuming process to clear multiple mining vehicles away from a blast zone via radio.”

“The blastZone technology raises the safety level at mining sites by giving companies real-time vehicle positioning and real-time warnings for drivers regarding the time and location of a planned detonation. This simplifies the process of clearing a blast zone and gives dispatchers 100 percent confidence that every vehicle and every driver is safe and accounted for,” Follmer added.

According to company sources, the inthinc waySmart is a comprehensive driving safety system that changes driver behavior in real time to effectively enhance safety and fleet efficiency.

It encompasses a unique combination of in-vehicle driver alerts, vehicle location and diagnostics, and fleet management providing detailed performance and trends for individual drivers or the entire fleet.

This delivers immediate results in the form of fewer accidents, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions besides saving a lot by reducing costs.

inthinc is a global company focusing chiefly on telematics, fleet solutions and driving safety. Its driving safety solutions are especially designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology serves to improve driver behavior and has been effective in reducing accidents significantly.

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