inthinc Technology Solutions, a provider of telematics and fleet solutions, announced the launch of a new inthinc Web portal for its driver safety and fleet management solutions.

The Web-based reporting system offers a way to increase driver safety and monitor organizational compliance by monitoring speed, aggressive driving, seatbelt use, idle time and other inefficient driving behavior.

 The new Web portal is expected to assist fleet owners to meet the compliance, safety, accountability standard defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, company officials said.

The inthinc Portal collects behavioral data from devices in vehicles. The data can be analyzed which can be used by fleet managers to reward top drivers or determine the area of additional training needed for low-performing drivers.

The portal also collects Global Positioning System (GPS) information, so fleet managers can see driver location in real time.

“There are several disparate driving safety technologies in the market today; one-dimensional GPS technologies, monitoring technologies and fleet tracking systems, for example,” said Todd Follmer, CEO, inthinc Technology Solutions (News - Alert), in a statement.

“Our technology connects all aspects of fleet management to provide a comprehensive solution—and the inthinc Portal serves as the reporting backbone that makes it possible,” Follmer added.

inthinc offers driving safety solutions that are designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology significantly improves driver behavior and has been documented to reduce accidents by more than 80 percent, company officials said.

These solutions are expected to change driving behavior to improve driver safety and fleet efficiency. This is achieved through in-vehicle driver alerts, vehicle location and diagnostics and fleet management features.

By leveraging these solutions, fleet owners can achieve fewer accidents, improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions and potentially millions of dollars in reduced costs per year, according to inthinc officials.

Recently, inthinc announced it is expanding its operations internationally with the launch of inthinc Canada to be headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The company also plans for a Toronto office at a later date.