MiX Telematics, a global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management products and services, has been selected as the sole supplier of vehicle telematics systems to BG Group for its world-wide vehicle fleet. 

The Fleet Manager system from MiX Telematics records data to give a comprehensive overview of driver and vehicle performance. The information is available on-line through a secure Web portal, FM-Web. 

To ensure the value of this information is maximized, BG Group has opted for MiX Telematics' managed service solution, the company said. This allows BG Group locations to enjoy the added benefit of a dedicated team of MiX Telematics consultants to help identify and manage trends pertaining to all aspects of fleet management, including driver safety, performance optimization and vehicle utilization.

The data is analyzed to provide BG Group with a comprehensive, managed service primarily focused on improving driver safety.

MiX Telematics offers the service in association with SafeDrive International, a wholly owned MiX Telematics subsidiary. SafeDrive has assisted personnel in several major oil and gas producing companies to increase awareness, improve driving style, reduce accidents and ultimately save lives, company officials said.

“Prior to securing this major fleet management contract, MiX Telematics and BG Group spent a number of years working together on a variety of individual projects,” said Terry Buzer, managing director for MiX Telematics Europe, in a statement. 

As a result the companies were able to develop bespoke solutions and deliver them into multi-national operations, both of which were key factors for BG Group when it came to seeking a suitable global partner, Buzer added.

Mix Telematcis and SafeDrive International, recently announced top four business practices to help improve driver behavior, TMCnet reported. They include Driver and Vehicle Performance Monitoring, Electronic Hours of Service, Automated IFTA Reporting, and Comprehensive Driver Training.