SmartDrive awarded blanket purchase agreement contract

SmartDrive Systems, a specialist in fleet safety and operational efficiency, has been awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement #GS-30F-BPA03 by the US General Services Administration, for the purchase of SmartDrive in-vehicle video recorders and driver feedback systems.
May 18, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
639 SmartDrive Systems, a specialist in fleet safety and operational efficiency, has been awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement #GS-30F-BPA03 by the US General Services Administration, for the purchase of SmartDrive in-vehicle video recorders and driver feedback systems.

The SmartDrive system uses video, audio and ECU-connected vehicle data sensors to detect and record risky and erratic driving manoeuvres such as sudden stops, hard cornering, aggressive acceleration, and excessive speed.  This provides instant feedback to drivers, using a system of LED lights to signal fuel-wasting driving tactics.  As a result, SmartDrive claims drivers learn to drive more fuel efficiently, saving significant fuel – and tax dollars – and reducing carbon emissions.

"We are pleased that the US General Services Administration has recognised the need for and value of the SmartDrive solution.  As both our public and private sector customers have seen, in-vehicle video and data recording is an effective way to improve fleet productivity, cut down on fuel use and emissions, and reduce risky driving and collisions. Now, US Government fleets can use this breakthrough fuel-reduction and risk-prevention technology to meet the lower distracted driving and fuel consumption mandates called for by President Obama in Executive Orders 13513 and 13514," noted SmartDrive Systems president Jason Palmer.
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