Vehicle Safety Technology (VST) is a term used by the automotive industry applied to technologies focused on ensuring safety and security of automobiles and passengers. Although the category creates a broad umbrella to which many auto-related aspects may apply, VST most typically refers to car-to-computer communication devices which utilize GPS tracking features, geofencing capabilities, remote speed sensing, theft deterrent, and service alerts.
Driver's Alert, a Florida based company provides a series of 3rd party applications that allow its subscribers to monitor a series of driving events. Driver's Alert provides an integrated solution that transforms GPS data into actionable events to change driver behavior and improve safety. Driver's Alert Uses Geotab Technology to Provide Integrated Safety Solutions, one of North America’s largest fleet GPS tracking providers. Fleet GPS tracking is a tool for observing driver behavior.
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