Safety Scorecards
Safety scorecards give you a data-driven view of each driver’s performance across key safety and compliance metrics. By consolidating information about HOS compliance, speeding behavior, and safety events into a single score, scorecards help you quickly identify drivers who are performing well and those who may need additional coaching or training.
Note: Safety scorecards require company-level activation. If you do not see the scorecards section in your dashboard, contact your RouteMate account manager to enable this feature for your organization.
What Safety Scorecards Measure
Section titled “What Safety Scorecards Measure”Each driver’s scorecard is calculated from a combination of factors that reflect their overall safety profile:
| Category | What It Tracks |
|---|---|
| HOS Compliance | Frequency and severity of Hours of Service violations — driving over limits, missed rest breaks, and cycle overages. |
| Speeding | How often the driver exceeds posted speed limits or company-defined speed thresholds, and by how much. |
| Safety Events | Hard braking, rapid acceleration, sharp turns, and other driving behaviors captured by the ELD or telematics device. |
| Inspection Results | Outcomes of DOT roadside inspections, including any violations found. |
The scorecard combines these categories into an overall performance rating that makes it easy to compare drivers at a glance.
Viewing Driver Scorecards
Section titled “Viewing Driver Scorecards”To access safety scorecards:
- Navigate to Safety Hub > Safety Scorecards from the main menu.
- You will see a list of all drivers with their current scorecard ratings.
- Click on a driver’s name to open their detailed scorecard.
The detailed view breaks down the overall score by category, showing how the driver is performing in each area. You can also select a date range to see how their performance has trended over time.
Tip: Sort the scorecard list by overall score to quickly find drivers at the top and bottom of the performance range. This is an efficient way to identify who may need attention.
Understanding the Scoring Criteria
Section titled “Understanding the Scoring Criteria”Scorecard ratings are calculated on a points-based system:
- Higher scores indicate better performance — fewer violations, less speeding, and smoother driving behavior.
- Lower scores indicate more frequent or severe safety issues.
Each category contributes to the overall score. A driver with excellent HOS compliance but frequent speeding events will have a moderate overall score, reflecting the mixed performance.
The scoring accounts for:
- Frequency — How often incidents occur relative to the driver’s total driving time or miles.
- Severity — The magnitude of each incident (e.g., 5 mph over the limit is weighted less than 20 mph over).
- Recency — More recent events may carry more weight than older ones, encouraging sustained improvement.
Note: The exact scoring weights may vary based on your company’s configuration. Your RouteMate account manager can explain the specific scoring model applied to your fleet.
Using Scorecards to Identify Training Needs
Section titled “Using Scorecards to Identify Training Needs”Safety scorecards are most valuable when used proactively to improve fleet safety:
Spotting Patterns
Section titled “Spotting Patterns”Review scorecards regularly — weekly or biweekly — to spot trends before they become serious problems. A driver whose score has been steadily declining may be fatigued, dealing with equipment issues, or developing unsafe habits.
Targeting Training
Section titled “Targeting Training”Use the category breakdown to target training where it is needed most:
- Low HOS compliance scores may indicate the driver needs a refresher on log management and rest requirements.
- High speeding frequency suggests the driver could benefit from speed awareness coaching.
- Frequent hard braking or sharp turns may point to defensive driving training needs.
Recognizing Good Performance
Section titled “Recognizing Good Performance”Scorecards are not just for finding problems. Use high scores to recognize and reward safe drivers. Positive reinforcement encourages the entire fleet to prioritize safety.
Tip: Consider sharing anonymized scorecard summaries with your team to build a culture of healthy competition around safety performance. Many fleets find that transparency alone drives improvement.