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Driver Reward
The Driver Reward feature is used to reward drivers for
staying within the operating limits set forth by the fl eet
manager. This results in improved fuel effi ciency for the
fl eet, as well as performance incentive for drivers. The
following fi ve parameters are monitored and recorded
by the ECM to be used in Driver Reward calculations:
• Average Engine Speed
• Average Vehicle Speed
• Average Upshift RPM
• Average Throttle Demand
• Average Percent Idle Time
The fl eet manager can prioritize these objectives by
assigning a weight to each, adding up to a total of 100%
for all fi ve. An objective can be effectively “turned off”
by weighting it with “0”. Rewards can then be assigned
to drivers in the form of increased Vehicle Speed Limits.
In addition, the averaging time period over which the fi ve
objectives are calculated can be tailored to a specifi c
fl eet’s needs. Once the desired objectives are set, the
engine electronics take over and manage the program.
The Driver Reward feature can reduce the variability of
a fl eet’s fuel effi ciency by placing a more strict Vehicle
Speed Limit value on drivers who do not meet fl eet
performance objectives. Increased vehicle speed for
high-performance drivers will help with driver retention,
while reducing the Vehicle Speed Limit for poor drivers
will improve overall fl eet fuel effi ciency.
The Driver Reward feature can be activated using
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). In addition, the
necessary parameters, such as the objectives weighting
discussed above, and the VSL bonuses for drivers, can
be programmed using ET.
Driver Reward