NEXTdriver

Drivers Make the Difference

Every day, drivers influence the performance of a transportation organization—not only through their driving, but also through how they handle safety, tachograph regulations, digital systems, communication, and agreements within the organization.

NEXTdriver brings together everything related to the driver in a single Driver Management System—from driving behavior and tachograph usage to communication, training, motivation, and engagement.

By integrating NEXTdriver with Rietveld’s solutions, relevant vehicle and driving data can be automatically used to provide targeted support to drivers.

This creates a continuous cycle of insight, support, feedback, and development.

Moving forward together with expertise.

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Why do transportation companies choose NEXTdriver?

Effective driver management goes beyond mere monitoring.

In the transportation industry, drivers are taking on more and more responsibilities. Safety, laws and regulations, efficient driving, digital systems, and communication all place demands on those on the road.

At the same time, drivers spend a large part of their workday on the road. As a result, face-to-face contact with dispatchers, managers, and other colleagues isn’t always possible.

NEXTdriver helps transportation companies bring structure to this process.

A single, centralized platform where:

• performance is made transparent;
• drivers receive feedback;
• tachograph usage can be monitored;
• communication is organized;
• training is made available;
• good behavior is rewarded;
• development is monitored on an ongoing basis.

In this way, driver management becomes not a collection of isolated processes, but a continuous approach.

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One system for everything related to drivers

NEXTdriver brings together various aspects of driver management into a single platform.

As a result, the solution goes far beyond just driving style coaching.

The Driver Management System focuses on five key areas:

• driving behavior and driving style;
• tachograph;
• communication;
• Academy;
• rewards and motivation.

This provides managers, planners, coaches, and other staff members who work with drivers with the tools to support drivers on an ongoing basis.

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Driving Behavior and Driving Style

Safe and efficient driving starts with insight.

NEXTdriver provides insight into driving behavior and helps transportation companies guide drivers toward a safer, more fuel-efficient, and more professional driving style.

Through the integration with Rietveld, relevant vehicle and driving data can be made available automatically. As a result, driving behavior doesn’t have to be discussed based solely on intuition; instead, objective data can be used as a starting point for feedback and development.

In this way, vehicle data becomes a practical tool for working with the driver to achieve improvement.

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Control Over Tachograph Use

Proper use of the tachograph and compliance with driving and rest periods are important responsibilities for every professional driver.

NEXTdriver helps organizations keep track of tachograph violations and guide drivers in correctly applying rules and obligations in their daily work.

This goes beyond simply identifying that a violation has occurred.

NEXTdriver makes it possible to use this information to raise awareness, provide explanations, and offer targeted guidance. This helps prevent the same mistakes from recurring.

Compliance thus becomes an integral part of the driver’s professional development.

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Ongoing communication with drivers

Drivers spend a lot of time on the road. This makes it more difficult to reach everyone at the same time and keep them fully engaged with the organization.

NEXTdriver helps organize communication with drivers and other employees on a regular basis.

Not just when something goes wrong.

In fact, the platform can be used to actively share information, knowledge, and developments.

For example:

• changes to procedures;
• safety information;
• company news;
• new work methods;
• points to note;
• practical information;
• developments within the organization.

This creates a direct line of communication with the people on the road.

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NEXTdriver Academy: Continuing Development

Driver development doesn’t stop after a course or training session.

With the NEXTdriver Academy, transportation companies can offer practical, short training sessions that align with the daily work of drivers and other employees.

This allows knowledge to be maintained and expanded in an accessible way.

Training thus becomes not a one-off event, but an integral part of daily driver management.

Feedback identifies areas where development is needed. The Academy then helps make the right knowledge available.

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Rewarding Good Behavior and Motivating Drivers

Driver management isn’t just about identifying areas for improvement.

It is precisely by highlighting and valuing good behavior that drivers can become actively involved in their own development.

NEXTdriver therefore supports rewarding and motivating drivers.

Through performance metrics, rewards, and challenges, desired behavior can be encouraged, and development becomes something drivers are actively involved in.

This leads to a different approach to driver management:

not just monitoring and correcting, but also recognizing, motivating, and developing.

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From Vehicle Data to Better Support

An onboard computer and fleet management system provide a wealth of valuable information.

But data alone does not change a driver’s behavior.

This is where Rietveld and NEXTdriver complement each other.

Rietveld aggregates the data from the vehicle. NEXTdriver helps the driver make use of that data.

By linking with Rietveld’s systems, relevant vehicle and driving data can be used within NEXTdriver.

This creates a connection between what happens on the road and what is subsequently discussed with the driver.

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NEXTdriver and Rietveld: Data and People

In fleet management, vehicle data is traditionally used primarily by planners, fleet managers, and management.

The integration with NEXTdriver makes it possible to share this information with the person who can actually influence what happens on the road: the driver.

This way, relevant data can be used to:

• insight;
• personal feedback;
• coaching;
• raising awareness;
• communication;
• development.

Vehicle data thus becomes not only a source of guidance for the organization, but also a tool to help employees grow.

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From insight to lasting development

NEXTdriver translates relevant information into concrete actions and communication with the driver.

This creates a continuous process:

Insight → support → feedback → development

A driver is not only told what could be improved, but is also helped to understand what is expected of them and how they can continue to develop.

At the same time, this creates more structure within the organization regarding how drivers are supported.

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For transportation companies that put drivers first

NEXTdriver was developed for the day-to-day realities of the transportation industry.

Whether it’s a large fleet with multiple locations or a transportation organization with flat hierarchies, the goal remains the same.

Support drivers. Improve performance. Keep people engaged.

NEXTdriver gives managers, planners, coaches, and other staff members who work with drivers the tools to systematically address these goals.

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What does this integration mean for your organization?

For drivers

• Clear and targeted feedback
• More support in their day-to-day work
• Access to practical training
• Greater focus on development
• Recognition and motivation for good performance

For planners and coaches

• Objective information as a basis for discussions
• More structure in coaching
• More targeted communication with drivers
• Better follow-up on areas for improvement

For fleet managers

• Making broader use of vehicle data
• Linking driving behavior to professional development
• Gain better control over performance
• Turning data into concrete improvement actions

For the organization

• A unified approach to driver management
• Better communication
• More engaged employees
• Structural focus on safety and development
• Fewer disparate processes and systems related to drivers

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The power of collaboration

Rietveld and NEXTdriver each have a clear role.

Rietveld provides access to reliable vehicle and driving data. NEXTdriver delivers this information to the driver and the people responsible for coaching and development.

Together, we connect technology and people.

We don’t just measure what happens on the road—we actually use that information to help drivers improve.

That makes vehicle data more valuable for the entire transportation organization.

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Why choose Rietveld?

Rietveld helps transportation companies get more value out of vehicle data.

With our fleet management and onboard computer solutions, we make relevant vehicle data available. By collaborating with specialized partners such as NEXTdriver, this data can then be used for processes that go beyond traditional fleet management.

NEXTdriver adds Driver Management to the mix: a single platform for driving behavior, tachograph usage, communication, training, motivation, and development.

This is how we connect the vehicle, the organization, and the driver.

Together, expertly, moving forward >