The company says the new tool, introduced in partnership with SafeDrivePod, is for managers to help enforce policies restricting unauthorized use of company-issued tablets and smartphones to limit distractions.
“NexTraq’s MobileBlock helps to stop smartphone-based distractions behind the wheel,” says Todd Hanna, NexTraq vice president of sales. “In many states and municipalities, using smartphones and tablets while driving is against the law. It can be dangerous. MobileBlock is a solution that can keep the driver and crew safe while at work.”
Available in the United States and Canada, MobileBlock is a small, self-adhering pod that is mounted in the vehicle. An app is downloaded from the App Store or Google Play to the tablets or smartphones used by drivers of the vehicle. The software shuts off all access to apps while driving. Emergency call and navigations apps are still usable with the tool installed, the company says.
