Computer program for generating driver ranking based in part on vehicle weight determined while on road

Abstract

A non-transitory memory medium having machine instructions stored thereon for remotely monitoring vehicle performance data, generating a driver performance ranking based on the vehicle performance data, and generating a webpage for displaying the driver performance ranking. Further, the machine instructions, when implemented by a processor, carry out the functions of analyzing the vehicle performance data to generate a driver performance ranking; and automatically generating a webpage for displaying the driver performance ranking on a driver performance ranking website.

The invention in which an exclusive right is claimed is defined by the following: 
     
         1 . A non-transitory memory medium having machine instructions stored thereon for remotely monitoring vehicle performance data, generating a driver performance ranking based on the vehicle performance data, and generating a webpage for displaying the driver performance ranking, the machine instructions, when implemented by a processor, carrying out the functions of:
 (a) analyzing the vehicle performance data to generate a driver performance ranking; and   (b) automatically generating a webpage for displaying the driver performance ranking on a driver performance ranking website.   
     
     
         2 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of:
 (a) determining a slope the vehicle is traveling over at a specific point in time based on the vehicle position data;   (b) determining a mass of the vehicle at a specific point in time, based on the slope the vehicle is traveling over at that point in time, speed data at that point in time, torque data at that point in time, and engine speed data at that point in time; and   (c) producing the driver performance ranking based at least in part on the mass of the vehicle.   
     
     
         3 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 2 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of producing a cost per loaded mile performance metric. 
     
     
         4 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays driver performance ranking for a plurality of campaigns. 
     
     
         5 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that tips for improving the driver's performance ranking. 
     
     
         6 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays information about a performance bonus for a particular campaign. 
     
     
         7 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays advertising from a 3 rd  party paying for a performance bonus for a particular campaign. 
     
     
         8 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays a graphical icon indicating the performance ranking of the driver, where a relatively greater number of graphical icons indicates a relatively better rating, wherein at least one such graphic icon comprises a fuel pump. 
     
     
         9 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays a driver efficiency performance ranking and information concerning a bonus the driver will be eligible to receive by meeting a specified performance ranking. 
     
     
         10 . The non-transitory memory medium of  claim 1 , wherein the machine instructions, when implemented by the processor, implement the function of generating a webpage that displays a driver efficiency performance ranking and at least one tip for improving driver performance ranking, based on the vehicle data collected during operation of the fleet vehicle.