Solera joins trucking association to address driver shortages
Solera has joined the Next Generation in Trucking Association as an allied member, supporting programmes to recruit and train young drivers and technicians and build a more diverse US trucking workforce.
Solera joins trucking association to address driver shortages
Solera has joined the Next Generation in Trucking Association as an allied member, supporting initiatives to recruit and train young drivers and technicians amid the industry’s workforce shortage.
Solera launches Omnitracs One route-modelling tool for fleet planning
Solera has released Omnitracs One Route Modeling, enabling enterprise fleets to simulate route changes, assess cost and service-window impacts, and optimise last-mile operations without affecting live production routes.
Solera launches AI video safety solution for small fleets
Solera has launched SmartDrive Protect, an AI-enabled video safety solution for small fleets. It uses road- and driver-facing cameras to identify risky driving events, support driver coaching and provide video evidence for accident exoneration.
Solera updates Omnitracs One with new fleet-platform integrations
Solera has announced new third-party integrations and platform updates for Omnitracs One, including navigation, transport-management, mobile-device management and location-intelligence capabilities, aimed at improving commercial-fleet efficiency.
Solera launches AI video safety solution for small fleets
Solera has launched SmartDrive Protect, an AI-enabled video safety solution for small fleets that detects risky driving events, supports driver coaching and provides video evidence for accident exoneration.
Solera updates Omnitracs One platform with new fleet integrations
Solera has announced integrations and platform updates for Omnitracs One, adding third-party mobile apps, single sign-on, improved truck navigation, TMS connectivity, managed mobility services and location intelligence for fleets.
ATRI Highlights Rising Insurance Costs for Truck Fleets
The ATRI's report underscores the significant rise in insurance costs impacting the trucking industry, emphasising strategic management of insurance risks for operational sustainability.
SmartDrive Receives AutoTech Breakthrough Award
SmartDrive Systems has been awarded the Overall Transportation Tech of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough for its innovative video-based safety solutions.
J&M Tank Lines Implements SmartDrive Safety Programme
J&M Tank Lines has reported reduced near misses and improved insurance premiums following the deployment of SmartDrive's video-based safety programme.
Southern Tank Transport Enhances Safety with SmartDrive Program
Southern Tank Transport reports a 77% reduction in incidents following the implementation of SmartDrive's video-based safety programme, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
RATP Dev USA Renews SmartDrive Contract Following Claims Drop
RATP Dev USA has renewed its SmartDrive contract, citing a 25% decrease in insurance claim costs and improved driver training metrics since implementation.
Addressing Speeding for Weather Conditions in Fleet Management
The article explores solutions to managing fleet speed in adverse weather, highlighting data requirements and the importance of real-time alerts to prevent accidents.
Analytic Solutions for Detection of Unsafe Vehicle Parking
The SmartDrive platform aims to enhance vehicle safety by identifying unsafe parking situations through advanced data analytics and real-time monitoring solutions.
CFI Reports Safety Improvements with SmartDrive Program
CFI has implemented the SmartDrive video-based safety programme, achieving enhanced safety outcomes and a 73% improvement in driving habits over 12 months.
Knight-Swift Introduces SmartDrive Safety Technologies
Knight-Swift Transportation adopts SmartDrive sensors to enhance safety by detecting unsafe speeds and hazardous conditions, reinforcing driver support capabilities.
SmartDrive Launches New Driver Alert Systems for Safety
SmartDrive introduces two new products utilising sensor data to enhance driver safety in adverse conditions and when encountering parked vehicles.
SmartDrive Launches Intelligent Driver-Assist Technologies
SmartDrive Systems introduces new features aimed at enhancing fleet safety by addressing challenges posed by adverse driving conditions and unsafe parking situations.
Groendyke Implements SmartDrive Safety System Fleetwide
Groendyke Transport has deployed SmartDrive's video-based safety system across its fleet, aiming to enhance driver safety and operational efficiency.
Groendyke Transport Implements SmartDrive Across Fleet
Groendyke Transport has deployed SmartDrive's safety systems fleet-wide to enhance driver awareness and improve safety performance metrics.
Strategies for Managing Insurance Premiums in Fleet Operations
Industry experts discuss actions to mitigate rising insurance premiums for motor carriers, highlighting the importance of safety, technology, and group partnerships.
SmartDrive Named on SDCE100 List for Safety Innovations
SmartDrive is recognised in the SDCE100 for enhancing supply chain safety and reducing insurance costs, notably through its work with Leavitt’s Freight Service.
Impact of COVID-19 on Fleet Safety and Technology
COVID-19 has altered freight patterns, influencing fleet operations and safety technologies, as discussed by SmartDrive COO Jason Palmer.
Swift Transportation Adopts SmartDrive Video Safety Program
Swift Transportation implements SmartDrive's video-based safety solution across its fleet, enhancing safety performance metrics and reducing collision rates within the organisation.
US road deaths and speeding rose as traffic fell during 2020 lockdowns
National Safety Council data showed a 14% year-on-year rise in fatality rates per mile in March 2020, while SmartDrive observed changing commercial-fleet mileage and increased risky driving during the pandemic. California recorded an 87% rise in tickets for speeds above 100 mph.
Arctic Glacier Implements Video-Based Safety Solutions
Arctic Glacier enhances safety protocols and reduces violations by integrating SmartDrive systems, improving both risk management and driver behaviour across its fleet.
Silvi Group deploys SmartDrive video safety programme across its fleet
Construction materials supplier Silvi Group deployed SmartDrive 360 with extended recording across its fleet, using multi-camera video and driver coaching to improve safety, investigate incidents and reduce collisions.
Kienstra Ready-Mix Reports Fewer At-Fault Collisions
Kienstra Ready-Mix Concrete has noted a decline in at-fault collisions following the implementation of SmartDrive's video-based safety programme.
Rasmussen Group Implements SmartDrive Safety Program
The Rasmussen Group has adopted SmartDrive 360 to enhance safety and reduce accidents, utilising in-cab and road-facing video technology across its fleet.
Kienstra reports fewer at-fault collisions after SmartDrive rollout
Kienstra Ready-Mix Concrete says SmartDrive’s video-based safety platform reduced at-fault collisions and risky driving across its Missouri and Illinois fleet, while providing evidence to exonerate drivers after incidents.
Titan Transfer Achieves Safety Improvements with SmartDrive
Titan Transfer reports a reduction in claims and improved CSA scores after implementing the SmartDrive video safety program, demonstrating its effectiveness in fleet safety management.
Christopher Saunders Appointed Chief Financial Officer at SmartDrive
Christopher Saunders has been named CFO of SmartDrive Systems, bringing extensive financial experience from Fortune 50 companies to support the firm's growth strategy.
John Connolly Appointed to SmartDrive Board of Directors
John Connolly joins SmartDrive's Board, bringing extensive expertise in fostering business growth and strategic development to enhance the company's operational trajectory.
J.S. Helwig & Sons Extends Contract with SmartDrive Systems
J.S. Helwig & Sons renews its partnership with SmartDrive, reporting significant reductions in injuries and claims alongside improved safety metrics since implementation of the video-based safety program.
In-cab video helps protect truck drivers and fleets from lawsuits
Camera footage helped exonerate a truck driver after a serious crash, illustrating how in-cab video can support fleet safety, driver protection and legal defence.
Brenntag and SmartDrive Renew Multi-Year Safety Partnership
Brenntag North America has renewed its multi-year contract with SmartDrive Systems to enhance safety measures across its fleet operations and align with industry safety standards.
Averitt Express Extends SmartDrive Video Safety Contract
Averitt Express has renewed its partnership with SmartDrive, enhancing its video-based safety programme through upgraded technology and proven cost-saving results.
Prime Source Foods Adopts SmartDrive Safety Programme
Prime Source Foods has implemented SmartDrive, achieving a significant reduction in accidents and improvements in operational efficiency across its refrigerated truck fleet.
Study finds transport workers among the most sleep-deprived
A Ball State University study found inadequate sleep among US transport and material-moving workers rose from 32% in 2010 to 41% in 2018. The findings highlight fatigue and collision risks for truck fleets.
Linden Bulk Transportation Improves Safety with SmartDrive
Linden Bulk Transportation reports significant safety improvements and stable insurance rates following the implementation of the SmartDrive programme across its fleet.
SmartDrive expands fleet video telematics with analytics and side cameras
SmartDrive says its video-telematics platform combines vehicle video, algorithms and telematics data with analyst assessments to improve fleet safety and efficiency. Insurers are increasingly subsidising installations, while fleets add side cameras to capture distracted-driving incidents.
SmartDrive Advances in Autonomous Vehicle Technology
SmartDrive is focusing on edge cases in autonomous vehicle development to enhance safety and performance, collaborating with OEMs for future advancements.
Arnold Transportation Extends Partnership with SmartDrive
Arnold Transportation renews its SmartDrive safety programme until 2023, reporting notable improvements in safety metrics since implementation.
SmartDrive named to FreightTech 100 for second consecutive year
SmartDrive has been named to FreightWaves’ FreightTech 100 list for the second consecutive year. The company was recognised for its fleet platform, which converges data from multiple sources through a single onboard hub and integrates with third-party systems.
SmartDrive named to FreightWaves FreightTech 100 for second year
SmartDrive has been named to FreightWaves’ FreightTech 100 list for the second consecutive year. The recognition highlights its fleet platform’s ability to converge data from video, telematics and third-party systems through a single onboard hub.
Pay variability increases truck-driver turnover risk, study finds
A trucking-economics study found drivers were about one-third more likely to quit when weekly pay fell 10% below their previous six-week average. Experts said fleets should manage pay expectations and retention strategies beyond headline compensation.
