Verizon Connect is committed to help create a safer tomorrow by empowering fleets with the technology to use data-driven strategies to connect, coach, and champion safe driving behavior.
Fleet safety analytics
Fleet safety benefits
Helping you drive a safer tomorrow
Verizon Connect empowers fleet companies to develop and maintain effective safety programs.
Verizon Connect customer data shows that drivers are:
260% higher crash risk
Running 2+ stop signs
230% higher crash risk
Committing 2+ tailgating events
160% higher crash risk
Incurring 3+ phone distractions
Coaching
Deliver personalized driver coaching
Equip safety managers and drivers with the tools required to correct harsh driving behaviors in real time.
- Deliver immediate, non-intrusive in-cab audio alerts to guide drivers to self-correct risky habits in the moment
- Review high-definition event video clips and sensor metrics in a centralized dashboard for data-backed coaching
- Monitor individual safety profiles over time to assign targeted retraining modules and reward top drivers
Proven impact on driver behavior
In-cab alert effectiveness¹
60%
Reduction in seat belt unfastened incidents.
60%
Reduction in mobile phone calls while driving.
50%
Reduction in tailgating and fatigue while driving.
Actionable insights
Spot safety trends with AI
Track safety benchmarks with AI analytics to spot emerging risks early, catch high-risk behavior, and optimize fleet performance.
- Analyze fleet-wide speeding, harsh braking, and seatbelt trends against custom organization benchmarks
- Compare safety performance across regional branches and divisions to pinpoint high-risk operational zones
- Use Operational Insights to surface hidden spikes in risky behavior without digging through spreadsheets
Visibility
Enhance visibility and asset tracking
Defend your brand with total field visibility of mobile assets and power fast driver exoneration against false claims.
- Use smart AI dashcams to capture in-cab and road footage, helping to protect drivers from false accident claims
- Add Extended View Cameras for a complete multi-angle view around the vehicle to help prevent costly collisions
- Monitor high-value equipment and trailers with asset tracking to help prevent theft and misuse
Monitor
Monitor vehicle safety and compliance
Simplify regulatory compliance, track real-time vehicle health, and manage maintenance to help reduce fleet risk and downtime.
- Track real-time engine diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) straight from the field to resolve mechanical faults early
- Set proactive service reminders based on live mileage to help prevent failures and keep your assets road-ready
- Simplify DOT compliance with electronic DVIR reports and hours of service (HOS) logs
What our customers are saying
"Safety is hugely important to us. We looked at many programs, and one of them was Reveal. We made the choice, and since then, our records have been improving, our individual driving records are improving—we couldn't be happier with the growth we've seen."
- Tina Howe, Bill Howe Plumbing
"Our goal is to be the most technologically advanced dump truck company as well as the safest dump truck company, and Verizon Connect is very much helping us be exactly that."
- Stout Van Wey, Redwey Transport
"I cannot imagine our trucks not having Verizon Connect. It protects the driver, and it protects the company.”
- Cindy Medford, B.A.M. Trucking
Additional benefits
Enhance fleet safety operations
Streamline daily workflows and automate safety tasks so managers can focus on coaching drivers and resolving high-risk behaviors quickly.
Reduce risky idling and engine wear
Cut excess idling and speed-related fuel waste to keep engines running safely and prevent vehicle wear that can lead to hazardous breakdowns.
Deliver safe, reliable service
Ensure drivers aren't pressured to rush or speed to meet deadlines by using accurate ETAs and efficient routes that prioritize road safety.
Free eBook
The road to fleet safety
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Useful resources
Why Verizon Connect
Stop worrying about your next bad driver. Start building a safer fleet. Verizon Connect empowers fleets to connect, coach, and champion safe driving behavior using data-driven strategies. We combine intuitive video technology, AI analytics, and personalized coaching tools to help create a safer tomorrow for your drivers, workplace, and community.
- Proactive AI safety combines HD video and real-time audio alerts to help coach drivers and prevent collisions
- Unified compliance streamlines engine fault alerts, service schedules, and digital DVIR logs on one platform
- 360-degree protection pair AI dashcams with asset tracking to safeguard high-value cargo and counter false claims
Frequently asked questions
What is fleet safety management?
Fleet safety management involves using tools like fleet safety software and driver monitoring systems to promote the safety of drivers, vehicles, and cargo, as well as streamline compliance with regulations. It also includes implementing collision avoidance technology, routine vehicle inspections, and maintaining commercial motor vehicle safety.
How can telematics improve fleet driver safety?
Telematics enhances fleet driver safety by enabling real-time driver behavior monitoring systems, detecting unsafe practices like driver fatigue, speeding or harsh braking. Telematics also integrates with driver monitoring systems (DMS) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to further improve driver performance and safety.
What is the importance of driver training in fleet safety?
Driver training prepares drivers to be well-versed in safe driving practices, the proper use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and compliance with hours of service regulations. Training programs also help reduce the risk of accidents by helping drivers better use collision avoidance technology and other vehicle safety technology.
What are the key benefits of using telematics for fleet risk management?
Telematics assists in fleet risk management by providing detailed data on driver performance and vehicle health. With fleet safety software and solutions such as AI-powered dashcams and asset trackers, fleet managers can take a proactive approach to help prevent accidents, gaining visibility into critical assets locations, and reducing insurance costs.
How can vehicle tracking and real-time monitoring enhance safety?
Real-time driver behavior monitoring systems provide fleet managers with critical insights into on-road conditions. Paired with vehicle crash detection systems, managers can respond quickly to emergencies, prevent accidents, and optimize routes to improve both driver safety and operational efficiency.
What safety metrics should fleet managers track?
Fleet managers should monitor driver behavior, accident frequency, compliance with hours of service regulations, and use of fleet safety software. Measuring fleet safety by benchmarking your fleets safety performance to similar fleets in your industry, tracking the completion of driver coaching sessions, and using Verizon Connect's Driver Safety Score can help foster continued fleet safety improvements.
What is the role of fleet maintenance in safety?
Regular maintenance helps keep vehicles in safe operating condition, reducing the risk of breakdowns and accidents. Leveraging fleet safety software for fleet safety programs enables preventative maintenance alerts, reducing downtime and simplifying compliance with DOT and ELD regulations.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with fleet safety regulations?
Non-compliance with safety regulations like DOT compliance or hours of service regulations can lead to fines, operational delays, and higher insurance premiums. Fleet operators who fail to implement electronic logging devices or maintain proper safety protocols risk losing their commercial licenses.
How does Verizon Connect ensure the security of telematics data?
Verizon Connect secures telematics data through encryption, secure storage, and regular updates. This helps protect sensitive information related to fleet safety management, driver monitoring systems, and vehicle safety technology from unauthorized access.
What should fleet managers look for in a telematics solution to improve safety?
When selecting a telematics solution, fleet managers should prioritize those that are scalable to their organization’s changing fleet management needs, as well as offer a user-friendly interface. Features like real-time driver behavior monitoring systems, fleet compliance solutions, and advanced driver assistance systems service are crucial for comprehensive fleet safety. At the same time, being able to manage fleet safety from an intuitive user dashboard and mobile apps can make it easy to get the actionable insights you need.