Verizon Connect named Top Video Telematics Innovator

Building on its reputation as one of the top fleet telematics companies, Verizon Connect has been recognized by ABI Research as a Top Innovator in the 2026 Commercial Video Telematics Competitive Ranking. This recognition highlights Verizon Connect’s commitment to advancing AI-driven safety and providing fleets with the sophisticated tools needed to protect their drivers.

Responding to shifting market trends in the telematics industry

The 2026 ranking comes at a time of significant evolution. According to ABI Research, several key trends are currently shaping the market:

1. Safety-first adoption: Fleets are increasingly adopting dashcams with the primary goal of cutting collision rates. 

Verizon Connect’s AI dash cams and vehicle telematics provide high-definition evidence and near real-time insights to help reduce accident frequency, a strategy proven effective by Redwey Transport, which utilized Verizon Connect’s solution to drop at-fault accidents to zero within a single year.

2. AI-powered detection: A growing expectation for AI powered dash cams to automatically detect risky behaviors is moving the industry away from manual video review.

Verizon Connect’s platform identifies complex behaviors such as distracted driving and tailgating. This automation removes the burden of manual review from fleet managers and allows for effective evidence-based coaching, which is reflected in the 2026 Fleet Technology Trends Report, where 74% of fleets reported this technology significantly improved driver safety.

3. Platform Integration: Buyers now favor a "single pane of glass" approach, preferring a single provider that combines GPS tracking, ELD, and video into one platform. 

Verizon Connect offers advanced telematics systems integration capabilities by housing video and GPS data within one interface. In addition, marketplace integrations extend functionality across insurance, maintenance, and supply chains, offering a unified workflow that eliminates the friction of multiple vendors.

4. Growing driver acceptance: Resistance to in-cab monitoring is softening as companies use AI dash cam safety features to highlight positive coaching opportunities.

Through comprehensive telematics integration, Verizon Connect helps fleets build a culture of transparency. Managers can use curated video to provide personalized training, transforming the AI-powered dash cam from being perceived as a surveillance tool into a professional development resource supported by AI-driven Operational Insights.

Elevating fleet safety through innovation

Verizon Connect’s status as a top safety telematics provider reflects its push to provide the best video telematics solutions for fleets. In their assessment, ABI Research noted:

“With a strong focus on innovation and customer value, Verizon Connect has built a reputation for transforming fleet operations through actionable insights, intuitive platforms, and integrated workflows… also curates the necessary data and video events to enable personalized coaching and training notes for every individual driver.”

A consistent leader in the telematics space

This recognition as a top safety telematics provider complements Verizon Connect’s previous honors, including being named a Market Leader ABI’s 2025 Commercial Telematics vendor assessment. By consistently ranking as a top rated telematics platform for fleet management, Verizon Connect demonstrates its ability to evolve—transitioning from GPS excellence to being a powerhouse in AI-driven dash cams for fleet safety. Whether serving small businesses or providing top telematics solutions for large fleets, Verizon Connect remains a leader in safety compliance in the telematics industry.

About Verizon Connect

As one of the world's best telematics providers, Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world by automating, enhancing, and revolutionizing fleet management with dash cam and video telematics integration.

Sources

Commercial Video Telematics Vendors | Competitive Ranking CA-1514 | 2 Feb 2026