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Verizon Connect named Market Leader in commercial telematics
Verizon Connect has been recognized as a Leader in ABI Research's latest competitive ranking for commercial telematics.
Read moreVerizon Connect has been honored with three prestigious Stevie® Awards in the 2026 American Business Awards®. Recognizing the company’s pivotal role in transforming fleet management from reactive monitoring to proactive intelligence, these awards highlight Verizon Connect’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and advanced AI-powered operations.
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s winners from more than 3,700 nominations. Verizon Connect was distinguished across multiple categories for fundamentally shifting how modern fleets operate.
Gold Stevie® Winner: Transportation - Large, Proactive Fleet Intelligence
Taking the top honor, Verizon Connect was named a Gold Stevie® Award winner for Fleet Innovation in the Transportation - Large category. The award celebrates the company's comprehensive approach to driving industry innovation and protecting drivers.
Key achievements highlighted in the winning Gold nomination include:
- Generative AI Innovation: The launch of Operational Insights, a solution that automatically detects critical trends like abnormal idling and speeding, delivering natural-language summaries to managers without the need for manual prompting.
- Advanced Safety Coaching: Sophisticated AI Video Coaching workflows that combine edge computing for real-time in-cab alerts with a cloud-based Video Analytics Engine (VAE) to reduce high-risk driving events.
- 360-Degree Visibility: The evolution of Extended View Cameras, which provide near-total visibility via rear, side, and cargo-mounted cameras to reduce blind spots and protect against false claims.
- Sustainability Leadership: An expanded EV Suitability Tool and Emission System Report that identifies vehicles to convert to EV’s and track CO2 reductions to support corporate sustainability goals.
Silver Stevie® Winner: Technology Innovation of the Year - Software
Looking toward the future of fleet technology, Verizon Connect also earned a Silver Stevie® for Technology Innovation of the Year – Software. This honor celebrates the Reveal platform’s ability to modernize safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Verizon Connectis moving beyond simple GPS tracking to serve as a proactive intelligence partner for small businesses, government agencies, and global enterprises alike. This forward-looking award spotlighted innovations driving the future of the platform, including:
- AI-Powered Compliance: The launch of customizable digital DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) featuring photo verification and an AI form assistant, eliminating manual setup and significantly reducing the time required to create and implement tailored inspection workflows.
- Marketplace Expansion: Self-service integrations with partners like Fleetyr, Tolltickets, and ArcGIS Velocity, allowing customers to tailor the platform to their specific industry needs.
Bronze Stevie® Winner: Best AI-Powered Product or Service
Rounding out the trifecta is a Bronze Stevie® Award for Best AI-Powered Product or Service, awarded to Operational Insights.
While AI solutions often take the form of chatbots that require user prompts, Operational Insights introduces a "promptless" interface. Functioning as a 24/7 autonomous analyst, the system uses large language models and statistical time-series comparison to uncover hidden inefficiencies managers may not even know to look for. It automatically identifies critical trends—such as spikes in harsh driving or rising idling behaviors—and delivers them as plain-language summaries in an intuitive news feed.
Industry impact
The wins reflect a broader trend of digital transformation within the transportation sector.
"Organizations across the United States continue to set a high standard for innovation and performance," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. "The breadth and quality of nominations submitted to The 2026 American Business Awards reflect a dynamic and competitive business environment, where organizations are finding new ways to drive growth, deliver value, and make an impact. We congratulate all of this year’s Stevie Award winners and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at our awards ceremony in New York."
About Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect is a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, helping businesses of all sizes—from small businesses and government entities to large enterprises—improve safety, efficiency, and compliance. By fusing the unparalleled reach of the Verizon network with advanced AI, Verizon Connect delivers the operational visibility and connected data insights needed to automate and scale operations. Their integrated suite of innovations, including AI-driven video telematics and fleet analytics, empowers businesses to protect their reputations and unlock their full potential while ensuring every driver returns home safely.
About the Stevie®Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding workplace performance worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.