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Lytx releases third annual trucking “State of the Data” report

Lytx has released its third annual “State of the Data” report, which reveals the riskiest states and roadways for the U.S. trucking industry, along with the riskiest days and times and trends in risky driving behaviors. This year’s report is based on over 10 million risky driving incidents captured by Lytx trucking clients in 2020,

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In-cab truck cameras are about seeing the context

So you’ve decided to use your truck telematics to help you improve operational safety and inform driver training. Great! And then your phone explodes with notifications—one driver had harsh braking, following distance and lane departure warning incidents in rapid succession, and you fear the worst. What actually happened and how do you approach the conversation?

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Truck driver behavior visibility: what is it and why does it matter?

Data-driven, visibility-infused truck driver training and management solutions have boomed this year. It’s a trend that fleet equipment managers need to pay attention to because the telematics and in-cab camera systems you spec will have a direct impact on your driver training and management department. If you’re a small fleet that doesn’t have the luxury

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Lytx adds new A.I.-powered features to camera systems

Lytx has added several new technology capabilities to its camera systems that the company says build upon its ability to identify driving risk. The compay says the new technology allows drivers to be more proactive and accountable for their own improvement while giving management visibility and data to monitor and intervene if needed. Lytx says

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Lytx, Idelic integrate to streamline fleet/safety manager workflows

Idelic, the creator of the Idelic Safety Suite, and Lytx have announced a systems integration that the companies say will help joint clients more effectively manage safety in their fleets. Lytx offers an array of customizable fleet management solutions and services powered by the DriveCam Event Recorder; the company says its machine vision and artificial

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Seat belt use leads unsafe driver behaviors this summer, Lytx video data shows

Of 3 million coaching events captured by its MV+AI-powered DriveCam Event Recorders this summer, Lytx says the following five behaviors were the most prevalent: Driver Unbelted – 28% Following Distance Under 2 Seconds – 26% Posted Speed Violation – 9% Failed to Stop – 8% Incomplete Stop – 7% “Seat belt use continues to stand out

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A.I. saw the sign: Video intelligence opens safety focused eyes

There’s a lot of video footage streaming off trucks with the continued adoption of in-cab camera systems. Both road- and driver-facing cameras capture important safety related footage, but who has time to watch all of that? Not you, busy fleet manager. That’s why video telematics providers are layering artificial intelligence (A.I.) on top of their

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Lytx shares driver distraction data gathered with AI

Lytx has presented new data on how the company’s machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI)-powered technology can be used to detect and alert drivers and fleets of distractions and risky behaviors in real time. Lytx MV+AI road-view triggers, launched in 2015, include rolling stop, lane departure, following distance and critical distance. Lytx released an enhancement

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Lytx data shows Coronavirus impact on commercial driving risk

Lytx has shared new insights about changes in driving risk tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated guidelines to help control the spread of the virus. Lytx data shows a 64% increase in animal strikes since shelter-in-place guidelines were widely introduced across the country. This aligns with other reports, including CNBC coverage showing wildlife is

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Lytx launches new driver ID tool

Lytx has announced its new driver identification solution, Lytx Badge, which is designed to help streamline fleet administration. The company says Lytx Badge uses machine vision to make it simpler and easier for fleets to manage driver-vehicle assignments without lost key fobs, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or other driver identification accessories. Lytx Badge detects

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Fleet profile: Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center

Using technology to improve safety, efficiency and productivity is making Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center a first choice wholesale produce distributor for customers.

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How to remotely coach your truck drivers with video telematics

No script? No plan? No problem. Welcome to Fleet Equipment Unscripted—the video interview series that connects you with the greatest minds in the heavy-duty trucking world. In the midst of a nationwide social distancing order and many states issuing Stay at Home orders, staying connected with your equipment and the men and women who operate

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