SmartDrive Systems, creator of safety solutions for vehicles, has announced that the TBHC Delivers distribution company has deployed SmartDrive’s video-based safety program across its entire fleet. TBHC uses the information its gleans from the SmartDrive system to ensure better driver performance evaluation across the company. TBHC, distributor of Hunt Brothers Pizza, establish a video-based driver improvement program that wasn’t punitive, but that promoted active collaboration amongst the team.
After 45 days of using the system, TBHC reports a 75% decrease in texting and a 60% decrease in excessive speeding by its drivers. The fleet has also improved its safety score by 39.8% over the 45 days.
“We are committed to being a positive influence in the communities in which we operate, which is why we embarked on a mission to further enhance our safety program,” said Doug Sanford, TBHC’s vice president of strategic initiatives. “Our decision to partner with SmartDrive was based not only on their innovative technology, but also on the collaborative, customer-focused service delivered by its solutions team.”
TBHC has also employed a program which gives each driver a mentor, helping them determine what went wrong during an incident and what could be done to prevent a repeat occurrence. The objective, Sanford said, is to coach away the poor performance instead of dismissing or punishing employees who might not realize there was an issue in the first place.
“With SmartDrive technology, we know exactly what happened in the lead up to a risky event,” said Brett Pulley, TBHC’s safety coordinator. “We’re then in a much better position to direct resources toward addressing the issue—in a non-punitive way—so that drivers receive appropriate coaching. This has already shown positive results, such as reductions in texting and excessive speeding—ultimately increasing our fleet safety score.”
SmartDrive is the industry’s only video-based safety program that identifies unsafe driving with an extensible platform, integrating video, vehicle data, audio and driving data for a unified and comprehensive view of risk. The program automatically offloads footage for expert review and analysis, and prioritization for coaching.
“We’ve been extremely impressed with TBHC’s unique approach to driver performance management and are very excited about the opportunity to work with them to deliver tangible results that advance the effectiveness of their safety program,” said Steve Mitgang, chief executive officer of SmartDrive. “Through a combination of advanced video technology, proactive and reactive training and coaching, and a culture that highly values the contributions of every driver, TBHC has implemented a comprehensive safety program that can serve as a model for other fleets.”
