Collisions put whole fleets at risk. Solera SmartDrive fleet dash cams and video-based safety solutions can reduce the frequency of crashes and the human and financial costs they incur.
The SmartDrive program uses a four-stage continuous improvement process. With analytics and transportation intelligence as its foundation, the program helps manage, coach, and reward drivers to influence behavior.
Solera’s 20 years of experience in video-based safety and fleet dash cam technology helps fleets eliminate the riskiest driving, reduce collision frequency, and lower fuel and operational costs.
Choose the SmartDrive program that fits the fleet
SmartChoice™ lets you choose the right level of protection for your fleet. Our Transportation Intelligence Platform provides analytics and open hardware architecture to meet your safety program and operational needs as they change.
Expert, Unbiased Event Review & Scoring
A 75+-point quality safety review is conducted by certified SmartDrive safety analysts, with scoring based on customer-defined policies. Fleets can focus training efforts without making drivers feel “singled out” since training is in response to real events.
The SmartDrive program uses a four-stage continuous improvement process. With analytics and transportation intelligence as its foundation, the program helps manage, coach, and reward drivers to influence behavior.
Response Center gives fleets instant access to video with expert analysis, plus data on the vehicle, driver, and safety system, all in one intuitive interface. Quickly identify problem areas to coach or areas of great driving skills to highlight and reward.
Multiple cameras capture events on the front, rear, and sides and inside the cab to help prevent loss and injury.
SmartDrive SR4 notes and alerts for swerving, hard breaking, speeding, distracted driving, and other risky ‘training opportunities.’
With video before and after an event, plus audio, location, speed, and comprehensive vehicle data, fleets can exonerate innocent drivers.
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SmartDrive passively observes until triggered: When an event triggers SmartDrive, it saves and downloads the video
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An expert team analyzes the images and data: Solera’s expert analysts review and score the events using the criteria that the customer has requested
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Remedial training is initiated by the fleet: As risky drivers and habits are identified and prioritized, personalized training can be developed
The leading IoT solution for 24/7 fleet and driver visibility improves dispatch efficiency, reduces vehicle misuse, and improves customer service.
See breadcrumb trails, set up geofences and landmarks, and generate reports automatically.
Reduce speeding, harsh braking, and excessive idling to lower insurance costs and fuel consumption.
Receive vehicle maintenance alerts to get ahead of vehicle service. Alerts triggered by engine fault codes help maintain fleet health and avoid downtime.
See how SmartDrive helped Cypress achieve significant reductions in their drivers’ riskiest habits
Video-based safety solutions use dash cams and other video technologies to monitor fleet vehicles in real time. Solera’s SmartDrive program goes beyond basic dash cams by integrating analytics and data to help identify risky driving behaviors, prevent collisions, and coach drivers. With multiple camera angles and comprehensive data collection, video-based safety provides a full view of fleet operations. This helps fleets effectively reduce accident rates, lower insurance costs, and improve driver behavior.
While video-based safety systems aren’t legally required for fleets, they offer benefits that make them increasingly popular. These systems help prevent accidents, reduce insurance costs, and provide evidence in the event of an incident. With video monitoring, you gain real-time visibility into driver behavior and vehicle conditions so you can proactively address risky situations. While not a legal requirement, utilizing a video-based safety solution like Solera’s SmartDrive can greatly improve fleet safety and operations.
Video-based safety systems, like Solera’s SmartDrive, can offer legal protection for fleets and drivers by recording events both inside and outside the vehicle, capturing a 360-degree view of any situation. This footage may exonerate drivers who are not at fault in accidents, protecting them from legal claims. Video systems also monitor risky behaviors like speeding and distracted driving, helping to prevent accidents and reduce liability. In short, having video on your side can be a game-changer in defending your fleet and drivers.
While some drivers may initially have concerns about being recorded, most realize the long-term benefits of dash cams. Solera’s SmartDrive system is designed to protect drivers by providing evidence in case of accidents, helping exonerate those not at fault. Over time, drivers recognize that video-based safety systems can improve safety, reduce their liability, and even lead to rewards for good driving behavior. By focusing on these benefits, fleets can help drivers feel more comfortable with the technology.
Dash cams are becoming more and more common in the trucking industry as fleets and drivers recognize their numerous benefits. These cameras help reduce accidents, lower insurance premiums, and provide crucial evidence in the event of a collision or lawsuit. As technology improves, fleets are increasingly embracing video-based safety systems to monitor driver behavior, protect against liability, and enhance overall safety. While not yet universal, the use of dash cams continues to grow rapidly, and many fleets now consider them essential.
Video-based analysis combines automated risk detection with expert review. When an event is triggered, the system captures video and data from multiple cameras, which are then analyzed using AI-driven tools to identify risky behaviors, like hard braking or speeding. Solera’s expert team reviews the footage, scoring events based on client-defined criteria. The results are used to coach drivers and improve fleet safety.
Yes, video-based safety systems like Solera’s SmartDrive can assist with compliance by documenting driver behaviors and vehicle conditions in real time. This documentation ensures that fleets stay compliant with safety regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS) and other industry mandates. By providing video evidence and data on driver performance, these systems help fleets avoid fines and violations, making it easier to meet legal requirements and ensure fleet safety.
