Bulkmatic recently turned to Lytx to upgrade the video telematics in its fleet.
Lytx says the dry bulk carrier based in Griffith IN is the latest in “a wave of fleets” switching to its systems while citing several key reasons, including its machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) risk detection, cloud-connected continual recording, on-demand video retrieval, flexible and easy-to-use programs, and high-touch customer service.
“Lytx’s technology proactively captures cell phone and seatbelt use, offers continual video recording and provides clear, helpful in-cab audio alerts that are well-received by our drivers,” said Terry McAdams, director of safety at Bulkmatic. “The company showed a high level of commitment to our business, with outstanding training and support throughout a long trial period.”
Bulkmatic highlighted the advantages of Lytx’s MV+AI and continual recording as the primary drivers behind its decision to work with Lytx.
The telematics company’s MV+AI-powered solutions automatically detect distracted driving such as cell phone use, smoking, eating, drinking, and whether or not the driver is wearing a seatbelt. Lytx maintains its advanced risk-capture technology creates an optimal in-cab experience for drivers, providing them with unprecedented opportunities for self-improvement.
So Bulkmatic, which provides a network of transportation services across the US and Mexico, is replacing its existing video telematics solution with Lytx DriveCam SF300 Event Recorders and Driver Safety Program across its 531-vehicle fleet.
Lytx offers continual recording, with up to 100 hours of reliable video that fleets can view and download online in couple of minutes—critical for quickly addressing claims against drivers and thus, significantly reducing time associated with proving driver exonerations. Fleet managers and coaches are able to access these features through their cloud-based Lytx account, which is designed to present the information needed to succeed and improve in a digestible and actionable format.
“Lytx’s system paints a very clear picture of what is occurring within our fleet,” McAdams said. “Its technology has brought to light risky behaviors that we hadn’t been able to see before. We experienced first-hand in the trial what Lytx brings to the table.
“Lytx brought to light more following distance issues than we were previously seeing.”
Bulkmatic’s recent decision to equip all its new tractors with radar and safety assistance technology prompted management to explore alternative video telematics solutions, while wanting to make sure all of its fleet technology is “best-in-class.” When trialing Lytx, its proprietary MV+AI capabilities and continual recording stood out as clear differentiators.
“Other solutions may provide short-term correction through buzzers and bells,” said Jim Brady, Lytx vice president of product management. “Our proven driver safety program, unparalleled MV+AI technology and in-cab alerts far outperform other solutions and help ensure our clients achieve lasting safety improvements, especially when complemented by coaching.”
Lytx says its technology is validated and backed by the largest and fastest-growing driving database of its kind and is currently deployed in hundreds of thousands of vehicles, capturing more than 100,000 risky events each day that train and ultimately improve its algorithms. All of this data adds up to a system able to deliver greater than 95% accuracy across 60 behaviors. In 2019, 25% of Lytx business came from fleets switching from another video telematics provider.
“Most of our competitors tout their use of AI and machine vision, but once the veil is pulled back, fleets are finding these other providers are unable to deliver on their lofty promises,” said Dave Riordan, executive vice president and general manager for Lytx enterprise business. “Fleets that switch to Lytx continue to tell us about the advanced technology solutions they hear about from our competitors during the selling process, but then aren’t actually available to deliver to clients.
“Lytx’s service and technology are fleet-ready, proven and backed by more than 20 years of industry-leading experience. We ensure the information we deliver to our clients is not only ultra-precise, but meaningful and actionable.”