SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2017—SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, yesterday concluded the second of two sold-out customer conferences that brought together transportation industry leaders for two days of shared learning and collaboration.

The buzzed-about conferences took place May 22 and 23 in Atlanta and June 6 and 7 in Dallas. Attendees from across the country and from a variety of job functions, including C-suite, safety, operations, legal, human resources, risk and compliance gained a holistic view of advanced video-based safety and analytics, and the important role these technologies play in minimizing risk, improving driver behavior and enhancing operational efficiency.

A fleet-centered event, many of the sessions were led by SmartDrive customers, focusing on best practices in safety and operations. Attendees enjoyed training on the SmartDrive^® platform, networking events and an all-new awards program. Participants also took advantage of one-on-one consultative opportunities with SmartDrive product experts, allowing for valuable insight into topics specific to their fleet.

“SmartDrive customers are among the most progressive companies in commercial transportation today. I felt a strong sense of community during these inaugural customer conferences, with people from different segments of the transportation industry coming together with a shared commitment to safety—for their drivers, their fleet and the motoring public,” stated Steve Mitgang, CEO of SmartDrive. “With many fleets citing the SmartDrive team’s outstanding customer service and support as key factors in their selection of our solution, we remain firmly committed to maintaining the personal touch and continuing to drive added value in all we do.”

At both events, SmartDrive announced winners of its first ever customer awards program, which acknowledges specific achievements in the areas of safety and innovation. The Safety Ambassador Award recognizes individuals at SmartDrive customer fleets who champion safety innovation; set an example with their passion for making our roads, their company and their drivers as safe as possible; and lead the way by advocating for the positive impact video can have on fleet safety and operations. The Trailblazer Award identifies fleet customers that are innovators, movers and shakers within the industry; cut a path for others to follow; and make our roads safer.

The inaugural winners include:

• Safety Ambassador Award:
  • Brittany Britt, Davis Transfer Company
  • Eric Nelson, Arnold Transportation Services
• Trailblazer Award:
  • Cypress Truck Lines
  • G&P Trucking
  • Nussbaum Transportation Services
  • Golden State Foods
  • Conico Oil Company

“We commend these industry leaders who early on embraced the power of video safety and analytics—pointing the way with approaches that positively impact all aspects of transportation,” added Mitgang. “The individuals and fleets we’ve recognized set the standard and illustrate to peer fleets how investing in safety is also a strong driver of business growth.”

For more information about SmartDrive, visit www.smartdrive.net.

About SmartDrive Systems

SmartDrive Systems, the recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Value Leadership Award for Video Safety Solutions, gives fleets and drivers unprecedented driving performance insight and analysis, helping save fuel, expenses and lives. Its video analysis, predictive analytics and personalized performance program help fleets improve driving skills, lower operating costs and deliver significant ROI. With an easy-to-use managed service, fleets and drivers can access and self-manage driving performance anytime, anywhere. The company, which is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, has compiled the world’s largest storehouse of more than 180 million analyzed risky-driving events. SmartDrive Systems is based in San Diego, and employs over 500 people worldwide.

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