Dive Brief:
- Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced it will add dashboard cameras to 15,500 trucks in its fleet to improve driver development, according to an April 3 press release.
- The D-450 and D-215 fleet safety dashcams from Netradyne, a fleet safety technology provider, leverages artificial intelligence technology that will provide in-cab audio alerts and real-time feedback for positive reinforcement and driver engagement.
- “With the most up-to-date AI on the market, combined with a focus on driver development and positive feedback, Netradyne’s tools and technology represent an invaluable advancement to our safety programs,” David Tillman, SVP of safety and driver development at Knight-Swift, said in the release.
Dive Insight:
Knight-Swift is joining the list of carriers leveraging camera technology to improve driver safety.
In March, C.R. England said it would outfit its entire fleet with Lytx DriveCam Event Recorders. The cameras use machine vision and AI to identify driving risks such as distracted driving and handheld cell phone use. Back in 2023, J.B. Hunt revealed plans to equip all of its tractors with driver-facing cameras to improve safety, according to an earnings call at the time.
Video data from Knight-Swift’s D-450 and D-215 dashcams will be used for actionable safety and efficiency insights by Netradyne.
“By analyzing 100% of driving time, Driver•i proactively enhances safety through real-time, in-cab audio alerts, empowering drivers with self-coaching, accident warnings, and immediate guidance for safer decisions,” per the release.
The D-450 is a four-camera video telematics device and provides a 270-degree view through a road-facing camera and two side cameras. The D-215 builds on Netradyne’s existing D-210 Driver•i system with an integrated connectivity module and improved installation experience, according to the release.
“Our industry-leading positive recognition AI continues to set us apart, and we’re delighted the Knight-Swift team recognizes its potential to improve fleet operations, elevate driver safety, and enhance overall driver satisfaction,” Avneesh Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Netradyne, said in the release.
