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A\u00a0Canadian-born leader in bathroom\u00a0remodels\u00a0with a fleet of over\u00a0600 vehicles\u00a0across North America, is proving that safety and innovation go hand in hand.\u00a0In 2024, the company took a bold step forward in fleet safety by launching a\u00a0data-powered\u00a0risk management initiative that combined telematics, MVR\u00a0Monitoring, and peer benchmarking to reshape driver behavior and reduce incident rates.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
The initiative was led by\u00a0the organization\u2019s\u00a0fleet leader in close partnership with HR\u00a0and\u00a0Safety.\u00a0Their first strategic move was to implement continuous MVR\u00a0Monitoring, replacing the traditional\u00a0yearly pulls. This\u00a0real-time approach sharpened visibility into driver behavior,\u00a0with reports triggered by actual events instead of routine intervals.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
At the same time,\u00a0they\u00a0plugged telematics data into Wheels\u2019 Driver Performance Profile (DPP), unlocking real-time insights into risky driving behaviors like harsh braking,\u00a0speeding\u00a0and\u00a0rapid acceleration. The\u00a0initial\u00a0data surge revealed more high-risk drivers than expected, but the\u00a0fleet\u00a0team quickly recalibrated thresholds to\u00a0reveal\u00a0the true high-risk drivers. As the program matured, accountability tightened,\u00a0and results followed.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
To boost engagement,\u00a0the company\u00a0enabled peer comparison through the Wheels Mobile Assistant, letting drivers see how their risk scores stacked up against the fleet average. This sparked healthy competition and personal accountability;\u00a0powerful motivators in a performance-driven safety culture.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
The impact of\u00a0their\u00a0safety initiative has been nothing short of\u00a0transformative. Between 2023 and 2025, the percentage of high-risk drivers\u00a0plummeted from 10.4% to just 1.9%,\u00a0while\u00a075% of the fleet now ranks in the \u201cExcellent\u201d risk category. Collision repair costs\u00a0dropped by 48%, saving\u00a0roughly $1,800\u00a0per incident,\u00a0additionally\u00a0the annualized\u00a0crash rate\u00a0dropped.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
This success stems from a deeply collaborative approach. While the fleet team led the charge, HR\u00a0and\u00a0Safety\u00a0played\u00a0pivotal roles in post-incident assessments and corrective actions. The program\u2019s structure balances centralized oversight with branch-level empowerment, driving\u00a0accountability\u00a0and continuous improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
This client\u2019s\u00a0journey\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0how smart\u00a0strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and\u00a0a commitment\u00a0to safety can drive exceptional results,\u00a0proving that transformative change is within reach for any organization ready to act.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
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