How In-Cab Alerts Create Safer Highways 

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As the demands on fleet operations continue to grow—tight schedules, regulatory pressures, and rising safety expectations—fleet leaders are turning to technology to stay ahead.  

Drivewyze by Fleetworthy offers one of the most impactful tools available today: proactive in-cab alerts that give commercial drivers critical time to react to road hazards. 

These alerts aren’t just another notification. They’re a proven safety intervention backed by research, trusted by drivers, and embraced by leading fleets. 

What Makes Drivewyze In-Cab Alerts Different? 

Drivewyze in-cab alerts deliver real-time notifications about congestion, dangerous slowdowns, and road work zones, directly to the driver through their in-cab device. Unlike traditional signs or external alerts, Drivewyze provides personalized, location-specific guidance, helping drivers make safer decisions—instantly. 

Drivewyze Safety+ helps fleets reduce crashes, increase compliance, and build trust with their drivers. 

But you don’t have to take our word for it. 

The Proof Is in the Data 

Three major studies—conducted across Ohio and Indiana—validate the safety and economic benefits of proactive in-cab alerts: 

  • Ohio Impact: After implementing in-cab alerts, secondary crashes involving commercial vehicles dropped by 29%, saving the Ohio DOT approximately $14 million in crash-related costs. 
  • Speed Behavior Change: Nearly 22% of trucks traveling above 70 mph reduced speed by 5 mph within 30 seconds of receiving a Dangerous Slowdown alert. This rapid response is critical in preventing end-of-queue crashes. 
  • Indiana Findings: Drivers showed “anticipatory braking”—slowing down before seeing actual congestion. This not only confirms trust in the alert system but also reduces hard braking and stress on both vehicles and drivers. 

Why This Matters 

For fleet safety leaders and operational managers, these insights translate directly into better performance metrics: 

  • Fewer Accidents = Reduced insurance premiums and legal liabilities 
  • Smoother Traffic Flow = Improved on-time delivery and customer satisfaction 
  • Driver Confidence = Lower turnover and better driver retention 

With in-cab alerts from Drivewyze, fleets are not just checking the compliance box—they are making highways safer for their drivers and everyone they share the road with. 

Trusted by the Best 

Drivewyze is integrated with more than 40 top telematics and ELD platforms and operates across more than 900 weigh stations and inspection sites in North America. Leading carriers trust Drivewyze for its unmatched coverage, seamless in-cab integration, and tangible ROI. 

Ready to Put Drivewyze to Work? 

If you’re ready to make your fleet safer, more efficient, and driver-preferred, it’s time to take a closer look at Drivewyze by Fleetworthy. Equip your drivers with the technology they trust—and the safety they deserve. 

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Next Steps

Drivewyze is a leader in connected truck services. We have helped thousands of fleets improve fleet efficiency and safety outcomes towards our vision of zero crashes and zero fatalities.

  1. Drivewyze PreClear – Request a demo of the largest weigh station bypass service with 900 sites in 47 states and provinces.
  2. Drivewyze Free – Sign up for Drivewyze Free, the first comprehensive and free safety solution using proactive alerts to improve fleet safety. Available for free for fleets and owner-operators.
  3. Drivewyze Safety+ – Premium safety solution for fleets that comes with custom zone alerts, severe weather alerts and a lot more. Request a demo or a free trial today!
  4. Drivewyze Mobile Apps – Owner-operators can sign up for a free 30-day trial for the Drivewyze PreClear app on iOS and Android and start receiving bypasses in 900 sites across 47 states and provinces.
  5. Careers and Partnerships – If you’re interested in joining the team that is building the future of connect trucking, please see our Careers page and submit partnership inquiries here.

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