New Research Reveals Fleet Safety Lags Behind in Workplace Digitalisation

New Research Reveals Fleet Safety Lags Behind in Workplace Digitalisation

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• ‍84% of HSE leaders say fleet & driver safety is a priority, but most are yet to act.
• Only 1 in 4 companies use AI fleet safety tools despite 70% expecting AI to reshape safety roles.

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London, United Kingdom – 28th April 2025 – New research from Netradyne, a leader in vision-based fleet safety technology, reveals a critical blind spot in workplace digitalisation: fleet & driver safety. While AI and automation are rapidly reshaping health, safety, and environmental (HSE) roles, most organisations have yet to extend these technologies to fleet operations, despite growing regulatory scrutiny and operational risks.

The survey of 114 HSE and operational decision-makers at The Health & Safety Event this month highlighted a stark readiness gap:

• ‍84% say fleet safety is a high or very high organisational priority.
• Yet 60% admit they have yet to implement any formal fleet safety technologies or policies.
• Many remain reliant on legacy tools: 29% use GPS tracking and traditional video-recording dashcams, while 27% depend on transport partners, often with limited visibility and safety oversight.
• Only 25% use AI-powered fleet safety tools directly.

“This technology gap is not just a safety issue, it’s a business risk. ‍Fleet incidents impact insurance premiums, compliance exposure, brand trust and delivery performance. By digitising fleet operations, companies can protect people, reduce risk, and build a culture of proactive safety.”

‍Durgadutt Nedungadi
‍‍Sr. Vice-President for EMEA and APAC at Netradyne.
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AI is reshaping HSE, but fleet ops are being left behind 

Over 70% of respondents believe digitalisation of HSE functions will fundamentally change their roles, particularly through predictive analytics, AI-driven insights, and real-time risk management. Yet 36% are still in the early stages of digitalising HSE operations, and only 20% are highly digitised with advanced tools like AI and automation.

This disconnect is especially pronounced in fleet operations, where traditional tools like GPS tracking remains commonplace, and safety oversight is often outsourced, limiting visibility and control. 80% of respondents said that GPS location and arrival timelines are the only metrics they receive from their transport partners, and just 14% get real-time alerts and video.

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Safety weaknesses: Driver fatigue and risk monitoring

Driver-fatigue is a leading cause of road accidents, yet only 25% of organisations actively monitor it. Many also fail to use real-time data to flag risky driving or ensure compliance with transport legislation.

This exposes a major missed opportunity to prevent fleet-related incidents using real-time driver behaviour data. The consequences are serious: injuries, supply chain disruptions, rising insurance claims, and risks to sustainability and ESG goals.

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The business case for AI-powered fleet & driver safety

Despite low adoption, confidence in AI is growing:

• ‍45% plan to adopt AI and automation in the near future.
• Among current users, 48% report faster incident response, 45% see improved compliance reporting, and 40% note better driver behaviour.

AI is also enhancing driver wellbeing and engagement. Nearly 40% cite driver engagement and welfare as a key reason for prioritising fleet safety, and almost 20% now reward positive driving behaviours. These trends show that AI can both reduce risk and promote safer, more supportive driving cultures.

Tools like Driver•i, Netradyne’s vision-based fleet safety platform, helps businesses turn real-time data into actionable insights. From reducing risky driving to enabling compliance and driver-coaching, AI is shifting transportation HSE from reactive to predictive strategies.

As ESG, mental health, and employee wellbeing gain board-level focus Netradyne urges companies to ensure fleet safety evolves with the broader workplace.

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“HSE leaders are embracing digital tools, but when it comes to fleet safety, a dangerous gap remains. Vision-based AI offers the visibility and control organisations need to meet rising safety expectations and lead with care.”

‍Durgadutt Nedungadi
‍‍Sr. Vice-President for EMEA and APAC at Netradyne.
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Notes to editor

The research, conducted by Liberty Comms Ltd on behalf of Netradyne, surveyed 114 HSE & operational professionals at the Health & Safety event in Birmingham between 8 - 10 April 2025.

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About Netradyne

‍Netradyne Technology is a global provider of video telematics and an industry leader in fleet safety solutions. Driver•i, Netradyne’s AI fleet camera system, detects potential hazards, helping drivers make safer decisions and reducing risky behavior by up to 99%. Netradyne’s relentless pursuit of technological advancements and its unwavering dedication to improving road safety have positioned the company as a leader in the field. With its innovative AI and ML-based IoT solution, the company continues to empower organizations worldwide to create safer road environments, protect lives, and build a sustainable future. Stay up to date with Netradyne on LinkedIn, Facebook, our blog, and in our newsroom.

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For more information

‍Contact netradyne@libertycomms.com