W.W. Transport Deploys the DC Protect Program from Lytx
~ DC Protect Program Enables Company to Significantly Increase Safe Driving Throughout its Fleet
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytx™, Inc., the global leader in video-based driver safety, today announced that bulk hauling leader W.W. Transport has deployed the Lytx DC Protect® Program across its fleet of more than 400 vehicles. The West Burlington, Iowa-based company is one of the early adopters and influencers of DC Protect—a program specifically designed for fleets with fewer management resources and low insurance deductibles—which provides the same industry-leading video, predictive analytics, proactive coaching tools, plus full fleet protection for exonerations. So far, the program has enabled W.W. Transport to reduce the number of risky driving maneuvers throughout its fleet and has resulted in a significant increase in safe driving including numerous perfect driver scores.
"DC Protect has provided everything we were seeking in a video-based driver safety solution and more," said Stan Addis, W.W. Transport Safety Instructor. "It shows us the drivers we need to focus our attention on, and provides the analytics and tools to coach those drivers toward improvement. In addition, the program tracks actual driving maneuvers to gauge, compare, and score all drivers compared to their peers. We're pleased to report that 90 of our drivers now have perfect scores in the last 60 days."
As part of Lytx's customer-first approach to new product innovation, W.W. Transport was one of dozens of fleets who participated in a market research study and ultimately a 12-month prototype test to arrive at the DC Protect solution. As a result of this initial market testing, DC Protect is unmatched in the industry because of its proprietary and industry-leading maneuver scoring algorithms, which were specifically developed for the program. In addition, DC Protect is an efficient way for companies to address fleet-wide risk without having to add resources to run the program. Using the proprietary Lytx Safety Score™, DC Protect helps identify and manage the drivers who will benefit most from coaching and performance improvement while protecting and exonerating safer drivers.
"W.W. Transport was instrumental in the development of the Lytx DC Protect Program which allows us to meet the needs of mid-sized fleets by identifying drivers that need coaching, while also protecting their good drivers. When the majority of risk is identified in approximately 20% of drivers, it makes sense to focus coaching efforts on the few while protecting and respecting the good driving of the many," said Adam McCarty, Vice President, Mid-Market Team for Lytx. "We are thrilled to see W.W. Transport realizing the beneficial results we envisioned when creating DC Protect, and thank them for their contribution to this vital program."
Top industry leaders in every significant commercial transportation segment choose Lytx. Lytx's success can be attributed to the company's comprehensive safety program that includes best practices benchmarking by industry and access to subject matter experts who aid in minimizing financial, operational, legal, and driver risk. As the only video-based safety provider that has deployed its solutions across small and large enterprise-scaled fleets, Lytx has developed proven industry-leading methodologies to positively transform organizations effectively in as little as six months after clients start the program.
About W.W. Transport
Founded in 1991 by Jeff Walters and Colin Wagenbach, W.W. Transport, Inc. specializes in award-winning food grade bulk hauling—both liquid and dry bulk and a refrigeration division in addition to a flatbed and heavy haul division. With a reputation as "the company that gets it done," W.W. Transport, Inc. operates from coast to coast—from Minnesota to the southern tip of Texas, from Florida to California, and all across the Midwest into Long Island, NY. The company has won several "carrier of the year" awards from various customers, and has been chosen as the house carrier for several mills in the country because of its proven track record of dependability and on-time service.
About Lytx
At Lytx™, we harness the power of data to change human behavior and help good companies become even better. Our flagship product, Lytx DriveCam™ sets the standard for driver safety in the industries we serve, and our RAIR® Compliance Services helps DOT-regulated fleets comply with safety regulations, complementing the DriveCam® Program. We protect more than 1,300 commercial and government fleet clients worldwide who drive billions of miles. Our clients realize significant ROI by lowering operating and insurance costs, while achieving greater efficiency and compliance. Most of all, we strive to help save lives – on our roads and in our communities, every day. Lytx is privately held and headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit http://www.lytx.com/, @lytx on Twitter, or on our YouTube channel.
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