A well-known name in trucking safety has made an acquisition that aims to connect data insights and driver safety to improve driver behavior, optimize fleet assets, and create more cost-efficient operations.
Minneapolis-based fleet analytics and benchmarking company Utilimarc has joined Smith System, the developer of the Smith5Keys methodology, a behavior-based system designed to help drivers see, think, and react more effectively behind the wheel.
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“This acquisition redefines what it means to be a fleet safety partner,” said Smith System CEO Derek Dunaway. “For the first time, organizations can connect driver training with fleet-wide analytics in one platform. That means our clients don’t just get data or training in isolation. They get a closed loop that measures performance, drives behavior change, and proves ROI.”
Insights from Utilimarc’s business intelligence platform, which integrates data across telematics, fleet management information systems, maintenance software, and safety cameras, are now combined with Smith System’s training and driver risk expertise.
This deal follows Smith System’s recent acquisition of Brightmile and integrates analytics, benchmarking, telematics, and behavior-based training into a single solution.
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“Joining forces with Smith System allows us to take analytics further than ever before,” said Utilimarc CEO Chris Shaffer. “Together, we move beyond dashboards to deliver real-world impact: safer fleets, smarter asset decisions, and long-term cost savings.”
Here are some key highlights of this transaction:
- Enhancement of the 5Keys with deep analytics, creating a solution that connects driver behavior, operational data, and benchmarking.
- A unified view of drivers, vehicles, and operations that enables precise interventions, cost reductions, and stronger compliance outcomes.
