A new survey from Teletrac Navman has found that 83% of fleet operators believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the future of safety, with 32% of respondents saying AI will effectively be used to monitor driver behavior in real time.
The AI & Driver Safety survey – a new supplement to Teletrac Navman’s 2025 Distracted Driving & Driver Safety Report – reveals that 16% of fleets believe that AI will be used to reduce distracted driving incidents, such as using mobile devices behind the wheel; 17% believe it will be used effectively for predicting and preventing potential accidents; 14% state for improving vehicle maintenance; with 13% believing it will be used for enhancing training/coaching through data insights.
“The use of AI by fleets is expanding from, primarily, fleet planning to fleet operations,” said Alain Samaha, CEO, Teletrac Navman. “There are clear safety advantages in harnessing AI with vehicle and dashcam data including preventing accidents by reducing distracted driving, and our customers are turning to Teletrac Navman and TN360 as a partner in achieving these results.”
According to the survey, 26% are testing or piloting AI safety solutions and 18% are exploring options.
However, the report states that implementing AI is not without its concerns and challenges and, despite 66% of teams being aware of the safety benefits of AI, 23% of respondents said they were concerned about data privacy and 14% fear resistance from drivers or staff, with 47% of respondents stating that human interaction is crucial for effective decision making and 37% saying humans provide accountability and ethical oversight.
“Camera and telematic data, in combination with AI, have the potential to be a very powerful tool for fleets who need to cut their exposure to risk,” added Samaha. “However, people are integral to making that happen, especially in situations where there may be concerns from drivers and unions. Effective communication is key.”