Teletrac Navman, a connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has found that 83% of fleets say that artificial intelligence (AI) is the future of safety.
The AI & Driver Safety survey – a supplement to its 2025 Distracted Driving & Driver Safety Report – also found that 26% are testing or piloting AI safety solutions and 18% are exploring options.
Alain Samaha, CEO at Teletrac Navman, said: “The use of AI by fleets is expanding from, primarily, fleet planning to fleet operations.
“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.”
Distracted driving incidents, such as using mobile devices behind the wheel, are on the rise – 49% of respondents to an earlier survey from Teletrac Navman said that distracted driving had a direct financial cost on their business.
Technology, training, and developing a culture of safety are three tactics being employed by fleet operators to reduce the number of incidents.
A third (32%) said that AI would effectively be used to: monitor driver behaviour in real-time and reduce distracted driving incidents (16%); predict and prevent potential accidents (17%); improve maintenance (14%); and enhance training or coaching through the use of data insights (13%).
However, despite 66% of teams being aware of the safety benefits of AI, 23% of respondents were concerned about data privacy, and 14% feared resistance from drivers or staff.
Almost half (47%) said that human interaction was crucial for effective decision-making, and 37% said humans provide accountability and ethical oversight.
Samaha said: “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.
“However, people are integral to making that happen, especially in situations where there may be concerns from drivers and unions. Effective communication is key.”
