Case Study: Southern Maryland Oil achieves a 59% reduction in identified collisions with Lytx

Southern Maryland Oil reduces identified collisions by 59% with Lytx

Southern Maryland Oil, a Baltimore/Eastern Shore provider of home heating, fuel delivery, HVAC service and gasoline transport, manages a 120-vehicle fleet that includes service vans, oil-delivery trucks and propane tankers. Handling highly combustible cargo with many daily stops and a steady stream of new drivers made reducing risky behaviors, limiting liability and improving accident investigations a top priority.

The company implemented the Lytx Driver Safety Program with formal coach training, ride-alongs, monthly safety reviews and a driver recognition program to reinforce positive behavior. The program drove dramatic improvements: 86% reduction in cell phone use while driving, 69% improvement in unbelted events and a 59% reduction in identified collisions, eliminated most unexplained vehicle damage (saving hundreds of thousands annually), and strengthened driver retention and overall safety culture.

Southern Maryland Oil

Frank Stone

Safety and Compliance Manager