Case Study: Heyl Truck Lines protects drivers and reduces claims with Omnitracs SmartDrive

Why Heyl Truck Lines was Ready for a Video-Based Safety Program

Heyl Truck Lines, a refrigerated commercial carrier founded in 1949, operates local, regional and over‑the‑road routes and runs a 400‑unit operation focused on customer service and safety. Facing rising litigation, claims costs and insurance premiums, Heyl sought a technology solution to protect drivers, manage risk and improve fleet safety.

Heyl implemented SmartDrive Defender, a dual‑camera, video‑analytics program that captures road‑ and cab‑facing incidents, offloads footage for immediate review, and was customized to Heyl’s coaching priorities. Combined with a proactive driver communications and training campaign, the solution sped adoption, helped exonerate drivers from false claims, enabled targeted coaching to improve driving behavior, and delivered faster return on investment (backed by research showing up to 29% crash reduction and up to 38% reductions for individual fleets).

Heyl Truck Lines

Mackenzie Schaffert

Controller