Case Study: Verst Group Logistics achieves zero DOT‑reportable accidents and reduced claims with Omnitracs SmartDrive Safety

Why Verst Group Logistics was Ready for a Video-Based Safety Program

Verst Group Logistics is a third‑party trucking provider based in Kentucky that moves goods across a six‑state region. Focused on efficiency and risk management, Verst prioritized driver and public safety and sought a way to reduce risky driving and prevent a catastrophic collision, but lacked an in‑cab, event‑triggered system to capture and analyze real driver behavior.

They implemented SmartDrive Safety’s video‑based program to gain visibility, generate actionable insights, and deliver customizable reports and alerts for targeted coaching. The system enabled timely coaching, several driver exonerations (five in 2012, roughly $20–30K in cost avoidance), a downward claims trend, and a zero DOT‑reportable accident rate in 2012, strengthening Verst’s safety culture and risk management.

Verst Group Logistics

Chris Cusick

VP of Transporation