Beyond Lagging Indicators 

The industry has long relied on insurance premiums and loss ratios to gauge safety success. The problem? These are lagging indicators. By the time they move, the damage is already done. Proactive safety focuses on behavior improvement as a leading indicator. This shift allows fleets to identify risk trends before they become a claim or a Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection.  

Predicting the Unpredictable 

Data shows that specific behaviors are high-signal predictors of future losses:  

• Phone Distraction: Increases crash likelihood by ~240%.  

• Hard Braking: Correlates to ~100%+ higher expected losses.  

• Chronic Speeding: Predicts a ~70%+ higher loss expectancy.  

Safest fleets don’t react to one-off events; they look for patterns in frequency, duration, and change over time.  

The Defensive Power of Documentation 

A common misconception is that data creates liability. In truth, ignoring known risk is the primary driver of legal exposure. When telematics is used to document context, like weather or traffic, and the corresponding coaching intervention, it serves as a “Duty of Care” shield for the business and its drivers.  

The Solera Advantage  

Solera Fleet Solutions leverages its deep legacy and over 6 Petabytes of accumulated data to build sophisticated algorithms that transform raw information into a competitive edge. By converting data from both compliance and video systems into actionable insights, Solera helps fleets optimize maintenance and coach drivers with precision. This proactive approach lowers downtime and ups overall productivity, all while keeping drivers satisfied and making the roads safer for everyone. 

Learn how to make turn data into actionable insights: Download the eBook 

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WESTLAKE, Texas — May 20, 2026 — Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and fleet safety solutions, today announced the launch of SmartDrive® Pedestrian Collision Warning, a new AI‑powered driver assistance capability designed to help fleets identify pedestrian risk and support safer driver response in complex operating environments.

 SmartDrive Pedestrian Collision Warning extends Solera’s video‑based safety platforms by helping detect pedestrians early, while also providing insights that support driver awareness, coaching, and continuous safety improvement.

“Solera’s new Pedestrian Collision Warning functionality builds on SmartDrive’s long standing track record of innovation that combines AI visibility and video technology to alert drivers to potential risk sooner, while also providing safety teams with better insight that supports proactive coaching that can lead to safer outcomes” said Jeff Griswold, Vice President of Product Management. “Warning drivers of pedestrians dangerously in the vehicle’s path can reduce the amount of time it takes drivers to recognize and react.”

Enhancing Awareness with AI‑Powered Video Safety

SmartDrive Pedestrian Collision Warning uses advanced computer vision, sensors, and vehicle data to identify pedestrians ahead of the vehicle and evaluate potential risks based on proximity and speed. When risk is identified, events are captured within the SmartDrive platform, where they can be reviewed and used to support targeted driver coaching and enhance ongoing safety training.

Fully integrated into the SmartDrive video‑based safety ecosystem, Pedestrian Collision Warning works alongside existing AI‑powered capabilities in the cutting-edge SR5 to allow fleets to extend the value of their current SmartDrive investment without adding hardware.

Designed for Real‑World Fleet Operations

Pedestrian Collision Warning is particularly useful for fleets operating in pedestrian‑dense environments, including:

• Urban delivery and service routes
• Distribution centers and yards
• Mixed traffic and low‑speed zones

By providing earlier awareness and actionable video based coaching insights, the capability protects drivers while simultaneously reducing risk and safeguarding communities.

Part of the SmartDrive® Video‑Based Safety Platform

Pedestrian Collision Warning is the latest addition to the SmartDrive product line on the Solera Fleet Platform, bringing together AI‑powered video, vehicle data, and SmartDrive’s expert human review process to help fleets improve driver performance, reduce high‑severity risk, and operate more safely and efficiently.

To learn more about SmartDrive Pedestrian Collision Warning, visit SmartDrive® Pedestrian Collision Warning – Solera Fleet Solutions

About Solera

Solera is a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software, data, and services. Operating in more than 120 countries and serving over 280,000 customers, Solera provides the digital infrastructure that powers critical operations across the automotive ecosystem, serving manufacturers, dealerships, insurers, repairers, recyclers, parts and fleet operators worldwide.

At its core, Solera is built on a proprietary automotive data foundation and a cloud-based AI infrastructure designed to operate at industry scale. By embedding intelligence directly into workflows and continuously innovating across its platform, Solera enables customers to move faster, reduce complexity, and deliver better outcomes. By serving the full vehicle lifecycle, Solera creates unique synergies across its network, helping customers unlock greater value, improve performance, and succeed in an increasingly complex and connected industry.  Solera is home to many leading brands in the automotive and vehicle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving, cap hpi, Autodata, and others.

For more information, visit www.solera.com

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As fleet operations become more complex and exposure increases, no one team can manage safety alone. The fleets seeing the strongest results are those that break down silos, align incentives, and treat safety as a collaborative effort rather than a standalone program.

Why Safety Works Better as an Ecosystem

Fleet safety managers remain at the center of any successful program, but today they are supported by more insight, context, and partnership than ever before. Telematics and video provide visibility into everyday driving behavior, enabling fleets to understand where risk is emerging rather than reacting only after incidents occur.

When safety data is shared and interpreted within an ecosystem, fleets gain benefits that extend well beyond compliance:

• Earlier identification of risk, before it becomes a crash or a claim
• Fewer preventable collisions and reduced claim severity
• Lower downtime and disruption across vehicles and operations
• Stronger driver engagement and retention, driven by fairness and transparency
• Greater confidence in safety decisions, backed by consistent insight

This connected approach allows fleets to move from isolated data points to a clearer, shared understanding of risk. This builds an ecosystem that enables better decisions across the organization.

Aligning Fleets, Technology, and Insurance Around Prevention

The most effective safety programs no longer treat insurers as downstream stakeholders who only appear after a loss. Instead, they align fleets, solution providers, and insurers around prevention, not punishment.

When telematics and video data are contextual, consistent, and responsibly applied, they become a common language across the ecosystem. Fleets demonstrate accountability; technology providers surface meaningful insight, and insurers gain confidence in how risk is being managed, not just how often claims occur.

This alignment strengthens trust on all sides. Drivers feel supported rather than surveilled. Safety leaders gain clearer direction. Insurers see disciplined, proactive risk management. The result is a safety program that delivers stronger outcomes and a competitive advantage that compounds over time.

Learn More: Proactive Telematics—Safer Fleets Win on Cost, Claims, and Culture

Join Solera Fleet Solutions and Nirvana Insurance on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (1:00–2:00 PM CT) for a live webinar exploring how leading fleets are using telematics and video as part of a connected safety ecosystem, and why collaboration is becoming the foundation of modern fleet safety.

Register Here to learn how fleets, technology partners, and insurers can work together to reduce risk, protect drivers, and create stronger safety outcomes before incidents happen.

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The holiday rush puts incredible stress on the entire supply chain. With the increase in demand comes capacity constraints and a heightened threat of theft. Your fleet’s trailers can be your biggest asset or your greatest risk.

During this time, trailer utilization surges, and asset shortages become common. Losing track of a critical trailer or shipment can trigger massive delays disrupting the delivery chain and preventing drivers from finishing their runs on time.

That’s where cargo intelligence sensors from Solera Fleet Solutions come in. Solera provides the end-to-end visibility and confidence needed to master asset management, ensuring your most critical assets are always located, protected, and ready to roll.

By giving fleet managers and drivers instant, real-time asset intelligence, Solera helps you keep the supply chain moving and ensures everyone, including the assets themselves, is accounted for and arrive home for the holidays.

1. The Challenge of Surging Asset Demand

The sheer volume of holiday freight means every trailer, chassis, and piece of equipment is essential to completing the job. When you don’t have complete visibility into your yard or network:

• Utilization Drops: Valuable time is wasted searching for idle or underutilized assets in a vast lot.
• Security Risks Rise: High-value holiday cargo is more vulnerable to theft or unauthorized use.
• Driver Delays: Drivers cannot quickly hook up the right trailer with the right cargo, adding frustrating delays to their already tight schedules.

2. Complete, Real-Time Asset Tracking

The first step to efficiency is knowing exactly where your equipment is. Solera Asset Tracking and Management solution transforms asset management from a manual guessing game into an instant, data-driven operation.

• Location Certainty: Get real-time, pinpoint GPS location data for every trailer, chassis, and critical non-powered asset, whether it’s parked in a massive yard or moving across the country.
• Status at a Glance: Know if an asset is loaded, empty, connected to a tractor, or idling. This intelligence allows fleet managers to optimize usage, instantly deploying the assets needed most.
• Confidently Hook Up: Drivers, who are already under time pressure, can confidently find the correct trailer quickly, reducing yard time and enabling them to start their journey home sooner.

3. Cargo Intelligence and Security

During the holidays, the cargo is often just as valuable as the asset itself. Solera’s Asset Intelligence censors provide an advanced layer of cargo security and intelligence right inside the trailer.

• Instant Cargo Visibility: Solera’s internal cargo intelligence sensors provide instant notification of whether the trailer is empty, partially full, or at capacity. This prevents drivers from hauling empty trailers and ensures load capacity is maximized.
• Temperature Monitoring & Security: For temperature-sensitive holiday goods, continuous monitoring protects the shipment. Moreover, door sensors and advanced security features guard against theft, protecting high-value gifts and essential inventory.
• Mitigate Loss: By knowing the precise location and security status of the cargo, fleets can dramatically mitigate the risk of loss, ensuring that the precious holiday cargo makes it to its final destination.

4. Solera: The End-to-End Asset Ecosystem

Solera’s integrated solutions ensure that whether you are focused on Video Safety, Last-Mile Delivery, or Asset Tracking, your entire operation is connected and optimized. Protecting your critical assets with Solera’s cargo intelligence censors is the foundation that allows your drivers to operate safely and efficiently.

When the right asset is in the right place at the right time, the entire network runs smoother.

This Holiday Season, Protect Your Assets and Your Bottom Line

Solera empowers fleets to navigate the busiest season with confidence, ensuring the work gets done, customers are satisfied, and your assets, including your people, make it home for the holidays.

If you’re looking to gain complete, real-time visibility and protect your most critical assets the whole year through, now is the perfect moment to see how Solera’s Asset Tracking solutions can help.

Open the Gift of Asset Visibility → Book a Solera Asset Tracking & Management Demo

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Empowering fleets with data and safety 

The partnership brings together Solera Fleet Solutions’ expertise in fleet management through its Omnitracs brand and Nirvana’s innovative, data-centric approach to insurance. By incentivizing the use of Solera Fleet Solutions’ advanced safety features—such as driver behavior monitoring and real-time coaching—the program helps fleets proactively manage risk while benefiting from Nirvana’s discounts of up to 20% on insurance premiums. 

“This collaboration marks a significant step forward in how we support our mutual customers,” said Amanda Acio, Vice President at Solera. “By partnering with Nirvana, we are not only making our premium safety solutions more accessible but also reinforcing the direct link between advanced telematics and lower insurance costs. It’s a win-win for fleets looking to optimize their operations and safety standards.” 

Key benefits for fleets 

• Cost savings: Direct financial support for adopting premium safety technology, coupled with potential insurance savings through Nirvana’s usage-based pricing. 

• Enhanced safety: Access to Solera Fleet Solutions’ comprehensive safety suite, including critical event reporting and driver coaching, which are proven to reduce accident frequency. 

• Seamless integration: A streamlined experience for customers leveraging both Solera Fleet Solutions and Nirvana’s insurance coverage. 

A commitment to technology  

The program represents a unique differentiation in the market and underscores both companies’ commitment to leveraging technology to solve real-world problems for fleet operators—specifically the rising costs of insurance and the need for robust safety programs. 

“Nirvana was built on the premise that safe driving should be rewarded,” said Rushil Goel, CEO at Nirvana Insurance. “Partnering with Solera allows us to double down on that promise by helping our customers invest in the very technology that keeps their drivers safe and their premiums low.” 

Availability 

For more information about the program and eligibility requirements, please visit Nirvana’s website or contact your sales representative. 

About Solera 

Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions, and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. 

About Nirvana Insurance 

Nirvana Insurance is a data-driven commercial fleet insurance company that uses telematics data to help fleets improve safety and lower costs. By analyzing real-time IoT data from vehicles, Nirvana offers tailored insurance policies that reward safe driving behavior, ensuring fairer pricing and faster claims processing for modern fleets. 

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