Drivewyze announced two significant partnerships aimed at

Teaming up with Diesel Tech Industries, Drivewyze will provide Guardian ELOG users with integrated access to Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass and

, allowing fleets to bypass weigh stations and receive real-time in-cab safety alerts.

In collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and INRIX, Drivewyze is rolling out a Smart Roadways service to monitor over 3,000 interstate miles in Texas, offering truck drivers in-cab alerts for sudden traffic slowdowns.

Drivewyze Partners Up with Diesel Tech Industries

Drivewyze has partnered with Diesel Tech Industries to provide its Guardian ELOG customers with integrated access to Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass and Drivewyze Safety+ services. Diesel Tech Industries offers several key fleet management technologies for

"Diesel Tech Industries continues to grow and expand its suite of

for its customers," said Frances Kilgour, VP of Business Development and Channel Management for Drivewyze. "We're excited to partner with Diesel Tech Industries and provide its Guardian ELOG customers integrated access to our weigh station bypass and in-cab safety notifications services."

With

PreClear, activation on the Guardian ELOG platform is a breeze, taking just a few minutes. Drivewyze transmits safety scores, registration, and tax compliance information to the weigh station, which then calculates the information against the bypass criteria established by its state or province.

If the carrier and vehicle pass the criteria, the driver receives permission to bypass the site one mile out. The better the fleet's safety score, the more bypasses are typically granted. Through Drivewyze PreClear, Guardian ELOG customers can receive

at over 900 locations in 48 states and provinces.

In addition to Drivewyze PreClear, Guardian ELOG customers can access Drivewyze Safety+, which provides drivers with real-time weather alerts, in-cab safety alerts for upcoming dangerous curves, low bridges, high speeding citation areas, and more.

Drivewyze's back-office tools also allow fleets to create customized driver alerts, and our

enable fleets to monitor driver behavior and help in driver coaching.

According to Rebecca Goldsack, Diesel Tech Industries COO, adding integrated access to

is expected to be a welcomed new offering for its customer base.

Partnering Up for Real-Time Traffic Slowdown Alerts

The new Smart Roadways service, which will be offered by Drivewyze and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will improve highway safety by using Drivewyze's connected truck network and INRIX real-time traffic data.

Through

, 285 miles of I-45 between Dallas and Galveston are currently being monitored, providing truck drivers with in-cab alerts on sudden and unexpected traffic slowdowns and other hazards.

Over 3,000 interstate miles in Texas will be monitored by the end of July. Texas joins nine other states that have partnered with Drivewyze and INRIX to roll out traffic slowdown alerts as part of their

programs.

The in-cab alerts, using visual messages such as "sudden slowdown ahead" and an audible chime, are configured to allow ample time for trucks to slow down or stop as necessary, ensuring a proactive approach to

.

In 2022, there were nearly 4,500 motor vehicle traffic fatalities and almost 19,000 severe injuries in Texas, which equates to a traffic death every 1 hour and 57 minutes.

The latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report (2021) showed Texas had the most fatalities involving commercial trucks of any state, with 806.

We must explore innovative strategies to mitigate crashes within our state. The integration of Drivewyze Smart Roadways with INRIX alerts has the potential to significantly enhance

," stated Darran Anderson, TxDOT's Director of Strategy and Innovation. "Given that large trucks traveling at highway speeds necessitate twice the stopping distance compared to passenger vehicles, it is prudent to provide targeted alerts tailored to truck drivers. These alerts empower them to anticipate road hazards that may not always be visible ahead. Our collaboration with Drivewyze is an exciting step toward making these alerts accessible to truckers across our state."

Traffic slowdown alerts are offered to the entire trucking industry at no cost. Any commercial truck driver or fleet can access the alerts free of charge through a recently introduced service called Drivewyze Free. This allows fleets and drivers -- using

, smartphones, or tablets-- to receive an essential set of in-cab safety alerts and advisories in advance of potentially risky areas on the roadway.

Drivewyze Free includes access to agency-sponsored real-time traffic slowdown alerts and other alerts and advisories generated in partnership with select state transportation and enforcement agencies. In addition, core message sets include Drivewyze-sponsored alerts and advisories for

areas, Low Bridges, and Mountain alerts (steep grade ahead, chain-up/brake check stations, and runaway ramps).