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9.9.2020 14:02:05 CEST | Business Wire | Press release
Omnitracs, LLC , a leader in SaaS-based fleet management and data analytics solutions and a pioneer in transportation technology, and SmartDrive, a leader in video-based safety and transportation intelligence, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Omnitracs to acquire SmartDrive. The combined company will bring together two transportation technology leaders to offer an industry-first converged, end-to-end platform that optimizes safety, driver productivity and workflow, as well as routing, dispatch and compliance.
Pervasive connectivity, advanced hardware, and the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are just a few of the technology advancements that promise to unlock value and improve efficiency across all aspects of the $60B transportation technology industry. Unlocking that value in the highly fragmented fleet business, however, requires sufficient data and correlation. The new combined company will, for the first time, unite driving context with operational insight across hundreds of billions of data points to transform the experience for the driver, back office, and customer service alike.
“By integrating SmartDrive’s unparalleled transportation intelligence platform, video safety hardware and risk analysis service offering with the Omnitracs One platform, we can deliver a converged solution built on AI and ML that redefines the future of commercial transportation today. Real-time risk mitigation, streamlined data flows from the cab and vehicle sensors to dispatch and the back office, and a superior driver experience will be brought together to improve safety, efficiency and operational excellence,” said Ray Greer, Chief Executive Officer, Omnitracs. “We have long admired SmartDrive’s customer-centric approach to technology innovation and world class support and service. We look forward to welcoming the talented SmartDrive team to the Omnitracs family.”
There is no one-size-fits all solution for today’s fleets: the needs of oil and gas operations are very different from those of general freight – and both differ from local delivery and dozens of other transportation operations. Both Omnitracs and SmartDrive have built their businesses around providing enterprise-grade, flexible and adaptive solutions that can anticipate and address the distinct operating requirements of each fleet they serve. Together, their depth of experience across decades of partnerships will enable the combined company to uniquely support complexity at scale.
“We couldn’t be more excited about joining forces with Omnitracs and look forward to realizing and advancing the promise of convergence to the benefit of our shared customers,” stated Steve Mitgang, Chief Executive Officer, SmartDrive. “In Omnitracs, we have a like-minded company, seeing the power of data for innovation and solving material fleet and transportation industry challenges.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the significant role of commercial drivers, as the trucking sector has been instrumental to ensuring the availability of critical medical supplies and equipment, as well as essential consumer goods. Given the long-standing shortage of qualified drivers and high turnover rates, creating and sustaining a favorable driver experience (DX) is imperative to fleets’ success. However, recent transportation technology advancements have resulted in a proliferation of devices and sensors, the need for multiple cellular connections, siloed data streams that create redundancies, and other inefficiencies that stem from disparate onboard and back-office systems, all of which complicated the DX.
SmartDrive’s proven video-based safety program integrated with Omnitracs’ best-in-class driver workflow and complemented by the companies’ unmatched years of collective transportation intelligence present an opportunity to streamline and enhance DX. The combined company will deliver the most complete and intelligent DX with the right in-cab and back-office decision making, alerting, and driver coaching – a virtual co-pilot that will lead to significant safety, fuel efficiency, operational and financial gains for fleets.
“We’ve had great partnerships with both Omnitracs and SmartDrive over the years. We are excited to see these two companies come together,” said Chad England, Chief Executive Officer, C.R. England, Inc. “We are confident that the integration of offerings will create efficiencies for C.R. England. We congratulate both Omnitracs and SmartDrive on their new relationship and look forward to the future.”
Subject to customary closing conditions, including customary regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close later in calendar Q3 or Q4. Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Omnitracs on the acquisition. PJT Partners is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is serving as legal counsel to SmartDrive.
About SmartDrive
SmartDrive Systems gives fleets and drivers unprecedented driving performance insight and analysis, helping save fuel, expenses and lives. Its video safety, predictive analytics, telematics, compliance and personalized performance program help fleets improve driving skills, lower operating costs and deliver significant ROI. With an easy-to-use managed service, fleets and drivers can access and self-manage driving performance anytime, anywhere. The company, which is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ for six consecutive years, has recorded nearly 25 billion miles and compiled the world’s largest storehouse of more than 300 million analyzed risky-driving events. SmartDrive Systems is based in San Diego, Calif., and employs over 725 people worldwide.
About Omnitracs, LLC
Omnitracs, LLC is the global pioneer of trucking solutions for all business models. Omnitracs’ more than 1,100 employees deliver software-as-a-service-based solutions to help over 14,000 customers manage nearly 1,100,000 assets in more than 70 countries. The company pioneered the use of commercial vehicle telematics 35 years ago and serves today as a powerhouse of innovative, intuitive technologies. Omnitracs transforms the transportation industry through technology and insight, featuring best-in-class solutions for compliance, safety and security, productivity, telematics and tracking, transportation management (TMS), planning and delivery, data and analytics, and professional services.
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