Netradyne has reached a landmark milestone—its positive reinforcement safety platform has now awarded over 100 million “DriverStars” to professional drivers worldwide, celebrating their outstanding driving habits.
“Recognition of safe driving is a reflection of where culture is shifting,” said Avneesh Agrawal, CEO of Netradyne. “It shows us that safety isn’t just managed from the top down—the drivers themselves own it. And that changes everything.”
A Fresh Approach to Safety
Rather than spotlighting negative events or violations, DriverStar rewards positive driving behavior as it happens. Integrated into Netradyne’s Driver•i safety system, it uses edge computing and real-time analysis to identify and affirm responsible driving—helping fleets build a culture centered on accountability and continuous growth.
Common DriverStar triggers include:
- Creating Space: Awarded when a driver increases following distance or maneuvers to avoid hazards
- Streaks: Granted for completing consecutive days or miles without incidents—covering safe habits like speed control, alertness, and signal compliance
These aren’t just trophies; real data show that fleets with active DriverStar programs log fewer risky maneuvers and experience lower accident rates.
Why It Works
Netradyne observes that by shining a spotlight on what’s going right, fleets see better outcomes:
- Higher driver engagement and morale
- Improved retention among top-performing drivers
- A shift toward proactive safety and positive reinforcement
“This innovation reinforces the company’s belief that building safer fleets starts by recognizing what’s going right, not just what’s going wrong,” the company said.
Industry Voices on DriverStars
- Michael Lasko, VP of Safety & Quality at Boyle Transportation and Skelton Truck Lines:
“I believe wholeheartedly in Netradyne’s DriverStar Streaks… The GreenZone Score is an excellent indicator of risk. Netradyne does an outstanding job of identifying risky behaviors that we previously weren’t identifying… It was all negative.”
- Erin Mitchell, COO of Kutzler Express:
“They think it’s an exciting technology. It is fun for them to earn DriverStars and be in the Green Zone… The drivers love the competition, and they love knowing how they’re performing.”
- Kendra Payette, Senior Safety & Training Manager at Halvor Lines:
“With Netradyne’s DriverStar program, our drivers aren’t just monitored—they’re recognized for their skill and decision-making… It’s more than technology – it’s a tool that empowers our people.”
- Mike Purdun, Commercial Fleet Driver at Halvor:
“Getting DriverStars feels like someone’s finally noticing the things we do right… It’s a good feeling to be recognized, not just called out when something goes wrong.”
A Vision for Safer Roads
With nearly a decade of innovation and patents behind it, Netradyne is at the forefront of a shift in fleet safety—from punitive monitoring to empowerment through acknowledgment. By celebrating positive driving in real time, DriverStar champions a culture where good decisions are noticed, praised, and repeated.
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