INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Episode 2:
Introducing Lytx Lab

Revolutionizing Fleet Safety and Innovation

At Lytx^®, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. For more than 25 years, we’ve pioneered solutions that help protect fleets and their drivers. That’s where Lytx Lab¹ comes in.

Lytx Lab is designed to push the boundaries of innovation for fleet safety and operational efficiency while supporting our company's mission to protect a business’ most valuable assets in motion—their people, their equipment, and their reputation.

What is Lytx Lab?

Lytx Lab is a collaborative space where Lytx teams, safety experts, and customers co-create and refine product ideas before market launch. Unlike beta programs focused on near-final products, Lytx Lab is where innovation begins—testing experimental features in real-world conditions to ensure they deliver real value.

At its core, Lytx Lab is about true collaboration. We work directly with customers throughout the development process, using their feedback to shape solutions that meet real operational needs. This iterative approach helps us quickly identify what works, what needs improvement, and what’s ready for full deployment.

Fostering Continuous Improvement

The transportation and logistics industry is rapidly evolving, with fleets facing new challenges driven by tech advancements and changing safety regulations. Lytx Lab embraces experimentation to develop solutions that meet these shifting demands.

As the only program of its kind in the industry, Lytx Lab helps us stay ahead by quickly testing and refining ideas. It offers the transparency and agility fleet operators value, while leveraging insights from over 850,000 connected vehicles to shape the future of safety.

Why Lytx Lab Matters

What makes Lytx Lab truly groundbreaking is its ability to turn customer feedback into rapid product evolution. Customers participating in Lytx Lab can provide direct feedback that shapes product features before they are fully commercialized.

This agility not only makes our product offerings more robust but also ensures that we are delivering tools that meet real-world fleet needs.

Key Features Driving Fleet Efficiency

Lytx Lab offers a suite of experimental applications designed to solve some of the most pressing challenges faced by fleets today. By testing these features in real-world settings, we gather the critical feedback needed to refine and commercialize them.

Here are some of the key features developed in Lytx Lab and how they benefit fleet operations:

Notify drivers of hazardous conditions
Re-route drivers
Interact with real-time data

One of the most valuable features tested in Lytx Lab is Weather Hazard Alerting. This tool uses AI-powered geospatial technology to provide fleet managers with real-time alerts about hazardous weather conditions based on data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Weather-related accidents account for 21% of all vehicle crashes in the U.S., and 70% of U.S. roads are in regions that experience more than 5 inches of snow annually. The Weather Hazard Alerting feature enables fleet managers to receive automated email notifications when severe weather, such as snowstorms, flooding, low visibility, or extreme winds, are forecasted near their vehicles. They can use this information to re-route drivers, pull vehicles off the road, or take other precautionary actions to mitigate risk.

Additionally, this feature is enhanced with in-cab audio alerts which will notify drivers directly of approaching hazardous conditions, enabling them to take proactive safety measures before encountering dangerous weather.

"We recently made a presentation to our safety management team about the weather alerts and the road conditions AI features, and how effective they are across our operation. These elements work really well and are a big hit!"
David McVey, Safety Specialist, Spartan Nash

Plan routes that avoid dangerous areas
Re-route drivers
Voice alerts to warn drivers of high-risk areas ahead

Route planning is critical for fleet safety, and Route Risk helps managers assess and avoid high-risk routes. The Route Risk feature analyzes data from over 50 million collision reports spanning the last decade to identify accident-prone areas. It highlights more than 25 potential hazard types, including areas with slowing traffic, pedestrian crossings, and wildlife like deer. Managers can use this data to plan safer routes for their drivers, reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving operational efficiency.

Drivers can also benefit directly from this feature via the Lytx Driver App, which provides voice alerts when they are approaching risky areas, allowing them to adjust their driving accordingly. Whether you’re managing local deliveries or long-haul trips, Route Risk equips fleet managers with the insights needed to keep drivers safe on the road.

Route Risk for mobile is a great example of a feature that was tested in the Lytx Lab and then made available to all users several months later.

"The specific place search feature is ideal for us. The ability to see the whole United States is a huge benefit for a big fleet like ours. This is valuable information to help prepare our current dispatch and upcoming dispatch plans!"
Lee Robledo, VP of Safety Technology, Innovation, and Accident Investigation, NFI Industries

Access near real-time images of road conditions
Plan routes based on live data
Re-route drivers

For fleet managers, real-time information is key to making quick, informed decisions, especially when conditions on the road can change rapidly. Road View, another feature currently in Lytx Lab, allows managers to access near real-time images of road conditions captured by an extensive network of participating Lytx dash cams.

This feature uses Lytx’s camera network to deliver up-to-date visuals of road surfaces, traffic, and weather conditions from vehicles currently on the road. It enables managers to evaluate current conditions and adjust driver routes or schedules based on live data. Importantly, Road View includes privacy protection measures—no personal identifiable information is displayed, and only external images are shared.

Identify vehicles parked in dangerous locations
Alert fleet managers or unsafe driver parking
Direct drivers to safer parking

Drivers often need to pull over on highways or ramps due to hours-of-service regulations or mechanical issues, but these stops can pose significant safety risks. The Parked-Highway/Ramp Alert feature leverages GPS and geospatial awareness to identify when a vehicle is parked in a potentially dangerous location.

By providing fleet managers with alerts when a vehicle is stopped in an unsafe area, this feature can help ensure drivers find safer locations for required stops or rest breaks. This capability has already proven invaluable for managing hours-of-service compliance and reducing roadside risks.

This is another example of a feature that started in the Lab and was made available to all users several months later.

Innovation in Action

Lytx Lab stands out by turning customer challenges into practical solutions. Through close collaboration, we quickly test and refine experimental features to meet the unique needs of fleet operations. Customers gain early access to innovative tools that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance. Key benefits include:

Lytx Lab allows us to constantly iterate and improve on product concepts, ensuring they meet real-world needs before full deployment. Our agile development process ensures that feedback is quickly integrated, leading to faster, more effective solutions.

Traditional product development cycles can be lengthy, but with Lytx Lab, we can respond rapidly to customer feedback and market changes. By shortening the feedback loop, we can deliver solutions faster and help customers solve problems more efficiently.

Every experiment in Lytx Lab is designed to add value to fleet operations, whether it’s through improved safety, better route planning, or enhanced decision-making capabilities. By testing features in real-world conditions, we ensure that they provide measurable benefits.

Lytx Lab fosters a deep partnership between Lytx and its customers, allowing for transparency and collaboration at every stage of development. Customers get a direct say in shaping the products they use, which leads to more tailored and effective solutions.

The Future of Fleet Safety Starts Here

Lytx is driving innovation in fleet safety and efficiency through Lytx Lab. By testing new ideas—from weather alerts and smarter route planning to real-time road insights—we’re reshaping how fleets operate. Each experiment is designed with customer input to make every mile safer, smarter, and more efficient.

Fleet operators can stay ahead by partnering with Lytx Lab, gaining early access to cutting-edge tools that are shaping the future of fleet management.

¹Lytx Lab features are experimental in nature and are provided for informational purposes only. Access to Lytx Lab is made available to users at no charge as part of their service, however some experimental features may require subscription to specific Lytx products in order to provide the intended insights. Lytx Lab features may be added, altered, or removed without notice.