A The logistics industry is demanding, and with those demands come dangers. The HSE has recently published the latest statistics for transportation and storage safety at work. An estimated 38,000 people experienced non-fatal injuries at work, a rate equivalent to 2.8% of workers in the industry, in addition to 11 fatal injuries.
A strong safety culture, effective risk management and operational compliance remain key, but there is now a powerful new tool in logistics safety – artificial intelligence. The use of AI in logistics is growing. According to the latest figures, MarketsandMarkets projects that AI tools for the transport sector will reach £7.4 billion globally by 2027.
These growth figures are unsurprising given the power of AI. Artificial intelligence can transform how businesses proactively manage and reduce risk when used in tandem with existing technology and expertise.
AI tools have the potential to make a difference at every touchpoint of transport and logistics safety, including:
- Driver Safety
- Fleet and Vehicle Safety
- Operational Safety
How is AI improving HGV driver safety?
AI-powered DMS Training Boosts Driver Safety
Driver safety has seen one of the highest adoption rates for AI integration. Based on recent industry reports, 49% of industry leaders use AI in safety and security for their fleets. 33% of supply chain professionals use AI for fleet safety monitoring, with 81% planning to use it within the next 12 months.
Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) use in-cab cameras linked to AI agents to monitor driver behaviour in real-time. Drivers get immediate feedback, alerting them to reduce risky actions. The safety statistics are impressive, with a nearly 75% reduction in crash rates according to a recent report by Samsara.
Oliver Lancaster, Director of Operations, explains the benefit of DMS
Oliver Lancaster, Invo Fulfilment’s Director of Operations, explains how DMS has informed our driver training and improved compliance.
“We already use AI. All of our vehicles are fitted with dash cams that face both inside the cab and externally. The footage is constantly monitored by an AI system that picks up potential dangers, potential threats, and driver behaviour, both positive and negative. The AI actually live scans all of the footage at all times to identify potential issues such as fatigue or distraction, mobile phone usage, or a lack of seatbelt.”
“It monitors driver behaviour such as close following, harsh braking, or harsh cornering, which allows us to nip any habits in the bud, and anything serious can be dealt with straight away. But primarily, it’s a tool that helps us to coach drivers on better behaviour, which should reduce incidents and increase safety, which ultimately is our goal. We want our drivers to go home safe at the end of the day. So we already use AI. And for that, it is incredibly useful.”
DMS can help keep drivers safe in real-time, direct from the cab
How is AI boosting vehicle and fleet safety?
Predictive Maintenance
There is plenty of scope to use AI within a fleet management system. One of the most innovative is in predictive maintenance. This is when AI analyses information, such as vehicle sensor data, to predict potential mechanical failures before they happen. This enables proactive maintenance scheduling, reducing vehicle downtime (VOR) and operational costs.
Smart Tacho-2 fast-tracks AI
The introduction of Smart Tacho 2 in August 2025 has fast-tracked the adoption of connected systems. Businesses can now easily integrate their tachographs with other digital technologies. AI is taking the tachograph beyond the boundaries of compliance and into new territories.
How is AI improving operational safety?
Compliance Monitoring & Predictive Infringements
AI-powered algorithms can detect patterns humans might miss. They are a useful tool to help managers predict and prevent compliance issues. AI tools can also help teams work to optimise their workflows and streamline operations, to make them safer and more efficient.
AI Route Optimisation
Artificial intelligence can analyse a wide range of tachograph data, from driving times to location, and other telematics information, such as traffic and weather, to optimise routes. Dynamically planning routes can minimise mileage and improve efficiency, and there are safety benefits too. The technology can recommend safer, more efficient routes and real-time tracking linked with AI oversight can help avoid accident black-spots.
Richard Bainbridge, Invo Fulfilment’s Supply Chain Co-ordinator, discusses the benefits that AI has brought to our own route planning in this article: Route Optimisation: Human vs AI
Invo Fulfilment: People and Technology Deliver a Safe & Trusted Service
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