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Smith System Acquires Utilimarc

Smith System said its acquisition of Utilimarc creates the trucking industry’s only integrated driver safety and fleet analytics platform.

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Smith System said it now offers fleets a closed-loop solution that connects driver behavior, operational data, and benchmarking.

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Smith System, a provider of driver safety training and risk management systems, has acquired Utilimarc.

Utilimarc is a Minneapolis-based developer and provider of fleet analytics and benchmarking systems.

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Together, Smith System said, the companies create the industry’s most comprehensive platform. The two platforms combined will provide driver training with fleet analytics to deliver safer, smarter, and more cost-efficient operations.

Connecting Driver Training with Fleet Analytics

Founded in 2001, Utilimarc has developed a business intelligence platform. The system integrates data across telematics, fleet management information systems (FMIS), maintenance software, and safety cameras. 

By combining these insights with Smith System’s training and driver risk expertise, the company said customers will gain a single partner to improve driver behavior, optimize fleet assets, and validate measurable performance gains.

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“This acquisition redefines what it means to be a fleet safety partner,” said Derek Dunaway, CEO of Smith System. “For the first time, organizations can connect driver training with fleet-wide analytics in one platform. That means our clients don’t just get data or training in isolation—they get a closed loop that measures performance, drives behavior change, and proves ROI.”

“Joining forces with Smith System allows us to take analytics further than ever before,” said Chris Shaffer, CEO of Utilimarc. “Together, we move beyond dashboards to deliver real-world impact—safer fleets, smarter asset decisions, and long-term cost savings. This is a win for our customers and the industry at large.”

With both companies now operating as one, customers benefit from:

  • Enhancing the 5Keys with Deep Fleet Analytics: A closed-loop solution that connects driver behavior, operational data, and benchmarking—delivering improvements that are both measurable and sustainable.

  • One Source for Safer, Smarter Fleets: A unified view of drivers, vehicles, and operations that enables precise interventions, cost reductions, and stronger compliance outcomes.

  • A Broader Data + Safety Ecosystem: Building on Smith System’s recent Brightmile acquisition, the combined company brings together mobile telematics, advanced analytics, and behavior-based training into one seamless platform—further tightening the connection between data insight and driver safety.

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