KR Group Reports Sharp Drop in Driver Risk Events After AI Fleet Safety Rollout

KR Group, an Indian fleet operator running liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, ammonia haulage, and intercity passenger transit services, has reported a significant reduction in driver risk events following the deployment of AI-powered safety technology from Netradyne across three of its subsidiaries: KR Trans Fuels, KR Gases, and KRT Carriers.

According to data released by Netradyne, the results measured over a six-month period show a 64% reduction in driver distraction events, a 100% speeding correction rate, and a more than 90% decline in mobile phone use incidents, from an average of 20 to 30 occurrences per day down to one or two. Drowsiness alerts dropped by 65% compared with peak levels.

The technology at the centre of the deployment is Netradyne's Driver•i® platform, which combines real-time, in-cab audio coaching with a performance scoring system called GreenZone®. The platform monitors driving behaviours including speed, following distance, distraction, and drowsiness, and issues immediate alerts to drivers while providing fleet managers with ongoing performance data for coaching and accountability purposes.

KR Group had previously relied on GPS tracking, no-phone policies, and regulated rest cycles to manage driver safety across its fleets. Company leadership stated that the decision to adopt real-time driver monitoring stemmed from the need for greater visibility into on-road behaviour, particularly in environments where the consequences of an incident could extend beyond individual vehicles.

Improvements varied across the group's three entities. KR Gases, which operates high-risk vehicles carrying hazardous materials, recorded a 100% speeding correction rate and corrective action in 96% of unsafe following-distance alerts. KRT Carriers, which serves urban and semi-urban passenger routes, recorded the 65% drop in drowsiness alerts. GreenZone® Scores, reviewed monthly and linked to driver recognition and financial incentives, contributed to a double-digit improvement in overall driver performance across the group.

Netradyne, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, states it has analysed more than 30 billion miles of driving data. The company operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and India.