What are In-cab Safety Alerts?

In-cab safety alerts are real-time, audio-visual notifications delivered directly to commercial drivers while they’re on the road, designed to improve situational awareness and reduce accident risks. These alerts inform drivers of upcoming hazards, high-risk areas, or changing roadway conditions, providing critical information that helps them make safer driving decisions.

Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) offers one of the most advanced in-cab safety alert systems available today, leveraging location-based data, real-time traffic insights, and partnerships with transportation authorities to deliver targeted, timely warnings. These alerts are part of the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) platform and are compatible with most major Electronic Logging Devices, telematics platforms, and mobile devices, requiring no additional hardware installations.

Examples of Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) in-cab safety alerts include:

• Notifications for upcoming steep grades, sharp curves, or areas with a history of rollovers, allowing drivers to adjust speed and braking in advance.
• High-wind zone alerts, warning drivers of dangerous crosswinds that can impact vehicle stability, especially for high-profile trucks and trailers.
• Sudden slowdown warnings, based on real-time traffic data, that notify drivers of unexpected congestion, stalled traffic, or incidents ahead—helping prevent rear-end collisions.
• Alerts for high-risk crash zones or areas with elevated accident rates, reminding drivers to increase caution and maintain safe following distances.
• Upcoming inspection site and weigh station alerts, providing drivers time to prepare for potential inspections, avoid abrupt lane changes, and remain compliant.

These alerts are designed to be minimally distracting while delivering essential safety information. Visual notifications appear on the in-cab device or display, often accompanied by a brief audio chime to ensure driver awareness without causing distraction.

In-cab safety alerts play a critical role in enhancing fleet safety culture, supporting driver performance, and reducing preventable accidents. By proactively informing drivers of risks ahead, fleets can lower incident rates, improve regulatory compliance, and protect both their workforce and the motoring public.