What NEXTdriver does

NEXTdriver (legally SD-Insights B.V.) is a Delft, Netherlands-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2015 and rebranded under the NEXTdriver name in 2019, providing a modular Driver Management System (DMS) for the European road transport and logistics sector. The platform ingests vehicle telematics data (CANBUS and Fleet Management System feeds from providers including Webfleet, Trimble, Mercedes-Benz Fleetboard, Transics, Data2Track/FleetGO, Ctrack, and Addsecure) and tachograph analysis data (VDO, TachoWeb, Tachogram, Optac, and others) to generate weekly driver behavior scores, monitor driving and rest time compliance, deliver multilingual training content (Academy Module with AI-powered translation), manage damage reporting (Claim Module with Bumper integration), and provide gamified rewards. The system is delivered through a driver-facing iOS/Android mobile app (less than 1 MB monthly data usage), a Coach Portal, and a Management Portal, hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

The company serves European transport and logistics operators with a minimum fleet of 15 tractor units, monetizing through tiered per-user monthly subscriptions (Starter at €5/module/user/month, Basic at €11/user/month with Performance/Claim/Rewards included, Complete at €13/user/month with all modules), supplemented by outsourced coaching services and one-time onboarding fees. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel partners (training providers ML Opleidingen, JobTrans, Economic Drive) and a trilingual website (Dutch/English/German) supporting Netherlands, Benelux, and German market expansion. Named customers include Vos Logistics, Jongeneel Transport, Kuehne+Nagel, Albert Heijn, Kennis Transport, Freight Line Europe, Jan van den Berg Transport, Remitrans, Van Triest Transport, and Thomassen Transport, with more than 2,000 drivers using the platform daily. Reported customer outcomes include up to 16% fuel consumption reduction, up to 50% fewer damages, and up to 75% reduction in tachograph fines, with a stated 2-4 month payback period.

NEXTdriver is led by CEO and Co-Founder Guido Sluijsmans and CTO Jasper Pauwelussen, supported by a team of coaches, developers (Pedro Campos, Khadeejath Rahila A M, Tharusara Nugegoda), customer success, and business development. The company operates without disclosed external institutional funding and has built research collaborations with TU Delft, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, and industry association TLN (Transport en Logistiek Nederland) on data-driven traffic safety research. Strategic integration partnerships with major FMS OEMs, tachograph tool vendors, and HR/payroll providers (AFAS, Nmbrs) position NEXTdriver as an aggregation layer overlaying existing fleet technology stacks.

Name

NEXTdriver

Legal name

SD-Insights B.V.

Website

https://nextdriver.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEXTdriver (SD-Insights B.V., Delft) provides a modular Driver Management System SaaS platform for European road transport and logistics companies, converting vehicle telematics and tachograph data into weekly driver behavior scores, coaching workflows, compliance tracking, and multilingual training for mid-to-large fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Driver Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

akta.pro primary industry

Driver Behavior Scoring & Coaching Platforms (TLAEANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Behavior, Safety Scoring & Usage-Based Telematics (TLAEAFAF), Insurance, Risk & Claims Telematics Integrations (TLAEAFAM), Vehicle Diagnostics, Predictive Maintenance & Remote Monitoring (TLAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Driver management software
• Fleet telematics coaching
• Tachograph compliance platform
• Logistics driver coaching
• Transport safety SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: Modular SaaS platform with three pricing tiers (Starter, Basic, Complete) charged per user per month. Additional fees for coaching services (outsourced) and one-time onboarding/implementation costs for new system integrations.
2. Coaching Services (Outsourced): Companies can outsource driver coaching to NEXTdriver's experienced coaches. Coaches provide personal, structural coaching to drivers. Useful for companies without own coach or needing additional capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEXTdriver provides a modular Driver Management System (DMS) SaaS platform for transport and logistics companies that combines driving behaviour scoring, tachograph compliance, multilingual training, damage management, coach-driver chat, and gamified rewards. The platform ingests telematics and CANBUS data from multiple FMS providers, converts it into weekly driver scores, and supports continuous coaching delivered by in-house or outsourced coaches. It is sold as a B2B subscription to logistics operators with a minimum of 15 tractor units.

Product overview

NEXTdriver offers a modular Driver Management System (DMS) consisting of a core platform with integrated web and mobile applications, supplemented by optional add-on modules. The core Performance Module provides driving behavior scoring and coaching, while optional modules extend capabilities for tachograph compliance (Tacho Module), driver training (Academy Module with AI-powered multilingual support), damage management (Claim Module), internal communication (Chat Module), and gamification/rewards (Rewards Module). The system serves three user roles: drivers via mobile app, coaches via Coach Portal, and fleet managers via Management Portal. NEXTdriver operates on a tiered pricing model (Starter at €5/module/user/month, Basic at €11/user/month, Complete at €13/user/month) and integrates with multiple FMS providers, tachograph analysis tools, and HR/payroll systems. The platform requires telematics data and is designed for logistics organizations with a minimum fleet of 15 tractor units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEXTdriver Driver Management System (Core Platform) Centralised Driver Management System that integrates fleet management and tachograph data to deliver driving behaviour insights, coaching, compliance, and engagement via web and mobile apps for drivers, coaches, and fleet managers.
• Performance Module (Rijgedrag) Analyses CANBUS and FMS vehicle data (acceleration, braking, idling, speed, cruise control, coasting) to produce weekly driving performance scores and concrete improvement tips for drivers and dashboards for coaches.
• Tacho Module Monitors tachograph compliance by tracking driving and rest time infringements, delivering monthly violation overviews to drivers through the app with digital acknowledgement to reduce ERRU penalty points and tachograph fines.
• Academy Module Centralises manuals, safety protocols, microlearnings, toolboxes, and video content with AI-powered multilingual translation and Read & Confirm digital sign-off to deliver consistent, auditable training to permanent and temporary drivers.
• Claim Module Enables easy vehicle damage registration and consolidated damage reporting through the app, providing single-platform damage insights for transport operators.
• Chat Module Provides in-app chat between drivers and their coaches, including WhatsApp integration, enabling quick responses to questions about scores, violations, and procedures.
• Rewards Module (Beloningsmodule) Gamification module that awards bronze, silver, and gold medals worth 30, 50, and 70 points respectively, redeemable for company-defined prizes, with inter-driver competitions to drive engagement.
• NEXTdriver Mobile App Driver-facing iOS and Android mobile application (App IDs com.SDInsights.Emma.App and id1480734584) that delivers weekly driving scores, tachograph violation notifications, coaching chat, document access, and reward tracking with under 1 MB of monthly data usage.
• Coach Portal Web-based dashboard for coaches providing driver performance overviews, smart filters to identify drivers needing support, group management, communication tools, and an embedded assistant for behaviour insights.
• Management Portal Web portal for fleet managers providing KPI visibility across fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, driver engagement, driving performance, coaching effectiveness, and retention metrics without micromanagement.
• Outsourced Coaching Services Professional driver coaching delivered by NEXTdriver's experienced coaches for transport companies that choose to outsource coaching rather than use in-house mentors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16% reduction in fuel consumption
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in scientific research project 'Safe traffic through data-driven research'. TU Delft cooperates with NEXTdriver to demonstrate positive impact on road traffic and environment. Part of continued service development for road safety, sustainability and driver working conditions.
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the 'Safe traffic through data-driven research' project. Cooperates with NEXTdriver to study traffic safety using data-driven approaches.
• TLN (Transport en Logistiek Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch transport and logistics association is project partner in 'Safe traffic through data-driven research'. TLN represents transport sector interests and supports NEXTdriver's mission.
• Assuradeuren GildeminorOthersInsurance company/intermediary partnership to maximize NEXTdriver's impact in transport sector. Example of insurance company partnership for sector-focused collaboration.
• ML OpleidingencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider (opleider) offering NEXTdriver coaching to their transport company clients. Demonstrates effectiveness of Code95 training and tracks driver progress. Example of how training providers extend NEXTdriver's reach.
• Economic DriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman coaching partner listed on German website. Local coach providing NEXTdriver coaching services.
• JobTransminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch coaching partner. Training provider that has integrated NEXTdriver demo for their drivers.
• Webfleet SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationFMS provider with data integration to NEXTdriver platform. Drivers using Webfleet-equipped vehicles can be coached through NEXTdriver.
• TrimblecoreTechnology or IntegrationFMS provider integrated with NEXTdriver. Trimble fleet management data feeds into NEXTdriver coaching platform.
• Fleetboard (Mercedes-Benz)coreTechnology or IntegrationMercedes-Benz FMS provider integrated with NEXTdriver for driver coaching.
• TransicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFMS provider integrated with NEXTdriver platform.
• Data2Track/FleetGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationFMS provider with data integration to NEXTdriver platform.
• VDO (Continental)coreTechnology or IntegrationTachograph system integrated with NEXTdriver for driving and rest time compliance tracking.
• TachoWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationTachograph analysis tool integrated with NEXTdriver Tacho Module.
• AFAScoreTechnology or IntegrationHR and payroll software integration. NEXTdriver connects with AFAS for seamless data exchange.
• NmbrscoreTechnology or IntegrationHR and payroll software integrated with NEXTdriver.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Transportation: Trimble's transportation division provides fleet management, video-based safety (SmartDrive), and driver behaviour tools. It is both an integration partner of NEXTdriver and a competitor through its full-suite offerings.
• Geotab: Geotab is a large, established fleet telematics platform with growing driver behaviour and sustainability reporting features. It overlaps with NEXTdriver on driver scoring but as part of a much broader fleet analytics suite.
• Samsara: Samsara is a leading connected operations platform combining telematics, video-based safety, and driver coaching workflows. It competes with NEXTdriver across behaviour scoring and coaching but addresses a much wider enterprise buyer.
• Motive (formerly KeepTruckin): Motive offers an all-in-one fleet management platform with driver behaviour, ELD compliance, and dispatch features that overlap with NEXTdriver's coaching and tachograph compliance modules, especially for North American and increasingly European fleets.

Direct peers

• SmartDrive (Trimble Transportation): SmartDrive, now part of Trimble, provides video-based driver risk management and coaching for commercial fleets. It is a direct alternative to NEXTdriver's coaching-first value proposition, with deeper enterprise deployment.
• Fleetboard (Mercedes-Benz): Fleetboard is Mercedes-Benz's factory-installed fleet management system with native driver behaviour analysis. It is an integration partner of NEXTdriver but also offers competing driver scoring functionality for Mercedes truck fleets.
• Webfleet Solutions (Bridgestone): Webfleet is a leading European fleet management system provider owned by Bridgestone that offers its own driver behaviour scoring, coaching, and tachograph tools. It is both an integration partner and a direct competitor to NEXTdriver for fleet-side driver coaching subscriptions.
• Lytx: Lytx is a major video telematics and driver coaching provider combining dashcam footage with behaviour scoring and coaching workflows, competing directly with NEXTdriver for safety-focused driver coaching budgets.
• GreenRoad (ClearRoad): GreenRoad is a long-standing driver behaviour scoring and coaching platform for commercial fleets, directly competing with NEXTdriver's Performance Module on driving-style analytics and personalised driver feedback.

Emerging players

• Wheelbase (fleet coaching): Wheelbase is a fleet management platform offering AI-driven driver coaching and gamification tools for commercial drivers, comparable to NEXTdriver's Performance and Rewards modules but targeting SMB and mid-market trucking fleets in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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