Customer Case Study
Bee Sweet Citrus & LifeSaver Mobile
Eliminating Distracted Driving Through Proactive Safety Innovation
Bee Sweet Citrus – Fowler, CA
Maria Leon, Fleet Safety Officer
Cesario Gonzalez, IT Director
Company Background
Founded in California, Bee Sweet Citrus is a leading supplier of premium fresh citrus, delivering high-quality fruit year-round to customers across the United States and around the globe. Their operations rely on efficiency, consistency, and a strong commitment to both product excellence and employee safety.
With a large and active fleet supporting daily operations, Bee Sweet understands that safe driving is critical—not just for protecting their employees, but for ensuring uninterrupted service to their customers.
Safety Focus
At Bee Sweet Citrus, productivity and safety go hand in hand. company-issued iPhones are essential tools for communication, logistics, and coordination across their workforce. However, these same devices introduced a growing safety concern.
With over 150 drivers on the road, Bee Sweet lacked clear visibility into the root causes of accidents and risky driving behavior. While telematics systems with dual-facing cameras were in place, challenges remained:
- Drivers received live alerts for phone-related violations, followed by coaching conversations
- Despite these efforts, distracted driving behaviors persisted
- Drivers expressed discomfort and resistance toward camera-based monitoring
It became clear that while awareness existed, the company needed a more effective, driver-friendly solution to actively prevent distraction—not just react to it.
Solution
After extensive research by the team, including Cesario Gonzalez (IT Director), Bee Sweet Citrus chose to partner with LifeSaver Mobile to take a more proactive approach to driver safety.
LifeSaver Mobile addresses the leading cause of crashes—mobile device distraction—through a simple, software-only solution:
- Automatically detects when a driver is operating a vehicle
- Blocks unauthorized mobile device use while driving
- Requires no hardware installation
- Works seamlessly across company-issued devices
This allowed Bee Sweet to move beyond monitoring and enforcement, toward true prevention—eliminating the risk at its source.
“The better we understand the solution, the easier it will be to explain things to the team. This will lead to better results.”
Maria Leon
Fleet Safety Officer
Implementation & Collaboration
Following deployment, Bee Sweet’s Fleet Safety Officer, Maria Leon, played a critical role in ensuring success. She worked closely with the LifeSaver Mobile team, dedicating time to fully understand the platform and how to effectively communicate its value internally.
This collaborative approach helped drive adoption, build trust among drivers, and reinforce a culture of accountability and safety.
Results That Speak for Themselves
The impact of LifeSaver Mobile at Bee Sweet Citrus has been both immediate and measurable:
- 500,000+ miles driven since deployment
- 99%+ compliance with distraction-free driving policies
- ZERO at-fault accidents in both 2024 and 2025
- Current internal safety score: 98 (with a goal of 100)
Beyond the numbers, the cultural shift has been just as significant. Safety is no longer reactive—it’s embedded into everyday behavior.
“It doesn't matter if you are going 5 or 10 miles, you should not be on your phone. If it’s that important, then PULL OVER. We are all about safety!”
Maria Leon
Fleet Safety Officer
A Proactive Approach to Safety Excellence
Bee Sweet Citrus exemplifies what it means to lead with safety. Rather than accepting distracted driving as an unavoidable risk, they took decisive action to eliminate it.
By adopting a preventative, technology-driven approach and investing in driver education and engagement, Bee Sweet has created a safer environment for their employees while strengthening operational performance.
Their partnership with LifeSaver Mobile demonstrates a powerful truth:
When organizations prioritize proactive safety measures, the results extend far beyond compliance—they save lives, reduce risk, and build a stronger, more resilient operation.
Bee Sweet Citrus deserves recognition for setting a high standard in fleet safety. Their commitment proves that with the right tools, leadership, and mindset, achieving zero accidents isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
