Tech company doubles down on Charlotte with new HQ, hiring plans
A local software development company that provides fleet and safety solutions has doubled down on Charlotte with a new office and plans to expand further.
Vestige, an AI-powered safety tech firm serving transit and transportation fleets, has relocated its headquarters from a 3,500-square-foot office at 27292 Waxhaw Parkway in Waxhaw to a new space just outside of uptown Charlotte. The new office, spanning 8,300 square feet, is at 2459 Wilkinson Blvd.
Vestige's new headquarters is part of a broader effort to establish Charlotte as the “sales center of excellence” for its parent company, Transit Technologies, which oversees seven other brands, said Twain McDougal, president of Vestige.
Since moving into the space on May 1, Vestige has scaled its team from six sales representatives to more than 20, with plans to keep hiring across business development, client support and systems integration roles. It has about 45 employees companywide, with some roles being remote.
“We worked very hard to establish a winning culture of doers who care about the mission,” McDougal told CBJ. “They hold peers to a higher standard. They make things happen and consistently deliver on goals.”
Vestige earlier this year also opened a hardware distribution facility in Pineville, called the Transit Innovation Lab. The 6,600-square-foot warehouse is located at 10550 Southern Loop Blvd. McDougal said the space was established to help consolidate operations across Transit Technologies, which acquired Vestige in 2020.
Founded in 2014, Vestige originally focused on GPS and fleet tracking solutions for equipment. It has since evolved into a provider of AI-driven dash cams, body cameras and personal safety devices tailored for commercial fleets, public transit and student transportation systems.
Its core technology includes real-time driver monitoring, automated event detection and safety coaching powered by OnBoard AI. One standout feature, McDougal said, is its ability to detect driver fatigue by monitoring pupil dilation. Another is the wheelchair securement verification system, which alerts operators if a passenger is improperly secured during transit.
“We’re not just helping clients see what happened after the fact,” McDougal said. “We’re giving them visibility before a crisis, documentation when it matters most and insights to build a culture of safety and accountability.”
Vestige’s tools are used in hundreds of thousands of vehicles and have helped clients reduce accidents, false claims and insurance premiums, McDougal said. One trucking fleet slashed its annual claims costs from $9 million to $94,000 after integrating the company’s vehicle camera systems, he said.
“When we’re able to make the drivers drive safer at work, they’re driving safer at home, in their communities,” said Corey Hanvey, Vestige’s director of sales. “We have real-time coaching on the cameras themselves … so it coaches them right there on the spot.”
Vestige’s multi-camera systems provide a 360-degree view, which Hanvey said has proven critical in protecting operators from staged accident schemes. The company cites multiple instances where its video footage saved clients from significant legal liability and helped expedite investigations.
“We have the angles to show 360 degrees around the vehicle — everything you need to prove it wasn’t your fault, or if it was, we can speed up litigation to make things faster,” Hanvey said.
The firm’s solutions extend beyond vehicles. Its body cameras and wearable panic buttons are used by transit workers, health-care providers and repossession agents. The products provide real-time protection and help collect evidence in high-risk situations.
Vestige’s footprint extends across the U.S., Canada and Latin America. It plans to grow its presence by hiring more employees in Charlotte and investing in new tech like predictive analytics and tools that work with platforms like ServiceTitan, an end-to-end cloud-based software system.
“We believe in our model,” McDougal said. “It’s a proven model with our sales team. We believe in our solutions. As we continue to get deeper into the industries that we serve, we're going to continue to invest in sales.”
