Lotos Baltica is an international transport company founded in 2006, specializing in the transportation of perishable and temperature-sensitive goods such as fruits, vegetables, fish, and other food products. The company operates a fleet of over 300 trucks registered in Lithuania, Poland, Norway, and Spain. Its main logistics routes connect Spain and Italy with Scandinavia and other regions across Europe.
The organization employs around 800 drivers and an additional 140 administrative staff — including logistics managers, transport coordinators, and driver training personnel. With daily operations taking place on the road, in depots, and in service centers, safety is not just a priority — it is a necessity.
Case Study
How Lotos Baltica Established a Culture of Sobriety in an International Transport Network
Why the Company Chose Worksober?
The decision to implement Worksober arose from a commitment to strengthen workplace safety and accountability. Management identified that sobriety checks needed to be systematic and consistent to effectively prevent potential risks. Initially, standard handheld breathalyzers with straws were used, but they were unreliable — there was no way to verify who was being tested.
Worksober was chosen for its biometric facial recognition feature, ensuring that every test is linked to the correct individual. Additionally, real-time functionality enables managers to see whether employees have completed their tests and to receive automatic reminders or alerts if they haven’t. This instant visibility and accountability were decisive in choosing the system.
How Worksober Helped?
The company installed five stationary Worksober devices at bases located in Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. Drivers are tested before and after each trip, while service center employees undergo testing when arriving at and leaving work. In addition, the company organizes random checks — during weekends or evenings — to maintain vigilance and reinforce responsibility.
The system established a clear rule: zero tolerance for alcohol. Drivers understand that the process is transparent and impossible to bypass. The checks apply equally to everyone, which has strengthened discipline and normalized sobriety testing as a routine part of the workday.
Results
- Clear accountability and behavioral change: Since the system’s introduction, alcohol use in service departments has completely disappeared. Consistent testing made sobriety a natural part of company culture.
- Reduced risk across operations: Regular pre-trip and workday testing minimized hazards in both technical departments and on the road, ensuring safety for drivers, vehicles, and cargo.
- Prevention over control: The system is not perceived as punitive — it functions as a preventive measure that helps avoid incidents before they occur.
- Real-time monitoring and rapid response: Managers can track results across all locations in real time and immediately take action when necessary.
Summary
Lotos Baltica’s experience demonstrates that proactive safety management and the smart use of technology can eliminate risks before they arise. Years of using Worksober have proven it to be not just a convenient tool but a transformative system that improves discipline, safety, and trust.
“The system works very well — it’s reliable and easy to use. The facial recognition feature ensures accuracy, and since implementation, we’ve established clear order in our company. Everyone knows they’ll be tested, so they’ve naturally adapted. It’s now a preventive measure that maintains a safe work environment. After six years of using Worksober, I can confidently say it’s one of the best safety and quality decisions we’ve ever made.”
– Vygantas Birbalas, Operations Manager