Fleet telematics solutions have been helping big and small fleets to cut their global costs while increasing safety and security for some time now. Today, vehicle video systems and dashboard cameras offer an additional way to improve global fleet safety and increase employee welfare through increased security.
But in what ways are dashboard cameras the perfect addition to vehicle tracking or fleet management technology?
1. Dashboard cameras offer an extra way of monitoring driver behaviour
Fleet management systems help identify dangerous driving, but dashboard cameras provide extra context to the speeding, harsh braking, cornering or rapid acceleration events your overall system is capable of detecting. From the camera footage you will be able to see events in full and the routes taken by your drivers; noticing areas of difficulty as they arise and where drivers might need more training.
2. In-vehicle cameras increase driver security
With some features of fleet management systems or by following an unusual driving pattern you can of course assess whether your drivers could be in danger. Thanks to GPS technology you may well be able to spot if vehicles have been stolen if they are not in their usual site. Once again, dash cams provide that extra context—you can quickly ascertain whether your drivers need help or if your vehicles have been taken by unauthorised people.
3. Dash cams systems make insurance costs decrease
Insurance costs are sometimes a variable you can control if you have adequate proof of just what happened in the event of an accident. With both telematics and video recording technology you will be able to detect what actually happened in the case of an incident, protecting your company from false claims or scams and helping to quickly reconstruct the incident accurately.
4. Video cameras in fleet vehicles help reduce collisions and incidents
Monitoring driver behaviour and having footage in case of incidents or near-misses can be cross-checked with fleet metrics. The analytics obtained can be used for training drivers on safe driving styles and best practices as well as offering useful pointers that help to modify your fleet management strategy.
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