Video dash cams for commercial vehicles have come a long way in recent years, so it’s no wonder that their use has seen an incredible surge in the industry. With their hi-res imagery and integrated AI, these devices have become indispensable tools for many trucking companies.
That being said however, there are so many different models available with various feature options that choosing the right dash cam for your vehicle or fleet of vehicles can feel very confusing. So to help you out, we have compiled this guide to help you choose the right dash cam for you.
Why you should install dash cams in your vehicles:
Let’s start with the business case of why getting dash cams at all is a good investment. To put it simply, dash cams will improve the safety of your fleet. Using AI technology, they can detect signs of driver drowsiness so you can alert them to pull over. Drivers also tend to drive more safely in the first place when they know they are being monitored.
Other benefits of dash cams include:
- Protecting your drivers from falsified claims.
- Lower your insurance costs.
- Less wear and tear on vehicles.
- Improve driver coaching.
- Decreased labour costs associated with data collection.
- Footage can be used to reward good driver behaviour.
Types of dash cams
There are various types of dash cams that you can install in your vehicles. Let’s take a look at the various options and what they do:
- Front dash cams – These cameras are mounted on the dashboard and face the road and are good for recording details of a collision. They can also be used for coaching drivers.
- Exterior dash cams – These are cameras mounted to the exterior of the vehicle (usually the side) and they offer a 360-degree view around the vehicle. These vehicles help your drivers see what is around them and are especially helpful in preventing accidents where a passenger vehicle might be in a driver’s blind spot.
- Rear dash cam – These cameras let the driver see what is behind them and are useful when the driver has their vehicle in reverse.
- Interior dash cam – These dash cams record what happens inside the vehicle and are great for driver training and cargo protection.
- Dual facing dash cams - These cameras are mounted on the windshield and record both what is happening on the road ahead, as well as driver behaviour, making them ideal for documenting collisions as well as coaching drivers.
Features to look for when choosing a dash cam
When it comes to choosing a dash cam, there are certain must-have features that you should look for. These include:
- Internet connectivity (so you don’t lose valuable footage).
- Driver monitoring features (so you can coach your drivers in real time)
- In-Cab Coaching (such as automatic alerts when your driver is speeding or showing signs of drowsiness).
- Automatic event detection (such as for collisions).
- Data analysis tools (for automated reports and analysis).
- Hight quality imagery (select a camera that has a wide-angle lens and resolution of at least 1080p HD video)
- Easy to install tech – especially if you have multiple vehicles to install dash cams in, you want to make you are getting user-friendly technology from a company that provides great customer service through the entire process.
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