Why Are Truck Dash Cams So Important?

In recent times truck dash cams have become increasingly popular. They record every detail not only on the road but also when you are inside the truck. There are several benefits for trucking companies, including truckers using a dash cam. Below mentioned are some of them:

There is evidence in case of an accident

This is probably the most important reason to purchase a dash cam. If you happen to find yourself in an unfortunate situation of being in an accident, a dash cam video will be your most crucial piece of evidence to provide to the judge that the accident was not your fault. Even if the accident was not your fault without any proof of video evidence, there is little to no chance of proving that the accident wasn’t your fault, and you might be forced to pay for the repairs of the other party’s vehicle. However, bear in mind, that if you are the one that caused the accident, the evidence will be used against you in the legal proceeding.

Allows reporting rash drivers

Truck drivers spend a considerable amount of time on the road and at times may come across as rash drivers. If you come across a driver that is not following lane discipline and putting others in harm’s way, it is important to report that driver. It is difficult to present any sort of evidence that the other driver was rash if you do not have evidence from a dash cam, and most likely the driver will not receive any form of punishment. On the other hand, if you have actual video footage of the driver being reckless, then it is easy to prove in court.

Insurance fraud can be prevented

One of the most common scams today is insurance fraud. Insurance fraud is when a driver deliberately causes an accident and shifts the blame to the other person to receive some kind of monetary settlement. If there is no evidence prevented, the fraudster can get an amount from the other driver, or they can receive a settlement from the insurance company by faking an injury that they got in the accident. With a dash cam, you will be able to protect yourself from anyone trying to get a quick payday from this erroneous activity, including proving to the court of law that the accident was not your fault. Additionally, you can also prove that the accident was not your fault, and it might prevent the fraudster from doing it to someone.

Be able to record activity when you are not in the truck

Even with the truck not being in motion, most dash cams can still activity. This ensures that you can record events when you are away or asleep in the truck. A dash cam is ideal for when you return to your parked truck and you notice a dent, which makes you go and review the dash cam footage to identify the cause of the damage. Additionally, you can also keep an eye on your truck if you have to leave it overnight ensuring no one tries to steal or vandalize it.

Can be used for training and coaching purposes

Another benefit of dash cams is to train new drivers. It can help new drivers see exactly what they are seeing when they are behind the wheel. It’ll help them become a better driver. These videos point out the errors or things that the new driver did well. Dash cams ensure you don’t need to be with someone 24/7 coaching them and giving advice.

For more information on the Samsara dash cameras, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at Trux Solutions today.