Last year, more than 36 million dashcam units were purchased in the trucking industry accounting for a value of more than $2.8 billion across global markets. As we move forward with more technologically advanced fleets, this number is only expected to increase.
Dashcams have become vital in the trucking industry for a number of reasons:
1. To eliminate false claims and exonerate drivers
According to research, in more than 80% of accidents involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial vehicle, the passenger vehicle is at fault. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that the driver of the commercial vehicle can’t be falsely accused. Dashcams can allow fleet managers to see the road, and if an accident is not the fault of the truck driver, the footage can be used to help exonerate the driver.
2. Reward safe driving
Safe driving benefits both the driver and the company as it results in less accidents and less wear and tear on the vehicles. Dashcams are one tool that fleet managers can use to monitor and subsequently reward safe driving.
3. Enhance driver training
Just as safe driving can be identified through the use of dashcams, so can bad habits. Dashcams can be used as training tools to help drivers in areas where there is room for improvement.
4. Ensure fleet security
Many of today’s dashcams come equipped with technology that activates them when motion is detected. This makes them an excellent security tool as they are able to identify unauthorized use, as well as break-in suspects, vandals, and hit and run drivers.
Oftentimes, they will even pick up the license plates of other vehicles making them useful for insurance claims.
5. Reduce your insurance premiums and expedite claims
Many of today’s dashcams come equipped with technology that activates them when motion is detected. This makes them an excellent security tool as they are able to identify unauthorized use, as well as break-in suspects, vandals, and hit and run drivers.
Furthermore, when you do have a claim, having dashcams installed can expedite the claim process and it gives you hard evidence as to how and why a particular incident has occurred.
If you are looking to equip your fleet with the latest in dashcam technology, we can help. Contact us today to speak with a member of our team.
