Smarter Fleet Management with the Cloud

While telematics can provide a wealth of data to make fleets safer and more efficient, it only tells part of the story. For instance, it will record hard braking, but is it aggressive driving behavior or was it to avoid an impending collision? If you want a more comprehensive account of what happened, you need video footage. By combining dash cameras with telematics data you get comprehensive vision-based evidence to validate insights from telematics systems.

The primary role of a dash cam used to be an extension of the office CCTV system - recording drives and capturing incidents that happen on or off the road. Dash cams were effective deterrents against poor driving behavior and provided evidence for disciplinary procedures, but you need more than just virtual eyes and ear - in other words, you need a dash cam that goes beyond just video recording.

Today, the advancement of technology, particularly GPS and Cloud connectivity, has opened up a whole new world of possibilities and efficiencies. For instance, fleet managers can now make route alterations to avoid congested roads on-the-fly. Cloud integration offers scope for instant alerts and notifications and thus transforming any vehicle into a “connected vehicle” on and off the road. Connected systems are much more useful than simply downloading footage after an incident.

You can use geofencing to narrow down the delivery time window and to prevent potential unauthorized usage of the vehicle. Behind schedule? You can communicate with drivers directly with an integrated two-way communication function for updates.

The ability to get a real-time view of the vehicle comes in handy especially in the event of an accident - you will be notified when impact is detected, whether the vehicle is on the road or parked, and it puts you in the position to assist the driver and the situation even when you’re miles away and away from your computer - there’s a mobile app for that.

And don’t just see it, hear it as well. Dash cams can capture sound on recordings, offering you the chance to hear how your drivers speak to customers and others they interact with. And often, letting your drivers know they are being recorded helps reduce misconduct and bad behavior, drinking driving, cell phone use while driving and other unwanted behaviors on the job.

Videos recorded by dash cams show you everything before, during and after an incident, giving you more insights into the factors that may have contributed to the driver’s decision behind the wheel. This way, you can easily pinpoint which drivers need to learn and customize their driving training accordingly, and by personalizing their training program, you can make them more effective and productive. You can even incorporate the footage into your other driver coaching programs as examples of what not to do in given situations, etc.

Worried about the quality of video recording at night or low-light situations? Dash cams have built-in image sensors and image-enhancing technology engineered specifically for night vision to ensure quality footage at all times.

Whether your main goal is to protect your drivers and vehicles, eliminate fraud attempts on your business, keep your drivers accountable, or reduce your insurance premiums, equipping your fleet vehicles with cloud-ready dash cams is a worthwhile investment.

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