Watch: Driver-facing cameras—a complicated issue
As you might imagine, driver-facing cameras are often an unpopular idea with truck drivers. Yet, from an equipment management point of view, video telematics can be incredibly helpful. So naturally, there’s some debate over whether taking advantage of this technology is worth it.
One fleet’s experience with driver-facing cameras
In last month’s issue of Fleet Equipment, we ran an article, “The pros and cons of driver-facing cameras,” which, as the name implies, went over the debate concerning spec’ing driver-facing cameras. On the one hand, they can be beneficial to the fleet in the event of a lawsuit after a collision, as well as in
The pros and cons of truck driver-facing cameras
Put yourself in the shoes of a truck driver—the person you depend on to operate your equipment as efficiently and productively as possible. Your life is spent on the road, and while you have a schedule and goals to hit (MPG levels, on-time deliveries, etc.), above all, one of the great perks of your job
How driver-facing cameras work
Driver-facing cameras are generally part of a larger video telematics system, which is made up of a series of cameras and sensors that monitor driver and truck behavior and set alerts to the fleet manager if certain parameters are exceeded or violated. These parameters are typically customizable and are set by the fleet—for instance, a
Rear View Safety provides FMVSS 111 resources, tests cameras
Rear View Safety, a distributor of vehicle safety solutions, including backup camera systems, backup sensor systems, driver fatigue systems, mobile DVRs, and dash cameras, now provides several resources to help with compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law. FMVSS 111 went into effect on May 1. Part of the new requirement
FMCSA rules now permanently allow Bendix windshield-mounted cameras
The video camera component of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, thanks to an exemption that was recently made permanent. Effective Oct. 24, the rule change allows certain devices that utilize “vehicle safety
Have cameras, will travel
The sun splashes a glare across my laptop screen as the 600-MPH soaring cattle cannon crosses the country. The Kinks’ This Time Tomorrow drowns out the drumming of the engines and fuels dreams of the Fleet Equipment staff’s next adventure. The trucking industry is a market in motion. It’s true, the FE crew travels a
FMCSA extends regulatory exemption for Bendix safety system windshield cameras
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has received a regulatory two-year exemption extension for the video camera component of its Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System. In its decision granting Bendix’s request for exemption from certain windshield clearance rules, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cited highway safety
Mobile Awareness integrates MobileTRAQ Vue with TireStat TPMS, adds cameras to backup systems
Mobile Awareness has announced that its monitoring and maintenance system, MobileTRAQ Vue, is now integrated with TireStat TPMS sensors. The sensors transmit data every 60 seconds to the MobileTRAQ monitor, with pressure and temperature events triggering the system to alarm in real-time based on user-defined alarm levels. Additional features include integrated telematics communication interfaces for
Voyager has next generation of rear mount cameras
ASA Electronics said the compact, highly aerodynamic Voyager Super CMOS color rear-mount observation cameras increase backing safety and confidence for commercial vehicle and heavy-duty truck fleets. The cameras have a 117-degree viewing angle, which increases driving safety by eliminating blind spots that surround the back end of larger vehicles.