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A presentation on the pros and cons of telematics and dashcam technologies, and how they can be implemented to enhance your current fleet safety program.TRANSCRIPT
Are You On Board?Trends in Transportation Technology
Dashboard Cameras
Driver Safety
Telematics Systems
Agenda
Now: Behaviour
Management Telematics
The Evolution of trucking technology
1980’s: The
Dashcam
1920: The
Tachograph
2009: Speed
Limiters
1986: Qualcomm
1993: GPS
Technology
DashboardCameras
Dashcams in a nutshell
• Simple cameras with onboard video
storage
• Plug and play setup
• Highly cost effective
• Popular in Russia and Korea
Video Quality
Storage
Capacity
Seamless
Video
Motion
Detection
Size &
ObscurityGPS
Temp.
ResistanceWi-Fi Night Vision
Mount Type
Lane
Departure
Warning
LCD Screen
Features to Look For
Dashcam “pros”
• Transparency
• Ease of use
• Cost effective
• Manage one’s
own behaviour
Dashcam “cons”
• Transparency*
• Lack of product
knowledge
• Vast range of
product options
• Large variance
in quality
Telematics
Telematics in a nutshell
Telematics+
dual camera
device
installed in
vehicle,
monitoring
both road
and driver
1
With a
connection
to the ECM,
the device
can track
speed or
change in
movement
2
Device is
triggered by
a critical
event and
video is
recorded
and saved
3
Analyses
completed
to
understand
event and
used in
driver
scoring
4
Findings
sent to fleet
manager for
training and
coaching
5
Goal: reduce at-risk behaviours
Telematics as a training tool
Telematics “pros”
• Driver safety
• Reduced collisions
• Improved reputation
• Improved service
• Improved fuel
management
• Decreased maintenance costs
Telematics “cons”
• Initial cost
• Cost of ongoing
monitoring
• Complexity
• Driver perception
Trucking & Technology:
Key Takeaways
Driver education is key
Use technology as a training tool vs.
disciplinary measure
Do your research and know your options
Learn more
Find out more about dashcams
Including valuable tips on what to look for
when choosing a dashcam.
www.nbins.com/dashcams