Drivers Don't Distrust Cameras. They Distrust Silence. Drivers accept dash cams when they know exactly what the cameras record, who can see the footage, and how it will be used, before the first camera goes in. Skip that groundwork and you get suspicion and workarounds. The hardware is the easy part. The rollout decides whether it works. When the American Transportation Research Institute surveyed 650 users of camera systems, drivers rated driver-facing cameras just

Why AI-Powered Dash Cams Will Revolutionize Your Fleet Safety Program Consumer dash cams have been available to motorists for the better part of a decade now. With the basic ability to record forward-facing footage of road events, consumer dash cams have paved the way accident exoneration (not to mention some pretty crazy YouTube videos with millions of views). But with the integration of AI-powered dash cams into the fleet industry, the

What is Telematics for Commercial Fleet Management? Telematics is the joining of two very distinct areas of technology – telecommunications (the transmission of information by various technologies) and informatics (the processing of data for storage and retrieval). When referring to fleet telematics specifically, information about the driver and vehicle — such as vehicle location, fuel usage and more —  can provide valuable data for fleet management to improve different areas of

Buying Guide for Fleet Dash Cams While commercial fleet GPS tracking has now been around for decades, dash cams for fleet management solutions are a relatively new technology. If you are looking to visually monitor your commercial fleet with driver footage as well as track your vehicles using the traditional features of GPS fleet management, this guide will help you know what to look for in a fleet dash cam so

3 Ways 5G and Data Will Improve Fleet Management Software Telematics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and fleet management software are all functioning at a more advanced level than ever before. With record-levels of data being produced, 5G will be able to better take that information from tablets, smartphones, dash cams and fleet management software and turn it into actionable insights so fleet managers can manage their vehicles with greater efficiency

Laid Off Truckers Going into Business for Themselves Amid Coronavirus Pandemic While the COVID-19 outbreak has drastically slowed down overall demand for delivery trucks and equipment in the freight industry, Ryder System Inc. – a provider of transportation and supply chain management products – reports sales for used commercial trucks have steadily increased since April. And despite truck sales figures falling short of historic patterns for this time of year, first time

The 5 Biggest Fleet Management Challenges Fleet managers are often required to juggle multiple priorities while also reducing costs and increasing productivity. Successful fleet management depends on creative solutions in order to tackle the myriad details that unfold daily. When managers are organized and armed with multiple tools, it is easier to keep all stakeholders — including drivers and customers — happy and satisfied.  Each fleet manager’s job is different and duties

Fleet Management 101: Fleet Management Solutions, Strategies, Techniques If you’re new to fleet management or are a business owner, agency director, or procurement official, you likely have questions about fleet management solutions. Managing a fleet of vehicles is far from a simple job. Along with supervising vehicles, fleet managers are tasked with driver safety and compliance; vehicle maintenance; fuel costs; delivery times; and so much more. The job becomes especially involved when

Dash Cams Important To Reduce Truck Accident Cost Fleet managers know that a truck driving accident is one of the most costly aspects of running a business. The average truck accident cost involving a tractor-trailer can top $350,000. If fatalities are involved, the average cost can go beyond $7.2 million, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Worse, truckers have one of the most deadly occupations in the country.

AI Telematics from FleetOptix We’ve discussed how distracted driving contributes to a significant number of fatal road accidents every year. Fortunately, it’s also completely preventable. While a manager cannot control their drivers’ every move, fleet management technology solutions give better insight into driving practices to inform future training sessions and improve performance on the road. Our dash cams were just the beginning. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a splash across every industry,