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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
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