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