Drivers are transporting important items for hundreds of miles, and transportation directors must verify that their drivers follow correct protocols in order to keep the drivers and anyone around them safe.
Kocchi’s complete Mobile DVR solutions
Similarly, because the highways are plagued with inattentive and careless drivers, having cameras recording the voyage shows the entire narrative, exonerating your driver from false allegations.
Simply described, a mobile DVR video solution is a collection of cameras and DVRs (digital video recorders) designed to capture footage of moving things. A mobile video system includes side, back, and forward-facing cameras on a vehicle.
This is in contrast to security cameras, which are either stationary or only capture a certain region.
MDVR is specially-designed, powerful and ruggedised anti-vibration digital video recorder which is at the heart of a video telematics solution, managing and recording footage from all cameras.
1. Forward-facing Cameras Record the Drive
Forward-facing cameras, often known as dash cams, capture what the driver sees.
Additionally, some forward-facing cameras record in the truck’s cab to document what the driver is doing.
In-cab cameras combined with forward-facing cameras provide a comprehensive picture.
If a scared truck driver had to veer off the road to avoid hitting an automobile, both cameras will show you what the driver observed and what the driver was doing before the event.
Did the car collide with the freight truck, or was the truck driver texting and glancing up to realize they were going to collide with a car because they weren’t paying attention? The video footage will reveal the truth.
2. Side Cameras Help Drivers Navigate Congested Areas
When driving in congested locations, side cameras come in handy. A in-cab monitor may be set to automatically display the side cameras as needed.
The side mirrors, which are usually installed near the cab of the truck, provide the driver with a clear view of their blind areas on each side.
3. Rear Cameras Help Avoid Accidents
A backup camera monitor in the truck’s cab, similar to side cameras, may automatically display the blind area behind the truck when it is in reverse.
Continuous recording may be configured on all cameras to begin recording as soon as the ignition switch is turned on and continue for a certain number of minutes after the ignition is turned off, ensuring that no important events are missed.
Why Use Mobile DVR Video Solution?
Operating a large trucking business fleet may be stressful and costly.
Fleet operators are under intense pressure to attain peak performance while lowering operating expenses.
The survey also discovered that “any form of speeding” was the most prevalent driver-related issue for heavy truck drivers, with “distraction/inattention” coming in second.
Furthermore, having side and rear cameras assists drivers in navigating crowded areas and avoids accidents, minimizing downtime for repairs and keeping your fleet running at peak efficiency.
2. Exonerate Drivers
Accidents may happen in an instant when driving at high speeds on motorways.
Drivers may find it difficult to recall the occurrence in its entirety.
With 360° coverage encircling your truck, however, you will have video evidence of how any collision occurred.
Video solutions protect your drivers against fraudulent claims and save you money on unnecessary legal costs.
3. Monitor Cargo
The sytem helps to reduce shrinkage and provide your drivers a better perspective of high-value cargo.
It provides transportation supervisors with video proof that a delivery was made.
The cargo camera also helps to save valuable time and reduce errors with increased visibility inside your trailers.
Remotely monitor assets to protect valuable cargo and determine load status.
Identify trailers that are underutilizing space to increase operating efficiencies and better evaluate trailer purchasing requirements too.
4. Coach/Train Drivers
Driving professionally necessitates a high level of expertise and devotion.
Furthermore, operating big vehicles such as buses and trucks needs ongoing improvement and training.
There’re different types of cameras for commercial trucks which are a great tool for driver training and may be used to notify fleet operators when a coachable situation occurs, such as rapid braking, sharp acceleration, or hard turning.
Dashcams in the cloud provide transportation managers and fleet owners with visibility into each driver, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and reward excellent behavior.
5. Tell the Whole Story
You’ve heard of the line, “Pics, or it didn’t happen.” However, when you own a car, sometimes photos do not tell the whole story.
Instead, video recordings are the way to go.
Everyone wants to know the truth, and mobile video solutions provide that.
With multiple camera angles and cameras focused on the road and drivers, you can get all the details should an incident occur.
Now, many mobile DVRs are equipped to record in full High Definition (1080p), so they can capture the full spectrum of any situation.
The saying goes: “There are two sides to any story, and the truth is somewhere in the middle.”
With a video recording of an accident, there won’t be any ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ when it comes to disputes—even more so when it is captured with crystal clarity.
With the Emergency Video Auto Locking, the system will also preserve the captured video, saving it in a specified file so that the file would not be lost or overwritten in the event of an accident.
What Features Does a Mobile Video Solution Offer?
Whether your mobile video solution just includes side and rear cameras or a complete view of your trucks, there are several features to consider before making your purchasing decision.
1. Camera Field of View
The camera field of view is an essential consideration when deciding which camera to buy.
The greater the field of view, the greater the amount of activity that may be captured. Most vehicle cameras have a field of view ranging from 110 to 170 degrees.
Some particularly built cameras, such as stop-arm cameras for school buses, have a 180° field of view.
Kocchi’s road-facing camera with 170° field of view
2. Pre- and Post-event Recording
Mobile video solutions should ensure that no detail is overlooked.
You may keep the footage acquired before and after an event with preand post-event recording.
This is useful if you don’t have enough hard disk capacity to record continually, can’t start recording before an occurrence, or forget to switch it on after an incident.
3. Automatic Triggers
Record crucial events automatically without having to worry about their being overwritten when a DVR runs out of space.
Maneuvers like a strong brake, halt, or turn are automatically recorded and stored on the DVR for later review.
In-cab SOS button
Furthermore, an event marker button can be installed in the cab to allow the driver to manually identify occurrences that do not come within the automated triggers.
Exterior cameras are exposed to harsh environments, including rain, snow, dirt and mud.
Cameras for truck applications need to meet waterproof IP68-IP69K rated to perform in these conditions.
And need to meet 17.3G shock ratings to withstand rough, bumpy roads.
The onboard DVRs alsobetter feature solid-state hard drives. Unlike hard disk drives, SSDs feature no moving parts or the mechanical failures that come with them, making them perfect for the freight trucking industry.
What Questions Should I Ask Before Investing in a Mobile Video Solution?
Now that you’ve got a good understanding of what a mobile video solution is and why it would be beneficial
to your organization, you’ve probably got a lot of questions.
Every organization’s wants, needs and capabilities will be different, but every mobile video solution can be
customized to work for you.
Some key questions to ask are:
• What type of warranty comes with the products?
• Can the solution be upgraded should you need to add more coverage later?
• Is extensive training needed to learn how to use the solution?
• What type of training is included?
• How do I keep software up to date?
• How do I access the video footage?
• What happens when the DVR runs out of space?
• Does it matter what operating system (Windows, Mac, etc.) I use when
accessing videos?
• Are there any monthly costs associated with a mobile video solution?
• Is it a one-size-fits-all type of solution or is there a variety of options that are
selected to fit my unique needs?
• Where and how exactly are the cameras going to be mounted on the vehicles
and what will the views look like?
• Who is handling the installation & implementation process?
• Is the system integrable to other programs and ecosystems?
• Does the system utilize an open API architecture?
Final Words
When choosing a truck mobile DVR video system or fleet dashcam system for your truck or truck fleets, there are many factors to consider.
Kocchi’s designs and builds the most rugged mobile DVR video system in the industry. Our mobile DVR system captures all activity in and around your crash truck. It can be configured with 4-8 cameras that record with event triggering such as engine start, TMA deployment, vehicle movement, and even g-force impact.
Kocchi’s product manager Eason brings his technical expertise to help explain vehicle safety products in an easy to understand fashion. Eason loves sharing his knowledge of the vehicle camera system and technology insights. He is the part of Kocchi’s team that knows ‘all the things’. He’s good at sharing his technical knowledge so you can benefit. BTW, he is an avid Lego fan!
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