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.

1. Are You On Board?
Trends in Transportation Technology

2. Dashboard Cameras
Driver Safety
Telematics Systems
Agenda

3. Now: Behaviour
Management Telematics
The Evolution of trucking technology
1980’s: The
Dashcam
1920: The
Tachograph
2009: Speed
Limiters
1986: Qualcomm
1993: GPS
Technology

4. Dashboard
Cameras

5. Dashcams in a nutshell
• Simple cameras with onboard video
storage
• Plug and play setup
• Highly cost effective
• Popular in Russia and Korea

6. Video Quality
Storage
Capacity
Seamless
Video
Motion
Detection
Size &
Obscurity
GPS
Temp.
Resistance
Wi-Fi Night Vision
Mount Type
Lane
Departure
Warning
LCD Screen
Features to Look For

7. Dashcam “pros”
• Transparency
• Ease of use
• Cost effective
• Manage one’s
own behaviour

8. Dashcam “cons”
• Transparency*
• Lack of product
knowledge
• Vast range of
product options
• Large variance
in quality

9. Telematics

10. 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

11. Telematics as a training tool

12. Telematics “pros”
• Driver safety
• Reduced collisions
• Improved reputation
• Improved service
• Improved fuel
management
• Decreased maintenance costs

13. Telematics “cons”
• Initial cost
• Cost of ongoing
monitoring
• Complexity
• Driver perception

14. Trucking & Technology:
Key Takeaways
Driver education is key
Use technology as a training tool vs.
disciplinary measure
Do your research and know your options

15. Learn more
Find out more about dashcams
Including valuable tips on what to look for
when choosing a dashcam.
www.nbins.com/dashcams