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Are driver cameras hindering workforce recruitment?
Trucking industry experts take a stab at understanding the demographics of driver opposition to camera adoption.
August 30, 2024
Getting drivers on board with driver cameras
Trucking industry experts discuss driver concerns when it comes to inward-facing cameras and how to get their acceptance when their data and jobs could be at stake.
August 27, 2024
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Are driver-facing cameras becoming a necessity?
Road-facing dash cameras have become relatively standard for trucking companies, but driver-facing cameras are still somewhat of a novelty. While some carriers swear by them, some say they're not necessary with the use of other technologies.
August 26, 2024
Technology
Using data to coach and reward driver excellence
Trucking companies will see positive outcomes when advocating for a data-driven approach focused on coaching and positive reinforcement rather than punishment.
May 9, 2024
Technology
Tech startup aims to help fleets retain drivers while saving the environment
Silicon Valley-based AI startup Prophecta recently rolled out its vehicle tracking algorithm that aims to reduce carbon emissions by correcting and incentivizing cost-conscious and safe truck driver behavior.
April 2, 2024
Technology
New trucking tech company aims to improve driver safety, retention with enhanced communication
Ten5 Inc. has joined the market with the launch of its hands-free voice assistant that uses proprietary voice technology and AI to make it easier for drivers to communicate safely with fleet back offices while on the road.
March 5, 2024
Technology
Drivewyze introduces free safety alert service
Drivewyze safety alerts via ELD, telematics devices, tablets and smartphones have been proven to mitigate rollover- and speed-related accidents.
January 10, 2024
Driver coaching and scorecarding
Driver education: How immersive learning can improve fleet safety and efficiency
If you've got school-aged kids, you've seen firsthand how learning has evolved, and driver training is not immune.
January 5, 2024
Driver coaching and scorecarding
Leonard's Express implements a formalized education program surrounding driver cameras
Realizing the need to manage drivers via cameras, Leonard's developed a formalized education program for everyone who works with the company’s 720 drivers, and it has helped reduce terminations.
December 3, 2023
Perspectives
Drivers disapprove of in-cab-facing cameras, laud road-facing cameras
Drivers say they greatly benefit from road-facing cameras. As auxiliary cameras on the sides and backs of trucks become more widely available, they could see the same reception from drivers as an additional source of visibility and exoneration tool.
September 12, 2023
Telematics
Telematics providers improve AI accuracy to combat risky driving behaviors
Gary Johnson of Motive said it's important for telematics providers to consistently update and innovate with their systems to track these events and alert drivers and operators to unsafe commercial driving behaviors that lead to accidents and fatalities.
August 9, 2023
Technology
Silence the new normal while driving?
Mental health experts point out the benefits of conversation while insurers, fleets and parents take action to limit or even end cell phone use on the road.
July 20, 2023
Technology
Data shows technology helps commercial fleets improve safe driving behaviors
Overall risky driving behavior among fleets using the Lytx platform decreased in 2022 even as miles driven increased, resulting in a significant drop in collisions per mile traveled in 2022 compared to 2019.
May 30, 2023
Telematics
Auxiliary cameras provide holistic view of accidents, incidents
With rear-end and side-impact collisions accounting for roughly 54% of all vehicle crashes, dash cameras don’t show the whole picture, so fleet solutions providers Konexial and Lytx both recently released auxiliary cameras to bridge the gap.
April 11, 2023
Safety
Report shows safety ranks behind revenue growth, minimizing expenses
The Motive State of Safety report shows 95% of respondents said driver safety is a priority, but 40% said their fleets are underinvested in driver safety initiatives and technology.
April 4, 2023
Driver coaching and scorecarding
AI-enabled dashcams can help fleets reduce insurance costs
AI cameras go beyond exoneration in the event of an accident to help fleets improve driver safety scores and in effect lower insurance premiums, which are heavy hitters to a fleet’s bottom line.
April 4, 2023
Driver coaching and scorecarding
Eco-driving coaching can improve driver safety performance
A recent study by commissioned by Natural Resources Canada found that a 1% increase in the use of eco-driving technique cruise control is associated with a 3% reduction in the odds of a hard-braking event, which can reduce the odds of having a collision.
March 23, 2023
Driver management
Custom driver apps have become must-have tech
Custom mobile apps are available to most fleets without the expensive IT resources and extended timeline that have traditionally kept them out of reach for most carriers.
March 22, 2023
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