Truck driver-facing cameras: The good, the bad and the ugly
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2022
- Driver-facing cameras: spend any time online and you’ll know as well as I do that drivers are typically not… fond of them…
Yes, I’ve talked to drivers who actually have good things to say about them. But I think it’s fair to say that they haven’t been painted in the same light as something like, say, TPMS, a technology with little debate about its effectiveness.
But how are driver-facing cameras from the whole of the fleet’s point of view? Straight business.
Well, one argument is that the potential benefits of driver-facing cameras do not outweigh the cons-namely, upset drivers who may leave the fleet. You know as I do that there’s a driver shortage, and fleets are increasingly prioritizing their drivers. Look no further than modern sleepers with all their creature comforts, or the drivers’ lounges found at many fleet and OEM service shops, as examples of this.
Some fleets also use the truck’s telematics data as a camera replacement.
By looking at this data, you can tell what the driver’s doing in the cab without actually seeing the driver. You can tell what percentage of time her foot is on the accelerator pedal, when she hits his brake or the clutch, whether she’s got cruise on, what the RPM is in the truck - even whether the blinker’s on in a turning incident.
If you have that much detail in the data, do you need a camera?
Let’s look at the other side of this issue: the argument for driver-facing cameras. Is there a solid use case?
Well, the first and most recognized reason is so the fleet can see what is going on in the cab, especially during a critical event, including minute details regarding the circumstance. This is fairly common in the industry to learn of unwanted behaviors and help coach drivers to improve their safety performance.
Second, there is now technology that utilizes real-time machine vision algorithms to detect the presence and movement of drivers and passengers. These features can help notify fleets of the presence of an unnecessary passenger or help turn off the in-cab camera when the driver is not in the seat driving. These functions can be further enhanced to monitor for distraction and drowsiness.
BUT - and this is huge - if fleets want to take advantage of driver-facing cameras and all the technology I just talked about, it’s important that the fleet sets up a process for reviewing and using the video properly and regularly. Otherwise, that fleet may find all that information they went through the trouble of gathering could turn into a liability.
If the fleet is vigilant in its review, keeping detailed logs regarding what they saw and what actions they took as a response, inward-facing cameras are a great way of providing an extra layer of security for drivers who have been falsely blamed for a collision. Video captured from an inward-facing lens will verify the condition of the driver and, in the case of a claim against a driver, can provide a strong defense to show he or she was alert and attentive, saving both the driver and fleet from potential litigation and the trouble that comes along with it.
Of course, every fleet is different, and some may decide that they don’t want or need the cab-facing camera, which is why video telematics solutions in the marketplace tend to make the inclusion of driver-facing video optional.
No matter how you feel about the idea of driver-facing cameras, the best way to implement them is by prefacing their installation with clear communication to your drivers about what these cameras will capture, how they will work and how this will help not just the fleet, but the driver, too.
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I am 100% against driver facing cameras!! I have made it driving 44years and don't need someone looking and telling me how to drive!! Invasion of privacy as well.
It's close to 20 years for me and I'm the same way. I don't need a babysitter. But as far as a outward facing camera I'm all for it cause these idiot drivers makes it a no brainer who is at fault. They need to crack down on car drivers, rental box trucks, people driving campers/ busses and also the ones pulling a trailer behind them and they don't have the long mirror arms or the forget they have a trailer back there. I've been hit but a driver that admitted to me, cop, insurance company, and judge that he forgot he was pulling a big trailer and didn't have the proper mirrors. And it's only getting worse out here.
I agree 💯%......they are stealing my skills so they can go robotic, there's nothing worse than feeling like a prisoner in your own truck and being monitored 24/7
The camera facing out is to protect the company and the driver.
The camera facing in is to protect the company by throwing the driver under the bus.
At Saia Motor Freight when we got onboard cameras we were told that the cameras were only facing forward. Six months later at a safety meeting we were told to "quit putting tape over what appears to be a lens facing the drivers, it's the dimmer for the screen when it get's dark." Well we're not stupid. When you put tape on and off of the "dimmer" the brightness of the screen doesn't change. Later at a safety meeting we were told " yes it's a camera lens but that's the only way the camera comes and it's not hooked up." Later we were told "yes it's hooked up but it only comes on either because of hard breaking, speeding or in an accident." Later at a safety meeting we were told " in addition to these 3 reasons it "also comes on randomly !!"
Those who surrender Liberty for Security deserve neither!
CRST just started putting driver facing cameras in their trucks. We were told that the cameras would only record us in the case of an “event”. I thought an “event” would be an accident or hard breaking incident or what not.
Wrong.
It tracks eye movement, body movement, and reports to corporate any time you are doing anything except looking straight ahead and driving.
I just gave them notice that our working relationship is soon coming to an end. I will not be micromanaged like that. Been in the industry for over 20 years. Way too many employment options out there for me to deal with that.
They have enough money to invest in micromanaging,if drivers are so important why aren’t they giving better salaries and really paying holidays,CRST is controlled by crooks all over ,SAY NO TO CAMERAS
They make people sign ,I didn’t sign Im not giving them the right to hear my conversations or see me scratch their nuts
You have been driving for 20 years and you work for CRST with a camera on you?
@@tristanwwsd I moved out of state, needed a job and they had the best offer in the area I moved. So, who should I be working for?
@@bluewater454 Anyone, or anybody else.
My company watches up when we're on break laughing at us if we take naps between jobs and other things and shows everyone
Suit them body is your lunch lawyer up
I work for a water company and do this exact things they just sit in their office and never ever know what we go thru always getting on anyone about some little thing and they enjoy it
One I went to work and a camera was installed without any notice. The good thing is I will not be working in this truck anymore. I will never put facing cameras on any of my drivers.
I didn’t sign any agreement to be under surveillance 24/7 this shit is UNREAL. So invasive it’s insane and making me wanna quit
The camera is only there for one Together evidence against you in case of an accident.
but if you dont get in a accident the company can fire or suspend you that aint right......
@@nbatrill8823 in America companies can fire you for any reason except for race you really need a union to watch your back
@@nbatrill8823 there's only one way to guarantee you're not going to get into an accident and that is don't drive
@@nbatrill8823 couple months after I started his Covenant in stop-and-go traffic on the freeway an idiot backed into me I had radar and cameras to prove I was not at fault before radar and cameras I would have been blamed
There is no good about it for us the drivers. Its not even good for the company because the turnover at these companies is extremely high, plus all of the good drivers walk. Its only good for insurance companies.
Na I can't have someone watching me 24/7 lol wierd 😂
Against it all the way, Maybe for Rookies,but not for experienced drivers
But they lie
Thanks
What is the name of that camera?
In the u.k.there is a law for everything,but the people watching,will not be drivers,so they try bothering you,pushing you around.but remember,its a double edged sword,if you have that situation.this constitutes harassment
To the absolute letter of the law,it is driving without due care and attention if TWO hands are not on the wheel,to weaponise the camera's will mean they sack,punish,or everyone leaves.
The big firms and supermarkets dont want you to eat,drink,talk,sing,etc. PRISONERS get more rights than us.
I heard a big uk firm removed them after one week,the lady watching had enough of seeing bare bums,she felt harassed with nudity!
IRONIC HUH??
Moral of story never hit your breaks hard just hit it or hit the deer
I cover it when I’m not driving.
Tort Reform not a camera
basically, if your manager or company isn't pushing, literally shoving this down your throat, I wouldn't worry about it, the thing is though, if you get into an accident while the cam is covered, company insurance won't cover you for an accident and it'll come out your pocket, other than that, I don't think they give a shit if you're just driving a sprinter...big rigs though...way different. I worked for many delivery companies and I have never ever had a company say to me, "we caught you putting tape over the camera, you're fired" even if you had to sign some document that said you'd get fired for covering the camera. fact is, electronic devices malfunction and they would really need to want to fire you, IF THEY CAN PROVE you covered it with tape, but don't get me wrong, you can't have it covered your entire shift. I just cover it when I need to smoke a cigarette which happens only once a month or 2, they just study patterns. The one thing I would worry about is sexually harassing A.I that is having sex with the CEO