Running a fleet is no easy task, and the more vehicles in your fleet, the higher the risk of collisions and fender benders. Proving who was at fault in the event of an accident on the road is not always easy unless you have video evidence. For fleet managers, investing in dash cams for all fleet vehicles is a worthwhile decision. Dash cams are becoming more and more popular for both commercial and personal use, and they have become more affordable over the years. Even a simple dash cam can make all the difference when it comes to figuring out the next steps to take after an incident on the road.
Constant Recording
Dash cams aren’t just recording when there is an accident. Fleet drivers who have their vehicles fitted out with a Netradyne camera will have the additional benefit of filming throughout their journeys, which can help with all kinds of incidents. Aside from crashes, a dash cam can capture near misses, abuse from the general public, other accidents that happen nearby, and even crimes occurring. A dash cam adds a sense of safety for the driver, both during road accidents and a range of other situations that they may encounter when doing their job.
Job Security
With a dash cam fitted to their vehicle, good fleet drivers can enjoy more job security, with the knowledge that if something goes wrong, they have proof of their good driving habits and any measures that they may have taken to mitigate the damage or try and prevent the crash. Previously, without dashcams, fleet companies could only go by the driver’s word, which may not have always had the best outcome for some drivers, who may not have been believed. As a result of investing in dash cams, you may be able to attract more talented, dedicated drivers to your fleet.
Easier Insurance Process
Making an insurance claim in the event of one of your fleet vehicles being involved in a collision can be a time-consuming and often stressful process. With dash cam footage, however, lots of the unanswered questions are no longer an issue, as the insurance company can see exactly what happened, and make decisions based on the facts. This makes the whole process of insurance claims easier to go through and can lead to faster insurance payouts.
Employee Training
Along with promoting safety and gathering evidence to use for insurance purposes, dash cams can also contribute to better employee training. Drivers who have questions about issues that they have encountered on the road can get clearer answers by pointing out exactly what happened on their dash cam footage. Reviewing dash cam footage can also be an ideal way to figure out what drivers are doing on the road, and where additional training and development might be required to improve driving skills and safety.
Safety is paramount when running a fleet business. With dash cams installed in all vehicles, both drivers and the company can benefit.
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