Exterior Mounted Cameras for Fleet Surveillance

Fleet Surveillance Exterior Mounted Cameras

In today’s logistics and transportation industry, the level of refinement and intelligence in fleet management directly impacts operating costs, efficiency, and safety. Among the key technologies, exterior mounted camerasact as the “eyes” of the fleet, playing an indispensable role. They transform the surrounding real-time environment into visual data, giving managers unprecedented monitoring capabilities and insights.

Why Are Exterior Cameras Essential for Truck Fleets?

Due to their large size, numerous blind spots, and complex driving environments, trucks require external visual assistance more than any other vehicle. A well-designed exterior camera system can:

1. Eliminate Deadly Blind Spots:Significantly reduce collisions, pedestrian run-overs, and scrapes with smaller vehicles caused by blind zones.

2. Record the Truth of Accidents:High-definition footage provides indisputable evidence in case of traffic incidents, preventing unnecessary disputes and financial losses.

3. Assist Drivers in Safe Operations:Deliver real-time video to help drivers with reversing, turning, and lane changes, easing driving pressure.

4. Monitor Driving Behavior and Environment:Not only track external conditions but also indirectly oversee whether drivers follow safe practices, such as maintaining proper following distance.

YUWEITEK Truck Fleet Monitoring System

YUWEITEK’s GPS-based fleet management solution integrates a full set of hardware, including exterior cameras, to build a seamless safety monitoring network. The diagram below illustrates a typical installation layout:

Instead of relying on a single device, the system forms an ecosystem of multiple dedicated cameras, host units, and alarm devices working together. Key components include:

1. Exterior Cameras

HD Blind Spot Camera

①　Function:Designed to eliminate large blind zones at the front and sides of trucks. Mounted on the front or side, it transmits real-time footage to the in-cab display.

②　Value:Greatly reduces risks of collisions with pedestrians, bicycles, and small vehicles during starts, turns, or low-speed maneuvers.

360° Surround View Camera

①　Function:Uses wide-angle cameras placed at the front, rear, and under side mirrors to stitch together a bird’s-eye panoramic view.

②　Value:Provides drivers with a top-down perspective, enabling blind-spot-free maneuvering in tight spaces, traffic congestion, or complex loading/unloading sites.

ADAS Camera

①　Function:Mounted inside the windshield facing forward, it uses computer vision algorithms to analyze road conditions in real time.

②　Value:Enables advanced safety features such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Headway Monitoring Warning (HMW), crucial for preventing highway rear-end accidents.

2. Host Terminals

Full HD Car DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

①　Function:The system’s core unit, connecting all cameras (internal and external), encoding, storing, and transmitting video data.

②　Value:Supports multi-channel recording 24/7 and uploads critical footage via 4G/5G networks to the management platform for remote access.

In-Vehicle Display Screen

①　Function:Mounted on the dashboard, serving as the video output terminal.

②　Value:Displays real-time camera views (e.g., rear view when reversing, blind spot when signaling), giving drivers clear environmental awareness. It can also serve as a hub for navigation, infotainment, and information interaction.

3. Internal Monitoring & Safety Alerts

A complete fleet monitoring system must also focus on the driver. Combining internal and external monitoring ensures full protection.

Driver Status Monitoring (DSM) Camera

①　Function:Mounted inside the cabin, facing the driver. Using infrared sensors and AI algorithms, it detects fatigue (yawning, eye closure) and distractions (smoking, phone use).

②　Value:Issues timely warnings before danger arises, helping prevent fatigue-related accidents at the source.

Audible Alarm

①　Function:Activated when ADAS or DSM detects potential risks (e.g., tailgating, drowsiness). Emits loud beeps or voice prompts.

②　Value:Provides direct and effective alerts to prompt immediate corrective action, ensuring the driver’s attention.

Exterior mounted cameras for fleet surveillance are no longer standalone recording devices. As YUWEITEK’s solution demonstrates, they are the sensory front-end of a connected, intelligent safety ecosystem. By integrating blind spot cameras, 360° surround view, and ADASwith DVR hosts, display screens, DSM cameras, and alarms, fleet managers can establish a comprehensive monitoring system that covers all three critical factors—people, vehicles, and roads.

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