Mobile DVR Solutions for Truck Safety & Cargo Monitoring
Mobile DVR Solutions for Truck Safety Monitoring
In the freight and trucking industry, mobile DVR video solutions are becoming increasingly popular. Drivers often transport valuable goods over hundreds of miles, and fleet managers must verify that drivers comply with proper protocols to ensure the safety of the drivers and everyone around them.
At the same time, due to the prevalence of distracted and careless drivers on highways, recording the entire journey with cameras can provide an accurate account of events, helping drivers avoid false accusations.
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What Is a Mobile DVR Video Solution?
Simply put, a mobile DVR video solution is a system consisting of cameras and a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) designed to capture footage of moving objects. It includes front-facing, side-view, and rear-view cameras installed on the vehicle.
Unlike fixed security cameras, mobile DVR systems are specifically designed for vehicles. They are powerful, rugged, and vibration-resistant. The DVR is the core of the video telematics solution, managing and recording footage from all cameras.
Truck Mobile DVR System
1. Front-Facing Camera Records the Driving Process
The front-facing camera (often called a dashcam) captures everything in the driver’s field of view. Some front cameras also record the driver’s behavior inside the cabin, combined with an in-cabin camera for a comprehensive view.
For example, if a driver swerves to avoid a collision, both cameras will show the road conditions and the driver’s reaction.
**Significance:** This provides a true account of the incident and helps clarify liability.
2. Side Cameras Assist Driving in Congested Areas
Side-view cameras are very helpful in congested traffic. The in-cabin display can automatically show side camera footage, covering blind spots on both sides to improve driving safety.
3. Rear Cameras Help Prevent Accidents
Backup cameras monitor the blind spots behind the truck and automatically display the rear view when reversing, preventing collisions. All cameras support continuous recording, starting immediately when the ignition is on and continuing for a period after the ignition is off to ensure no critical moments are missed.
Why Use Mobile DVR Video Solutions?
Operating a large freight fleet is stressful and costly. Fleet operators need to reduce costs while maintaining optimal performance.
1. Safety
The primary reason to install mobile camera systems is to ensure the safety of drivers and those around them. According to a 2016 report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, tractor-trailer trucks caused significantly more fatalities (2,920) than single-unit trucks (826).
“Any form of speeding” was the most common driving issue among heavy truck drivers, followed by “distraction/inattention.”
Side and rear cameras help drivers navigate congested areas and avoid accidents, minimizing downtime and keeping your fleet running efficiently.
2. Exonerate Drivers
Accidents happen in an instant, and drivers may struggle to recall the full sequence of events. A 360° video coverage of your truck provides concrete video evidence of any collision, protecting your drivers from fraudulent claims and saving you unnecessary legal costs.
3. Cargo Monitoring
The system helps reduce losses and provides better visibility into high-value cargo. It offers fleet managers video evidence of completed shipments. Cargo cameras also increase visibility inside trailers, saving time and reducing errors.
Remote asset monitoring protects valuable goods and verifies loading status, identifying underutilized trailer space to improve operational efficiency.
4. Long-Haul Bus/Truck Drivers
Professional driving requires a high level of skill and continuous training. Cameras are excellent tools for driver training and fleet management, alerting operators to behaviors such as hard braking, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns.
Cloud-based dashcams allow transport managers and fleet owners to understand each driver’s performance, identify areas for improvement, and reward excellent behavior.
5. Telling the Whole Story
You may have heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” However, when it comes to vehicles, photos alone cannot tell the full story. Video recording is the solution.
With multiple camera angles focusing on the road and driver, you can capture all the details in the event of an accident.
Features Offered by Mobile Video Solutions
1. Camera Field of View
A wider field of view captures more activity. Most vehicle cameras have a field of view between 110° and 170°, with some specialized cameras (e.g., school bus stop-arm cameras) offering up to 180°.
2. Pre- and Post-Event Recording
Mobile video solutions save footage before and after incidents, ensuring no details are missed. This is useful if you lack enough hard drive space for continuous recording or forget to start recording after an event.
3. Automatic Triggers
Automatically records important events such as hard braking, stops, or turns, storing them on the DVR to prevent overwriting.
An in-cabin SOS or event marker button can also be installed for drivers to manually flag incidents not captured by automatic triggers.
4. High Durability
External cameras must be waterproof (IP68-IP69K rated) and shock-resistant (17.3G shock rating) to withstand harsh conditions.
DVR units ideally use solid-state drives (SSD) which have no moving parts and are more reliable for trucking applications.
Choosing the right truck mobile DVR video system requires careful consideration of multiple factors.
**YUWEI** designs and manufactures some of the most rugged and durable mobile DVR systems in the industry, supporting 4-8 camera configurations and recording engine starts, TMA deployment, vehicle movement, and impact events.
Our systems capture all activities inside and outside the vehicle to safeguard your fleet’s security.
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