{"id":70359,"date":"2020-01-20T08:28:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T08:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=70359"},"modified":"2020-01-20T08:28:12","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T08:28:12","slug":"vehicle-tracking-system-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-technology-news\/vehicle-tracking-system-2\/70359\/","title":{"rendered":"Why your construction fleet needs an integrated dashcam solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dashcams are increasingly cited as the best way to improve safety for any commercial fleet of vehicles. The very presence of a dashboard camera reduces the likelihood of an accident, improves driving styles and encourages better habits among your fleet<\/h2>\n<p>Drivers are automatically more conscious of their behaviour when it is being filmed, but there are other benefits to adopting dashcams as part of your construction business\u2019 telematics solution &#8211; for your drivers, your business and everyone else.<\/p>\n<h3>Giving context to accidents<\/h3>\n<p>Installing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/construction-technology-news\/dashcam-integration\/68986\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">integrated dashcam<\/a> to support your construction company\u2019s vehicle tracking system is a wise move, especially if it integrates seamlessly with your existing fleet information. In the unfortunate event of an accident, footage from the precise moment of the collision can be retrieved to give context and clarity to what exactly transpired. While you may already be able to confirm the location, speed, braking and acceleration details at the time of a collision, supporting video footage can provide further insight to the vehicle\u2019s movements.<\/p>\n<h4>Dashcams can provide valuable and unique information for the journey in question, such as:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Other vehicles\u2019 movements.<\/li>\n<li>The exact moment of a collision.<\/li>\n<li>Driver behaviour around the time of the event.<\/li>\n<li>The weather conditions on the road\/on site.<\/li>\n<li>Any developing hazards that may have affected the drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Protecting drivers from false claims<\/h3>\n<p>Businesses often face unfair claims against their drivers and having dashcam footage to defend them can be invaluable. Footage can prove which driver was at fault, leaving very little room for speculation. This safety net can reduce stress for drivers and give them peace of mind that footage can easily be supplied as evidence for any specific section of the journeys they make.<\/p>\n<p>An integrated dashcam solution that is linked with your vehicle tracking system will successfully support your drivers in the event of false accusations from the public, customers or other businesses. Some vehicle tracking systems allow businesses to access dashcam recordings directly from the fleet&#8217;s journey logs or route maps,\u00a0 making the retrieval of the video footage very simple.<\/p>\n<p>In events such as these, the dashcam is not only protecting your staff, but also your company reputation and future construction work. The device can save your business from incurring costly insurance payouts, insurance premium hikes and can help to recover any vehicle repair costs that stem from accidents.<\/p>\n<h3>Driving style coaching<\/h3>\n<p>A vehicle tracking system\u2019s driving style analysis feature can be a fantastic tool for driving style coaching &#8211; scoring systems can be used to track progress and highlight where improvements can be made amongst a company\u2019s fleet. This process is enhanced when dashcams are in the mix, as relevant footage will provide examples and give context when managers are discussing low driving style scores with drivers and help to explain why they are seeing these scores.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to justify dangerous actions, such as braking harshly due to not leaving enough space ahead of the vehicle, when the unique situations are available to play back. Therefore, drivers become more accountable for their behaviour, in the knowledge that their employer will be able to see if they had reason to put stress on the vehicle or respond in a certain way.<\/p>\n<p>Many vehicle tracking systems will integrate with the dashcam to automatically flag high-speed or significant G-Force events, making this even easier for companies to manage. With this system in place, a driver\u2019s progress can be monitored more closely and it\u2019s a lot clearer when improvements are being made.<\/p>\n<p>The use of dashcams sends a positive, safety-conscious message not only to a company\u2019s employees, but also to the public.<\/p>\n<h3>What to look for in a dashcam solution<\/h3>\n<p>Look for a dashcam that integrates with your telematics system \u2013 this way it will work as an extension to your valuable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/construction-technology-news\/gps-fleet-tracking\/65974\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle tracking data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s beneficial to opt for a solution with cloud-based storage, rather than keeping the data on the camera itself. In the latter scenario, if the camera is lost &#8211; so is your data.<\/p>\n<p>HD footage will provide a clearer account of what was going on around the vehicle and show crucial vehicle registration plate details.<\/p>\n<p>Usability is key \u2013 look for devices with in-built event triggers to alert you, such as high-speed\/significant G-force events.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it\u2019s important that you can request footage for a specific time or location, for example following a collision or insurance claim.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Quartix vehicle tracking for construction businesses and dashcam integration, head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.quartix.com\/en-gb<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@quartix.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enquiries@quartix.net<\/a>. The Quartix representatives will be happy to help you decide which option is best for your business \u2013 call us on 01686 806 663.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quartix Limited<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tel: +44 1686 806 663<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@quartix.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enquiries@quartix.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.quartix.com\/en-gb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/Quartix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Quartix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: this is a commercial profile.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dashcams are increasingly cited as the best way to improve safety for any commercial fleet of vehicles. 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