Use Commercial Dash Cameras to Mitigate Distracted Driving
This past month was Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and new estimates by the National Safety Council (NSC) indicate that our roads are increasingly dangerous. From the driveway to the parking lot and back home, every trip your employees make exposes them to distracted driving risks. On an average day, eight people are killed and hundreds more injured in distraction-related crashes.
That is why CallPass is dedicated to providing trucking companies with the products and resources they need to enforce distracted driving policies on the road. Using commercial dash cameras for fleets can help make the roads safer for everyone.
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted drivers pose a serious threat to everyone on the road, but commercial truck drivers must be particularly vigilant in avoiding distractions while they drive. Not only protecting their own liability, they hold the perception and bottom line of your entire organization as they sit behind the wheel. In addition to the liability issues that can arise from distracted driving incidents involving tractor-trailers, commercial truck drivers must also consider how distracted driving affects their CSA scores.
Commercial trucking companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their drivers are adequately trained and licensed before putting them behind the wheel. If a driver is negligent or reckless and causes an accident that injures someone, the company can be legally liable for damages. And since trucking companies are required to carry more insurance than personal drivers and have more resources available to pay compensation, they can be a target for lawsuits.
These are the types of distractions that frequently pose a safety threat fleet managers strive to identify and eliminate:
Electronic devices – Whether it’s talking on the phone, texting, or using an app, smartphone use is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents for both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.
Boredom – Drivers may be tempted to change radio stations, eat, or look at interesting scenery, vehicles, or people outside their vehicle if they become bored while driving. Long drives without breaks, causing fatigue, is the prime results of this.
Fatigue. Fatigue can be managed by scheduling adequate rest periods. Still, drowsy drivers may still succumb to distraction behind the wheel.
The Benefits of Commercial Dash Cameras
Commercial dash cameras offer significant benefits for trucking companies and their drivers.
Dashcams Act As A Witness. Dashcams can record and save footage of the road from the driver’s perspective, creating a black box for trucks. These devices make it possible to reconstruct events and determine who is at fault in an accident or road incident.
In case of a crash, video evidence is valuable for insurance claims and can help minimize costly disputes. The footage from commercial dash cameras can be used in court to exonerate a driver by showing that they were not at fault. Since they can potentially reduce insurance costs, dashcams are an excellent investment.
Dashcams Act As A Deterrent. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of preventable collisions. Texting while driving can be considered as dangerous as drunk driving—having been shown to decrease reaction time as much as having a blood alcohol concentration level near 0.08 percent.
More companies are installing commercial dash cameras in their trucks to help reduce the risk of distracted driving and as part of a more extensive fleet management program.
A Fleet Management Dash Camera System Can Help Your Company By:
- Improving The Safety Of Your Drivers And Others On The Road.
- Providing Concrete Evidence In The Event Of An Accident Or False Claim.
- Monitoring Driver Behavior To Improve Fuel Efficiency.
- Real-Time GPS Tracking For Each Vehicle
- Protecting Against Cargo Theft And Tampering.
- Enabling Proactive Coaching To Improve Driver Behavior.
- Building A Safer Reputation For Your Company.
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Commercial Dash Cameras Mitigate Risk and Save Lives
LANA™ Dashcam by CallPass is an intelligent dash camera that records video evidence to safeguard drivers, vehicles, assets, reputations, and livelihoods. LANA™ Dashcam AI software detects risky vehicle operations such as hard acceleration or stops, tailgating, and other driving behavior that may indicate distracted driving.
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