There is a hidden risk while fleet vehicles are out on their routes. That danger is now declining thanks to Vehicle Video Recording Systems. The benefits companies gain in lower costs, fewer accidents and reduced risk make the investment worthwhile.
A product like Hunter Video is rare on the market. It stands out for its security, reliability and ability to meet every requirement of any fleet. Here you'll learn all the factors that can ensure you make the best choice.
How does Vehicle Video Recording help with fleet management?
Fleet management usually requires great skill to handle many different situations, many of them highly stressful and risky for drivers, passengers and the company.
That's exactly what makes a Vehicle Video Recording System so valuable. Those who manage and operate the fleet gain benefits such as the following:
- Remote access: events inside fleet vehicles can be accessed remotely, so there's no need to wait for the vehicle to return to review what happened during the trip.
- Multiple viewing angles: cameras can be installed in different positions to provide views from several angles. There are front, exterior and interior cameras that track what happens inside and outside the cab to monitor cargo, passengers or merchandise, as well as side and front exterior cameras that record and monitor traffic events while the vehicle is on the road.
- Recording history: the cameras let you review past recordings, and files can even be downloaded when needed.
- Compact and easy to install: a Vehicle Video Recording System takes up very little space inside a vehicle, so it doesn't affect operations or cargo capacity. It's also easy to install. At Hunter Video we also have specialized technicians who know how to determine the exact placement of each camera.
- Merchandise inventory control: cameras make it possible to monitor any movement or removal of merchandise during the trip.
- Fewer thefts and other crimes: cameras record any attempt to steal merchandise or harm passengers or drivers. Recordings act as a deterrent and as evidence to support actions or prove crimes.
- Evidence of traffic accidents: with a video surveillance system installed, the facts can be verified and the party responsible for an incident or collision determined. This provides evidence so authorities and insurers can rule on the case.
- Driving habit assessment: a vehicle surveillance system makes it possible to monitor drivers' habits. For example, you can verify whether harsh braking or sudden acceleration is the driver's fault or whether something actually justified it. With this data, you can take steps to correct behavior, prevent vehicle damage and save fuel.
Which features matter most in a Vehicle Video Recording System?
Although there are many models and brands of vehicle video recording systems for fleets, only a few, like Hunter Video, offer the essential features. When choosing this kind of system, keep the following key aspects in mind:
- Vibration resistance: this feature is essential because a vehicle vibrates constantly while it's moving. Without it, nearly all recordings would be unusable.
- High durability: fleets commonly include heavy vehicles such as trucks, tow trucks and pickups, or lighter vehicles under very intensive use. They're also constantly exposed to extreme weather and nonstop operation, so cameras must be made of tough, highly durable materials.
- Live video: footage from the video surveillance system must be sent live, in real time. That's what makes the system so valuable for detecting failures, preventing accidents and providing assistance.
- Night and low-light vision: although some fleets don't operate at night, any vehicle may end up working into the evening. Some areas, such as tunnels, or rainy weather also provide little light. That's why this feature is essential and must always work reliably.
- HD quality: advances in technology mean that even very simple camera systems now offer high-definition quality, capturing every detail and movement with no room for doubt.
- Platform access: the system should provide web and mobile app access. In today's highly mobile world, broad access ensures the video surveillance system is always monitored and available for supervision.
- Audio recording: the best vehicle video recording systems include audio playback to ensure a complete understanding of events.
Why is a Vehicle Video Recording System worth the investment?
A Vehicle Video Recording System offers many advantages worth considering when you invest in one. These advantages are built into Hunter Video and mainly include the following:
- Recorded footage serves as evidence for courts and insurance companies.
- It helps you monitor drivers' driving habits.
- It contributes to the safety and protection of passengers and drivers.
- It helps reduce merchandise theft.
- It helps identify anyone who commits crimes or violations against the camera-equipped vehicle.
- It enables immediate help in emergencies or accidents because it streams images in real time.
- It simplifies the administration and management of a vehicle fleet.
- It reduces labor costs by showing precisely whether or not a driver makes mistakes, so you can make corrections, take strategic decisions or let a driver go.
What makes Hunter Video stand out?
- Access from multiple platforms
First, Hunter Video provides access to footage from a web platform, where you can view every available angle based on camera placement. You can see all camera feeds at the same time on a single screen. You can also access it from a mobile app with live video and audio, and review the recording history in the Playback module.
- Real-time video and audio
All captured footage is streamed in real time to the viewing platforms. The audio system is built into the cameras and transmits sound simultaneously with the video.
- Cameras for different positions
Hunter Video plans include cameras for heavy and light vehicles, and for each vehicle type there are interior and exterior cameras that cover the necessary angles.
- Anti-vibration technology
Hunter Video cameras record accurately, sharply and without interruption under harsh conditions on any route.
The system is certified and has passed numerous tests that guarantee high-definition images.
In short, Hunter Video gives any vehicle fleet the best a Vehicle Video Recording System has to offer. So if your company needs an efficient, proven system to improve fleet protection and management, it's time to request your quote. Don't let mistakes and panic in unexpected situations disrupt your operations. Contact us by visiting our website or calling 809.620.2002.
