The company has already installed 40 IT1000 3G forward-facing cameras as part of its commitment to improving road safety, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing insurance costs, with plans to roll-out the solution to more than 200 commercial vehicles.
Transline Logistics will use the cameras alongside its existing tracking solution to provide proof of what occurred in the event of a crash, and also enable the company to identify areas of improvement within the fleet. A detailed report will provide a complete breakdown of all collisions, near misses and harsh driving events, so it can individually tailor its extensive training programme and maximise the use of its state-of the-art driving simulators.
The IT1000 was selected after a thorough review of the vehicle marketplace including both SD-card and 3G devices. Transline Logistics recognised the added benefit of 3G over traditional SD-card technology, with the ability to view incidents within seconds online allowing it to take a proactive and preventative approach to risk management. It also removed the risk of lost, corrupted or tampered data, something that can be an issue with SD-card cameras.
Following detailed product testing in a range of driving conditions – including night time, bright sunshine and heavy rain – Transline found that the IT1000 was able to deliver the necessary footage and supporting vehicle data to best protect and monitor drivers. The device is E-marked, making it suitable for installation and use in vehicles operating within the EU.
Commenting on the installation, Phil Chester, fleet and risk manager at Transline Group said: “We are committed to assessing and training each of our drivers to meet all legal and health and safety obligations while achieving the highest levels of operational performance. We expect the IT1000 3G cameras to help raise standards within the business and we are already seeing a noticeable shift in driver behaviour. Moving forward, this will enable us to improve road safety, reduce insurance costs and enhance Duty of Care.”