Dash cams are bad news for whoever causes the accident, so if you're in the wrong you'd better hide that camera quick!
Adam
Dash Cams: Good idea or Not
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by DLKeur, Feb 19, 2014.
Page 2 of 14
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
Not really any downside to having one. Sure if by some chance you were in an accident that was your fault and it was turned on you could have the footage subpoenaed. Of course if you were inclined to you could also erase such footage and claim it wasn't turned on. Technology isn't a bad thing, use it to your advantage. Or don't, it's your choice.
DLKeur Thanks this. -
So long as you're sure he's a professional driver, 100% of the time it may be advisable. But I doubt if 2 in 10 cases where an event occurred where the trucker was cleared, the dash cam would actually capture anything relevant. They're good at capturing rear-end accidents (following too close). And in a bad accident where the driver was injured and the vehicle towed, the dash cam will be gathered as evidence by the police. And where he may have been given the benefit of the doubt, it may prove aggressive or unsafe driving on the trucker's part, or simply bad driving habits.
It's a double edged sword. And, you need to monitor towards both sides to the rear to capture most incidents where the trucker was genuinely not at fault.DLKeur Thanks this. -
We also don't need these cell phone things either. For decades we got along fine with the phone on the wall in the kitchen. We could even make it mobile with a long cord so it would reach the living room couch.
Frank -
Why would you post links to your videos telling fellow truckers to take a look if they are private??Truckinchic Thanks this. -
There are no cons to having dash cams. I have one in each car and 3 in the truck. One on each outside mirror and one on the windshield. I have them set to panoramic view so i have full 3 lane coverage when needed from the windshield. The two on the mirrors cover the complete sides of my truck. Protects from fuel theft in the truck stops, or hits from inexperienced drivers.
Worth the money and hook-up time.hardworkinman and DLKeur Thank this. -
DLKeur Thanks this.
-
hardworkinman and DLKeur Thank this.
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 2 of 14