No one wants to end up with an unprovable story when it comes to an unfortunate accident or incident on the road. Having an extra set of “eyes” can make all the difference when it comes to avoidable vs. unavoidable situations.
Dashboard camera technology is constantly evolving, but few can argue against it being a valuable tool for today’s driver. It can help drivers avoid lengthy and costly litigation in today’s high-stakes trucking environment.
Here is a roundup of dash cam options to consider:
- WheelWitness Dash Cam HD PRO Plus: Considered by many drivers to be one of the best on the market, this dash cam features 140-degree recording; automatic on/off that syncs with your vehicle; free 16 GB SD card; on-the-fly zoom; and excellent night vision performance.
- Vantrue X3 1440P: This stylish device has multiple features, including built-in Wi-Fi, which allows you to operate the dash cam via mobile phone; wide-angle, 170-degree view; HDR night vision; automatic collision detection recording; and loop recording.
- Rexing V1LG: With a low-profile design, this model is packed with friendly features such as 170-degree wide angle; built-in GPS logger; loop recording; and an HD rear camera. The front camera captures 1080 pixel HD video at 30 frames per second. It performs optimally in low-light conditions by carefully fine-tuning the exposure.
- Old Shark 1080p HD: The Old Shark 3-inch dashboard cam records at 30 frames per second, features wide-angle recording to get the full view of the road, and has “night vision,” thanks to its built-in infrared light reader. Easy to use, this dash cam turns on and records automatically when the engine starts. It also offers loop recording and supports micro SD memory cards up to 32 GB.
- Garmin Dash Cam 35: With this dashcam’s GPS drivers, you are able to see and record what’s happening outside the cab plus the date and time. It accurately records truck speed, warning when it’s too fast, and alerts you when you are in danger of a potential forward collision.
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