Verizon Connect said the new cameras can help protect drivers and businesses against false claims and more.Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect in January announced the launch of two advanced offerings designed to enhance safety, driver performance, and operational efficiency.
The new Extended View Cameras deliver near-360-degree visibility with rear, side, and cargo cameras, while a new customizable Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) simplifies compliance and maintenance through Verizon Connect’s Reveal platform. Together, these innovations offer comprehensive tools for owner-operators and fleet managers to safeguard assets, operators, and the communities they serve.
The new Extended View Cameras expand on Verizon Connect’s Integrated Video solutions, featuring four additional cameras and an in-cab monitor. This setup provides visibility around vehicles, helping to reduce liability and costs.
Key features include:
- Improved safety: With near-360-degree coverage, drivers are more aware of their surroundings, helping to reduce the risk of collisions and enabling safer navigation in tight or busy spaces.
- Enhanced visibility: Multi-channel camera views, including rear, side, and cargo angles, provide full situational awareness, improving safety during high-risk events.
- Reduced liability: Side and rear cameras offer reliable video evidence, helping to protect drivers and businesses from false claims, exonerating drivers and reducing legal expenses.
- Reduced costs: The cargo camera can capture instances of damaged cargo due to risky driving behaviors, allowing fleet managers to mitigate future risks and reduce operational expenses.
- Driver performance: Drivers become more conscious of their behaviors, leading to safer driving practices.
“Our customers already reap huge benefits from our award-winning dashcam and driver-facing camera, but why stop there? Now we are extending the benefits by giving them near 360-degree visibility around the vehicle,” said Peter Mitchell, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Verizon Connect. “By reducing blind spots and promoting safer driving practices, our Extended View Cameras empower drivers and fleet managers to operate with even greater confidence and security.”
Verizon Connect is also introducing its customizable DVIR, which is fully integrated into the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management software. The company said this consolidates compliance and inspection tracking into a single platform, helping fleets operate safely and efficiently.
With the customizable reports, DVIR forms can be tailored to meet specific company requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of all vehicle safety standards. Drivers can upload photos to document vehicle damage or issues, improving the accuracy of reports.
Fleet managers receive instant notifications for incomplete inspections or detected vehicle defects, enabling proactive action to help prevent costly repairs or fines. The system also allows for integration with third-party maintenance providers to allow quick resolution of identified defects, reducing vehicle downtime, the company said.
[Related: No-defect Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports no longer have to be filed]
