GPS With Dash Cam Video: 5 Reasons Why Businesses Need Both

Both dash cams and GPS solutions have proliferated fleets in recent years. These two technologies are being combined in interesting ways. For example, a dash cam solution with GPS and speed recording can provide data about vehicle utilization above and beyond location tracking and video evidence. Combining data from multiple sources is an important part of modern GPS fleet tracking, letting fleet managers see useful details about what their drivers are doing.

How fleets benefit from a dashboard camera with GPS

With GPS alone, it is already possible to track individual vehicles or fleets comprised of thousands of vehicles. This helps fleet managers ensure that drivers are on-route and on-schedule. It is even possible to configure alerts to let you know when a vehicle is off its expected path. GPS provides important safety benefits and can help fleets ensure high quality of service for customers.

A dash cam provides evidence in case of an incident, whether it’s a collision, a near-miss, or just a complaint about a driver’s behavior on the road. This evidence can help prove a driver acted appropriately by taking evasive action—or, if necessary, help identify drivers who are causing problems with aggressive driving behavior. Better still, a dash cam that also includes a driver-facing camera can provide additional information about what is happening inside the vehicle and how it relates to what is occurring on the road.