Truck DVR Camera Systems

How do Scout Truck Camera Systems Work?

The Scout DV series of truck camera systems are MDVR’s (Mobile Digital Video Recorders) that capture a complete video and telematics history of vehicle operation. Unlike some event-only based truck camera systems, Scout MDVR’s record 100% of the activity from every camera and store this on the MDVR itself. Depending on the configuration, this is typically 2 to 4 weeks of vehicle activity, providing management with the ability to review situations from well in the past that suddenly come to light. Each frame of video can include speed, heading and location of the vehicle, as well as harsh driving behavior and the status of inputs it may be monitoring, such as PTO, fuel level, etc. Scout systems can handle from 1 to 16 cameras strategically placed in the vehicle.

Scout MDVR’s provide an impressive return on investment, by reducing the costs for insurance, fuel and ongoing maintenance. This is accomplished through measurable reductions in speeding, reckless driving, brake & tire wear and accidents. Scout systems reduce liability by acting as both a prevention and post analysis tool. Unlike many of today’s cloud-based mobile video systems, Scout DV Series systems do not come with mandatory monthly fees and long-term contracts. All Scout systems are available with or without live connectivity. Even when installed as stand-alone systems, Scout protects your drivers and vehicles by pre-empting events, while simultaneously acting as a silent witness.

How do Scout truck camera systems differ from other systems available?

1. Many cloud-based systems are event-only based. Thus, the only video that is transmitted to the cloud for storage or alerts are those that were triggered by a predefined event, such as speeding or harsh driving. The reality is that many of the day-to-day issues that arise requiring video review stem from untriggered and undefined situations that would not have triggered an event. Scout systems capture everything, allowing management to review any time and date range from any camera. 
2. Information that did not trigger an event would need to be manually searched on the device and often, these devices lack sufficient storage capacity. Stored video history may be overwritten in as little as 2 or 3 days. Scout systems provide the longest storage history in the industry by combining the latest H.265 compression technology with the highest storage capacity. Depending on the model and configuration, 14 to 30 days of history are typically provided.
3. Some of the leading mobile video providers sell systems into vertical markets that don’t meet the requirements to effectively address those markets. For example, selling a dual dash cam system into a towing fleet misses the mark, with insufficient camera positions and insufficient storage history to effectively meet their needs. Scout systems are available to properly address all vertical markets.
4. The largest providers of mobile video telematics systems have a common playbook: Use low-priced hardware as bait for long-term contracts with over-priced monthly payments. GPS Commander has a different philosophy that combines no contracts with fair-priced hardware and optional a-la-carte services.