AI camera systems are used in South African fleets to monitor drivers, record vehicle data, and manage logistics remotely. Any company that takes their fleet seriously needs a comprehensive way to manage that fleet as affordably and efficiently as possible. Now that AI is being integrated into these camera systems, they’re better than ever!
According to Cover, an estimated 25% to 30% of fatal crashes in South Africa are caused by driver fatigue! So, what if your fleet managers could detect driver fatigue before it happens? What about other causes of accidents? Can you prevent those too?
This is why Cartrack has covered the 5 best features of AI camera systems in South African fleet management. This technology not only saves your organisation a large percentage of your profits, but also protects your assets, your drivers, and your long-term growth. Let’s explore how.
If you’ve been wondering if your current vehicle dashcams are worth replacing with AI camera systems, check out this brief overview:
Now let’s look at each one more in-depth.
One of the best features of an AI camera system is the software’s ability to detect potentially dangerous driver behaviour. This includes:
These behaviours can have a devastating impact on your driver and your vehicle. Getting notified of these behaviours helps you to better manage your fleet, because you’re never in the dark. Alerts will be sent to you and/or your fleet manager in real time, so you'll always have a sense of control even when your drivers are far away.
Regular dashcams are usually forward-facing. The AI camera systems at Cartrack provide forward and driver-facing (known as in-cab) cameras that monitor the driver and the driving compartment.
But what’s so special about that, and what role does AI play in these camera systems? Well, these cameras have ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) and DMS (Driver Monitoring System) features. DMS is what we covered in the previous section.
However, ADAS is much more advanced, because this is where the AI really proves its worth to you and your driver:
Further to receiving the event-based alerts mentioned above, AI camera systems also allow you to view live footage of your driver and the surroundings of your vehicle. What you may not know is that when one of those alerts is sent, it triggers the recording software and intelligently decides what important events to archive for later viewing.
This means that every time something out of the norm happens during the driving process, your AI camera system will record and keep that footage for:
“GPS & Telemetry Integration for Contextual Oversight…” might sound technical, but it’s easy to grasp. It simply means that your AI camera system uses GPS to track the vehicle’s exact location, and then pairs this with telemetry data, like speed, braking, and fuel use.
Together, this data gives fleet managers a clear picture of what was happening and where. As you can imagine, this makes it easier to understand incidents, coach drivers, and improve operations.
It’s nice to know that you and your fleet managers can access pertinent footage whenever you need it. But what about storing all of this information? Together with intelligent technology, AI camera systems also come with a cloud storage infrastructure that allows you to archive a large amount of footage for later use.
As footage ages, you can delete it, or simply purchase more storage space. This allows you to retrieve footage when necessary, but these systems also track and record driver scorecard data. This never gets deleted, because you’ll need it to rate, train, and commend your drivers.
AI camera systems can be distinguished from standard dashcams primarily through their ability to detect pertinent activities. 6 more features worth mentioning include:
Because all of this data is recorded and stored via cloud-based storage systems, you get an archive of relevant information that regular dashcams wouldn’t provide.
Let’s compare your regular dashcam to the AI camera systems Cartrack offers in terms of these six features.
At the forefront of AI camera technology for fleets is Cartrack. We’ve pioneered the industry and developed devices and systems that make your job easier when it comes to managing your vehicles and drivers.
You might be considering dashcams for your fleet. Perhaps you’ve already got them. Replacing them with AI camera systems is the best way to evolve your fleet and give you the data you need to grow as an organisation.
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Harsh event detections are alerts triggered when your driver brakes too hard, takes sharp turns, speeds suddenly or drives in a risky way. Your AI camera picks these up in real time. This helps you spot unsafe habits early and improve both safety and fuel efficiency across your fleet.
AI cameras give you clear video proof of what happened before, during and after an incident. This reduces false claims and helps speed up insurance processing. Your business saves time, avoids unnecessary costs, and has stronger evidence to protect drivers and your company’s reputation if disputes do arise.
Yes, most AI camera systems are built to resist tampering. However, no system is fully foolproof. They use locked mounts, secure storage and cloud uploads to keep your footage safe. If someone tries to interfere, alerts can be sent to you so that action is taken quickly.
Yes, AI camera systems are designed to handle South Africa’s tough roads and weather conditions. They’re built with durable parts that resist dust, vibration and heat. This makes sure your footage stays reliable whether your trucks are driving on highways, dirt roads or mining routes.
Most AI cameras keep recording for a set time after the ignition is switched off. This is usually powered by backup batteries or low voltage connections. It means your vehicles remain protected while parked, helping you to capture footage of theft attempts or damage even when no one’s driving.
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