Fleet camera systems have come a long way since entering the SA market just over a decade ago. It’s unbelievable to watch how quickly this technology has developed and adapted to the needs of fleet professionals. Two things stand out here: better safety is the first; driver management is the second.
Why are they important? Well, they directly impact your profits as a business. Cartrack will take you through some of the most important & definitive ways fleet camera systems transform the way fleet companies do business. You’ll quickly see why the best & biggest fleets only get bigger and more successful because of this transformative tech.
Ready to learn more and implement this into your own fleet? Good decision. Let’s begin!
Getting fleet camera systems for fleet vehicles is your best way to enhance safety & compliance. It’s also one of the most effective methods for evaluating your drivers and identifying their individual coaching needs. At the end of the day, fleet cameras have PROVEN their worth as an invaluable way to grow your fleet and make more profit.
There are some interesting stats about this (both local and global). Here’s one that may interest you:
According to the South African Transport Association (SATA), vehicle numbers on the road rose by 1.4% year-on-year, reaching a total of 12 million in September 2024.
Sounds good for our economy, but there's a downside too.
You see, the roads of South Africa will experience more truck-related accidents than passenger-related ones. This is a consistent statistic, and it’s one that Cartrack has always tried to lower. With the help of technology (and nowadays AI tech), we’ve looked at the root of these accidents and what can be done to prevent them.
Truck drivers have a big responsibility. They operate large vehicles that can cause devastation on the road that’s unique from a regular car accident on your way to work. If they lose control of their trucks, it’s almost inevitable that other road users will be affected—NEGATIVELY!
We’ve done our research. We’ve looked at the stats. These are the most common causes of truck driver accidents. Once you see them, you’ll quickly realise why fleet camera systems are the most obvious solution:
Once we knew what the problems were, we felt more able to come up with the solutions. Ironically, one solution actually goes a long way to solving ALL of these problems. You guessed it: vehicle cameras!
Check it out…
Problem: Many drivers don’t get enough sleep during their off times, making them dangerously tired while driving.
Solution: AI fleet cameras can detect signs of fatigue like droopy eyes, yawning, and long periods of eyes being closed.
Problem: Drivers are often distracted by passengers, food, smoking, and things they drive past.
Solution: Dashcams can now monitor driver behaviour and alert you (and them) to potentially dangerous in-cab actions.
Problem: Going over the speed limit is a common occurrence with truck drivers. Most of us have seen the maximum speed board at the back of their trucks, but many drivers don’t always adhere to this important rule.
Solution: AI-powered dashcams for fleet trucks actually detect speeding, and even record evidence of the speeding so you can address it later.
Problem: Because of the size of their vehicles, truck drivers can sometimes struggle with all-round visibility. Their blind spots are often more extensive than yours or mine.
Solution: Fleet cameras give your drivers a full-vehicle view of what’s behind, in front, and next to their vehicles. This prevents them from swerving at the wrong time, cutting off other drivers, or hitting the brakes too quickly.
Fleet cameras help you to manage your drivers because of their additional features that track, observe, and alert. AI has revolutionised cameras to be so much more! This gives fleet managers like you the ability to comprehensively check on your drivers, track the vehicle they’re driving, and alert you to anything pertinent (like unauthorised passengers, collisions, or dangerous behaviour).
As of 2025, fleet camera systems can offer you a full package of awesome features that show you the road ahead, as well as the driver inside the vehicle cab. Sounds like a regular dashcam, right? Well, our dashcams also offer:
So as you can see, Cartrack is offering so much more than a dashcam. This is a system that solves a myriad of everyday problems faced by fleet managers and company owners across South Africa.
Even the most basic fleet camera system from Cartrack possesses ‘SmartCabin capabilities, giving you a live stream of the road ahead. Basically, you see what the driver sees (yes, even at night with our infrared night vision). But tracking is also integrated into this entry level camera system, helping you identify where your driver was when any incident happened.
Then there’s the dual vision that also has AI features. Dual vision simply means you get a feed of the road ahead as well as the in-cab. So why integrate AI into a camera that already monitors your drivers and their viewpoint? Because you simply can’t sit and watch your drivers all day long—especially if you have multiple teams on the road. Our cameras do that for you, and only alert you when something’s wrong.
If you really need a full package, Cartrack also offers a multi-camera system with AI surveillance. This gives you up to 8 to 16 cameras that give you an all-round view of the vehicle, its contents, the road, and the driver. This is super helpful for large trucks, because something might happen on the side or the back of the vehicle that regular dashcams wouldn’t capture. This system does of course include all of the other awesome features mentioned above.
Important to remember: Cartrack can tailor your camera package to suit any vehicle. We can add cameras, configure them to capture blind spots, and even help you surveil your vehicle contents.
Video footage from fleet camera systems is a constant stream that feeds to your head office or mobile device. Footage is only stored at your request, or when an incident is detected. This footage will be stored for as long as you need it, and can be requested for:
If you already have an existing telematics or GPS system, you might want to integrate fleet cameras to make that system better. This is done by linking video data with your vehicle’s telematics data (things like speed, location, and driver behaviour).
Now all you need is a dashboard where everything can be viewed and controlled from. Cartrack gives you immediate access to a centralised platform, giving you full control of your drivers, your camera live feeds, and tracking info.
The best and most advanced fleet camera systems in South Africa belong to Cartrack, and we pride ourselves in staying ahead when it comes to fleet camera technology. Not only have we solved multiple fleet management problems, but we also tailor our systems to suit all individual fleets.
Important note: You might be wondering about compliance to POPIA when it comes to tracking and surveilling your drivers. This blog will help you understand how this works and what your obligations are.
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