Fleet Camera Reviews: Get All the Answers You Need to Know

Customers are saying both positive and negative remarks about Cartrack’s fleet cameras, as is typically the case with any business. Thankfully, the reviews are largely positive and well-received. As of writing this, nearly 20 000 Hello Peter reviews have left Cartrack with a glowing rating of 4.25/5 stars and a 9.3 on TrustIndex.

One of the best fleet cameras or dashcams is one that ticks all the boxes for fully integrated fleet management, incorporating GPS tracking, telematics, and AI features for maximum functionality. Cartrack’s AI-powered Vision solutions, like AI Dash Pro or AI Multi Vision, are examples of some of the best fleet cameras or dashcams.

The starting price for fleet cameras and dashcams is anywhere between R200 and R300 per vehicle, per month, depending on the camera package and your provider. Cartrack’s starting price for a fleet camera is R289 for a standalone camera without telematics or AI capabilities, and both road- and in-cabin-facing cameras.

The main difference between a standard dashcam and Cartrack’s Vision AI camera system is that the standard camera simply records footage without additional features, whereas the Vision AI cameras have GPS tracking, telematics, and AI capabilities that monitor driver behaviour. AI cameras ensure far greater safety, especially from a monitoring, driver coaching, and safety protocol perspective.

The best dashcams for your fleet business ultimately depend on your business and what your business needs are. The best dashcam for an e-hailing fleet won’t have the same requirements for the best dashcam for a large-scale cold-chain logistics enterprise. Fortunately, Cartrack has various camera solutions for any fleet type and size.

When looking for a fleet camera or dashcam to buy, consider these core features:

• GPS tracking for live vehicle tracking
• Tamper-proof structure for durable hardware
• Decent video quality for clear incidental footage
• Excellent physical and cloud storage, with loop recording functions (so footage is never lost)
• Wide-angle lens to capture more of an area
• Professional installation

Yes, Cartrack’s cameras are compliant with data privacy laws like POPIA and GDPR thanks to our strict data protection policy. Note that as a fleet manager, it’s also your responsibility to inform your drivers (and potentially passengers) about them being surveilled. Always be transparent, get your drivers’ consent, and use the footage only for its intended purposes.

No, you don’t need a full fleet system to get a dashcam or camera system, but if you have an operational fleet, it’s highly encouraged. While standalone dashcams could work for a small fleet, managing multiple cameras without an integrated system is still a headache. You’d have to manually retrieve footage, there’d be no fleet management tools to make life easier, and there’d be no live GPS tracking.

Yes, Cartrack’s cameras are built tough enough to survive accidents. All of our hardware is designed, developed, and produced in-house, ensuring a very strict level of quality control. No camera is 100% incident-proof, but ultimately, Cartrack’s cameras are built to withstand violent shakes and environmental factors.

Cartrack’s cameras last anywhere between 3 and 5 years. The lifespan ultimately depends on the environment and whether it's been taken care of. Cartrack cameras are built according to commercial & industry standards and consequently made to withstand daily fleet vehicle hurdles like exposure to extreme heat & regular use.

If you already have a dashcam or camera system and switch to choosing Cartrack, you:

• Cancel your previous contract and schedule a de-installation
• Organise your chosen package with your new provider and schedule an installation
• Download the app in connection with your new provider
• Update your insurance and registration details