7 4 Reasons Your Fleet Needs Video Technology Case Study: TCW Trusts Trimble Video Intelligence to Enhance Fleet Safety & Accident Liability Protection With operations at 9 inland terminals and 2 port locations, TCW is one of the largest intermodal operations in the U.S., also with a focus on dry vans, yard management and warehousing. And, with that large of a footprint comes increased risk exposure. In fact, in the past five years, TCW was involved in several accidents where they weren’t at fault but they did not have all the evidence to properly exonerate themselves. Enter Trimble Video Intelligence. In addition to providing on-demand context into incidents when they happen, Video Intelligence also captures video when triggered by behavior (think hard braking or rapid accelerations). Presented via a robust back office platform, these videos can help fleets advance their coaching efforts by providing clear examples of driving behaviors that can be improved. After rolling out Video Intelligence and its forward-facing cameras, TCW immediately realized an ROI. “We have already seen the benefits of exoneration within the first couple of months of using Video Intelligence,” said Banks. One example is when a TCW driver recently came around a curve in the dark. A vehicle was approaching in the other direction while a log truck was parked perpendicular to the road, with the logs hanging over into the lane with no lights, warning triangles or hi-vis flag. The TCW driver braked, hitting the overhanging logs and causing some damage to the cab, but avoided a run off road or head-on collision. The police report indicated that the TCW truck rear-ended the logging truck. The video showed this wasn’t the case and, by providing law enforcement with video evidence, TCW was able to exonerate itself and the driver involved. For fleets that are on the fence about adding video or are unsure about its benefits, both Holland and Banks have some key words of advice. “Do this to protect your company. In the litigious society we operate in these days I wouldn’t want to operate without the camera to protect us. The videos also make us better, they make us safer because we can take an event and we can coach on any at-risk behaviors,” added Holland. “I don’t understand why any trucking company, including owner operators, wouldn’t invest in this technology.” Check out the full case study to learn more about TCW and how Video Intelligence is helping them improve safety and reduce accident liability risk. “If you aren’t running video today, that should be the top priority for tomorrow. I can’t express how much it saved us. Not only in defending claims but to make it clear when we may be in the wrong.” – Ronnie Holland, Director of Safety for TCW