4 Trimble Transportation Video Intelligence Risks 4 With Video Intelligence tools, transportation companies can have an objective pair of eyes at the scene, to see what the driver saw and what the driver may have been reacting to. In combination with telematics data, fleets with Video Intelligence capabilities now have access to the whole story. The captured footage and accompanying data could be the evidence a driver needs to keep his or her job, save employers significant money, and help companies take preventative measures by improving driver performance and adopting safer company standards . Historically, transportation companies have been hesitant to adopt any technology, particularly video systems, because they worried that having too much data could potentially be used against them in court. Research shows, however, that in the case of car-truck fatality collisions, more than 75 percent of the time, the accident is the fault of the car driver. As additional research has been conducted, more transportation and logistics companies are realizing the significant benefits of implementing systems that gather as much data as possible. Fleets can save millions of dollars by using video to prove a truck driver was not at fault in the case of an accident, and even more costs can be avoided when companies leverage Video Intelligence data to improve driver behavior. Furthermore, Video Intelligence can provide context around risky driving behaviors such as hard braking, collisions and more, which drivers previously may have been let go for, without an objective view of the situation that caused the behavior. In an industry where it can be challenging for fleets to recruit and retain safe drivers, having comprehensive, objective information that shows a driver did everything possible to avoid a collision or other event can help a driver stay on the road, saving time and money. The availability of video also provides an invaluable safety coaching tool to help drivers see and learn from behaviors that need improvement. In fact, fleets have reported to Trimble that drivers who are shown video of their own risky driving behaviors tend to take responsibility and make greater strides toward improvements. The Risks of Operating Without Video Intelligence Fleets utilize Trimble video intelligence data in many ways, including: | To provide evidence in the case of an accident | As material for driver coaching | To live-stream a trailer camera for improved backup visibility Trimble Transportation Video Intelligence