In the last two years, many large trucking carriers have adopted dual-facing dash cameras, which are able to record the driver and the road at the same time.
In order to address complaints that the cameras invaded a driver’s personal space, the manufacturer, Lytx, ensured drivers that the in-cab camera would only activate if it was triggered by a safety event, such as a sudden stop.
This week, Lytx announced a new software, which will run on the Drive Cam system, that takes driver surveillance to a whole new level. The new program called ‘Unisyn’ boasts the ability to record from multiple cameras continuously, without the need for a safety trigger. Lytx says the “always-on” recording featured can record and store up to seven days of continuous footage.
“For some fleets, safety may be balanced against operational efficiency and/or security priorities, which can be addressed through the ability to observe and track vehicles in all aspects of their day,” said Brandon Nixon, Lytx chairman and CEO.
In addition to standard road-facing cameras, and in-cab driver-facing cameras, Lytx says the Unisyn “always-on” system will also be able to connect to side-mirror cameras, rear-view cameras, in-trailer cameras, and side-view cameras.
In a press release, Lytx said the Unisyn program is designed to give carriers more control, by giving them the ability to see everything, at all times.
Their explanation for moving from an event-triggered system, to an always-on system? “Needs can change over time.”