Smart Dashcams, numbering 500, installed by C&RT for enhanced driver safety.

The Canal and River Trust (C&RT) has taken a significant step towards improving the safety of its drivers and the public on the road by installing over 500 Smart Dashcams across its fleet. These AI-enabled devices, provided by Teletrac Navman, a Vontier company, are revolutionising C&RT's approach to driver safety and training.

The Smart Dashcams are an integral part of a connected mobility platform for managing vehicle and equipment assets. They offer a unified view of video and telematics data in real time, providing drivers with a clear understanding of their own driving, both good and bad, for a meaningful and efficient training program.

High-risk driving behaviour or repeated driving triggers in-cab notifications from the Smart Dashcams. This feature allows C&RT to recognise and reward safe driving practices based on data from the Smart Dashcams, while also providing informed coaching to drivers who may need improvement.

Steve Mulvaney, the fleet manager at The Canal and River Trust, has been instrumental in introducing Smart Dashcams to improve loading and driving behaviour within the organisation. He also has access to formal driving training with the data from the installed Smart Dashcams.

The Smart Dashcams will empower C&RT's fleet managers to enhance driver safety, with the ultimate goal of reducing accidents and ensuring the smooth operation of C&RT's operations.

It's worth noting that Steve Mulvaney and the team at C&RT have shown a positive response to the Smart Dashcams, expressing a desire to improve and increase their own safety as well as the safety of others on the road.

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The Smart Dashcams also provide a way for drivers at The Canal and River Trust to recognise potential risks through the replay of their own driving. This feature allows drivers to proactively address any issues, contributing to a safer and more efficient fleet.

In conclusion, the adoption of Smart Dashcams by The Canal and River Trust represents a significant stride towards enhancing driver safety and promoting a culture of safe driving within the organisation.