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New Verizon Connect Tools Aim to Reduce Blind Spots, Cut Accident Risks

The company unveiled 360 cameras and a DVIR to boost fleet safety, cut costs, and simplify compliance for fleet managers.

Monitor part of the Extended View Cameras showing multiple views around and inside a fleet vehicle.

With near-360-degree coverage, drivers have more visibility of their surroundings, helping to reduce the risk of collisions and aiding navigation in tight or busy spaces.

Photo: Verizon Connect

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Extended View Cameras set and in-cab monitor.

Verizon Connect’s Extended View Cameras expand its Integrated Video platform, featuring four additional cameras and an in-cab monitor.

Photo: Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect recently launched its new Extended View Cameras and Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) to enhance commercial fleet safety, driver performance, and operational efficiency.

The Extended View Cameras deliver near-360-degree visibility with rear, side, and cargo cameras. The customizable Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) aims to simplify compliance and maintenance through Verizon Connect’s Reveal platform.

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These new options have the potential to provide fleet managers with advanced tools to protect their vehicles, enhance driver safety, and improve community road security.

Extended View Cameras: Enhancing Visibility and Driver Performance

Verizon Connect’s Extended View Cameras expand its Integrated Video platform, featuring four additional cameras and an in-cab monitor.

According to the company, this setup can provide fleet managers with near-complete visibility around vehicles, enabling enhanced visibility and driver performance while helping to reduce liability and costs.

Uses and features include:

  • Improved safety: With near-360-degree coverage, drivers have more visibility of their surroundings, helping to reduce the risk of collisions and aiding navigation in tight or busy spaces.

  • Enhanced visibility: Multi-channel camera views, including rear, side, and cargo angles, provide fleet managers with full situational awareness, improving safety during high-risk events.

  • Reduced liability: Side and rear cameras offer reliable video evidence, helping protect drivers and businesses from false claims, exonerate drivers, and reduce legal expenses.

  • Reduced costs: The cargo camera can capture instances of damaged cargo due to risky driving behaviors, allowing fleet managers to mitigate future risks and lower operational expenses.

  • Driver performance: Drivers become more conscious of their behaviors, leading to safer driving practices and allowing them to better adhere to safety protocols.

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“Our customers already reap huge benefits from our award-winning dashcam and driver-facing camera, but why stop there? Now we are extending the benefits by giving them near 360-degree visibility around the vehicle,” Peter Mitchell, senior vice president and general manager at Verizon Connect, said.

“By reducing blind spots and promoting safer driving practices, our Extended View Cameras empower drivers and fleet managers to operate with even greater confidence and security,” Mitchell said.

Driver Vehicle Inspection Report: Streamlining Compliance and Maintenance

Verizon Connect also introduced its customizable DVIR, which is fully integrated into the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management software. This addition consolidates compliance and inspection tracking into a single platform, helping fleets operate safely and efficiently.

Features include:

  • Customizable inspection reports: DVIR forms can be tailored to meet specific company requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of all vehicle safety standards.

  • Visual evidence: Drivers can upload photos to document vehicle damage or issues, improving the accuracy of reports.

  • Real-time alerts: Fleet managers receive instant notifications for incomplete inspections or detected vehicle defects, enabling proactive action to help prevent costly repairs or fines.

  • Seamless API integration: Integration with third-party maintenance providers allows quick resolution of identified defects, reducing vehicle downtime.

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“DVIRs are essential for maintaining vehicle safety, prolonging vehicle life, and, of course, meeting regulatory compliance,” Mitchell said. “Our DVIR solution makes it easier for fleet managers to track inspections, address issues early, and keep their fleets safe and on the road.”

The solutions are now available to new and existing Verizon Connect Reveal customers. The Extended View Cameras are available in the U.S., while the DVIR is available in the U.S. and Canada.

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