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[Video] Forward-Facing Truck Dash Cams: Everything You Need to Know

December 9th, 2022

Nathaniel Leis

Nathaniel Leis

Nathaniel Leis is the director of safety for ATS. With 16 years of experience in the transportation industry, Nathaniel has worked with Behavior Based Safety programs, OSHA compliance programs, injury prevention and management, facility safety, organizational safety, regulatory compliance with the FRA and FMCSA and operations management. Nathaniel spent the first 12 years of his career in transportation in the railroad sector managing employee safety, facility safety, environmental compliance, intermodal operations and contractor safety for BNSF railway and TTX companies. Nathaniel joined the trucking industry in 2018 with ATS where he works with the operations departments in building and sustaining safety and regulatory compliance programming for ATS and its affiliate companies.

Why do trucking companies have dash cameras in their trucks? Is it to spy on you or is it to keep you safe?

Let me be clear: It’s not to spy on you.

Dash cameras can not only help you improve as a driver, but they can also keep other motorists safe out on the road. In this video, I’ll explain why trucking companies utilize front-facing truck dash cameras and how they encourage safe driving behaviors.