A dash cam is one of the simplest ways to protect your drivers and your business. When something happens on the road, clear footage settles the question of what really happened, often in minutes rather than months.
At Fleetsmart we fit Thinkware dash cams as an add-on to our vehicle tracking. Here’s why, and what to look for if you’re choosing cameras for your fleet.
Why fleet vehicles need dash cams
- Evidence when it matters. After a collision, footage shows who was at fault and protects your drivers from false claims.
- Lower claim costs. Clear evidence can resolve disputes quickly and help keep insurance costs down.
- Better driving. Drivers who know journeys are recorded tend to drive more carefully.
- Protection when parked. Recording while the vehicle is stationary can capture damage, theft and hit-and-runs.
What to look for in a fleet dash cam
Video quality. Look for sharp HD footage and a wide viewing angle, so number plates and road markings are readable.
Reliability. A fleet camera needs to record every day, in all weather, for years. Cheaper consumer cameras often fail or stop recording without anyone noticing until footage is needed.
Secure storage. Footage should be stored somewhere it can’t be lost or tampered with. Our cameras record to an SD card held in a locked box.
Professional fitting. A camera that is hard-wired and positioned correctly records reliably and doesn’t trail cables across the dashboard.
Support. If a camera has a problem, you want one company to call, not a retailer, a manufacturer and an installer.
Why we chose Thinkware
We tested several brands before settling on Thinkware. We chose it for its reliability and image quality, and because it is built for professional installation rather than a quick stick-on fit.
Every Fleetsmart dash cam package includes:
- A Thinkware HD dash cam, professionally fitted by our engineers
- A 32GB SD card, held in a lockbox to keep footage secure
- The Thinkware Dash Cam Link app, for viewing and downloading footage
- Support from the same UK team that looks after your tracking
Our camera is the Thinkware F70 Pro:
- Full HD 1080p recording at 30 frames per second
- 140° wide-angle lens, corrected to reduce distortion at the edges
- Impact detection that automatically saves and protects footage when a collision is sensed
- Parking mode with motion and impact detection, made possible by our hard-wired fitting
- Super Night Vision for clearer footage while parked after dark
- Wi-Fi and the Thinkware Dash Cam Link app, for live view and video downloads straight to your phone
- 12V and 24V compatible, so it suits cars, vans and HGVs
- Built for UK conditions, operating from -10°C to 60°C
Dash cams with Fleetsmart tracking
Pairing a dash cam with Fleetsmart tracking gives you the full picture. The tracker tells you where a vehicle was, how fast it was going and how it was being driven. The camera shows you exactly what happened.
Dash cams are available as an add-on to either of our tracking plans. Get in touch or call 01942 314 976 to add cameras to your fleet.
