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Fleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It CoveredWHAT COULD POSSIBLY
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk Survey
In a world where risk and compliance is a heavier burden than fleet efficiencies, this survey and report were created to provide some background and clarity for those reviewing and assessing their safety procedures and transport policy.
ProVision’s Fleet Risk Assessment Tool was designed to help commercial fleet operators evaluate risk exposure. It provided ProVision with anonymised data for aggregation into this report.
The survey focused on the use, or lack of, key technologies that can help to prevent accidents, as well as more accurately reporting on incidents when they occur, and also on those technologies that can help to improve compliance and safety through best practice.
The top-level findings are highlighted in the following pages. You will also be given the opportunity to download the full report document.
However, the key discovery is the surprising number of fleet operators who are grossly unprepared and under-protected for incidents and accidents that may occur. This leaves them exposed to numerous accidents, large claims, insurance fraud, lawsuits, high legal costs and a heavy administrative overhead while dealing with claims.Fleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskPlay On Vimeo -
A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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Fleet Operators Are Carrying Significant Risk
64% of respondents had a risk score above 70%
The data in the following pages shows that across all fleet sizes, accidents are happening. Yet, there is a major disconnect. 50% of respondents did not have cameras fitted, and of those that did, 42% were single windscreen-mounted dashcams! The majority with cameras are not told if a failure occurs in the hardware and have no access to the footage unless the vehicle returns to base and/or the media is physically removed. This is a major gap in a fleet’s risk management protocols.
Add to this the significant percentage of fleets not doing vehicle checks and not having a defined accident reporting process and we see fleets carrying substantial amounts of unnecessary risk.
When all the answers were collated and based on the risk weighting for each answer, the final risk score per respondent fleet was calculated. When aggregated, it showed that the vast majority are totally unprepared for the risks that modern fleets face and so carry a very high level of risk.A Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceA Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk Survey -
A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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A Significant Lack Of Video-Based Evidence
Only 20% had cameras in ALL vehicles and 50% of respondents had no cameras installed at all
This is a staggering statistic, which is made worse by the fact that a further 20% of respondents only had cameras in some of their vehicles, leaving the majority exposed.
Only 20% responded saying that they had cameras fitted to all vehicles. How Many Of Your Vehicles Are Fitted With Any Form Of Camera/CCTV System?
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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Almost Half Had An Over-Reliance On Dashcams
42% of those with cameras only had a single windscreen-mounted dashcam
A single, windscreen-mounted dashcam will miss crucial views around the vehicle. Anything that happens behind or to the side will be missed completely. Additionally, side and rear cameras can be used as driver safety aids, allowing the driver to see those areas of the vehicle when manoeuvring, increasing safety significantly. Click to see filtered results based on cameras in ...
All VehiclesSome/Most VehiclesAll ResponsesWhich Of The Below Camera System Types Are Fitted?
A Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceWhen these results are filtered to those respondents with cameras in all their vehicles, vs. those with cameras in some or most of their vehicles, the breakdown of types changes significantly. A much larger percentage of those who have invested in cameras for all their vehicles move away from single, basic dashcam options, with multi-camera systems growing from 53% to 81% for those fleets. This hints at a journey that fleet operators take, moving from no cameras to single camera to multi-camera as the technology pervades their fleet and they begin to see the benefits.Some/Most VehiclesAll Vehicles -
A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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A Surprising Lack Of Critical Compliance
17% of respondents do NOT carry out walkaround checks and 63% perform paper-based walk around checks
This is a staggering statistic, which is made worse by the fact that a further 20% of respondents only had cameras in some of their vehicles, leaving the majority exposed. Only 20% responded saying that they had cameras fitted to all vehicles.In today’s compliance-led transport and logistics world, it is unfathomable that there are close to one fifth of fleet operators in our survey who reported that their staff did not routinely carry out walk around checks. It is somewhat reassuring that 63% do so on paper, but this introduces disconnects and delays in reporting that may cause issues.
Electronic records are easier to maintain and review. It means that fault reports are instantly relayed to the fleet manager, ensuring that compliance is maximised. This is especially important where a critical fault (such as issues with lights, brakes or key electrics) are reported. It also ensures that all data is saved in one place, online and accessible.Clickto see filtered results based on fleets with ...
No CamerasSingle CameraMultiple CamerasAll Responses We noted a difference in responses between those who have invested in cameras for their fleet and those that haven’t.
This data seems to indicate a correlation between understanding risk, and so investing in risk avoidance/management technology and following best-practice compliance. In other words, those that do the right things also buy the right things and vice versa. Walkaround checks are a key factor in compliance reporting, but also crucial for reducing and optimising workshop and maintenance costs. By using an online system such as ProVision’s Walkaround Check app, vehicle check data can be stored alongside key trip and event figures, making specific details of a vehicle check easy to recall and codify. Many Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsDo Your Staff Carry Out A Walkaround Check For Each Vehicle Before Every Trip?
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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Many Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They Occur
15% admitted not having any accident reporting process and 64% used paper-based reporting
The data highlights that only 21% of respondents use an electronic means for reporting accidents, while 15% have no process for it whatsoever. The largest majority use a paper process, which naturally delays the details getting to the fleet manager and further does not allow complete records to be collated in a single place.
Splitting this data between those that have cameras fitted and those that don’t shows a correlation between having cameras and a greater likelihood to have an accident reporting process.
Clearly, using an app is the best approach of those currently available as it allows instant and thorough reporting. ProVision’s Accident Reporting app allows the driver to log all critical information, such as taking photos and video of the scene, recording third-party witness and police information, and pinpointing the specific footage recorded by the in-vehicle cameras. This stores data securely in a way that the fleet manager can then access.Click to see filtered results based on fleets...
All ResponsesWithout CamerasWith Cameras Accidents Are CommonplaceA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceIn The Event Of An Accident/Incident, Do You Have An Accident Reporting Process?
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’See More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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Accidents Are Commonplace
The Relationship Between Cameras And Accidents
62% of respondents reported having more than 1 accident across their fleet in the previous 12 months
If that’s not astonishing enough, almost one third of respondents said they had 5 or more accidents per year.
Obviously, the propensity for accidents is far greater as the size of fleets increases, as we can see from chart 5a where the respondents who reported 5 or more accidents per year almost doubled. Chart 5b shows this same data but splits the responses by fleet size. The data shows some correlation between fleet size and accident rate, with fleets of 1 to 5 vehicles reporting the highest percentage of zero incidents in a 12-month period and those of 100+ vehicles reporting the highest percentage of 5 or more accidents in the same period.Another interesting data point is to compare accident rates between those fleets with and those without cameras.
The data shows that those with cameras tend to be the fleets that have the most accidents. In itself, this is logical, as the more accidents a fleet has, the more they will want to have evidence to defend themselves. However, when we also cross-reference the fact that larger fleets have more accidents, it is also logical that larger fleets are more likely to invest in cameras. All ResponsesWith >25 VehiclesGrouped By Fleet SizeWith CamerasWithout CamerasFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’Many Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurClick to see filtered results based on fleets...
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How Many Accident Claims Have You Had In Your Fleet In The Last 12 Months?
How Many Accident Claims Have You Had In Your Fleet In The Last 12 Months?
How Many Accident Claims Have You Had In Your Fleet In The Last 12 Months?
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceSee More Data PointsRelax! We’ve Got It Covered
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Fleets Are Driving ‘Blind’ (No Hardware Alerts)
Fleets Are Driving ‘Blind’ (No Remote Access)
52% reported that their cameras did not alert them of hardware failures, or they didn’t know
The majority of respondents to this survey had no mechanism for knowing if one of their camera systems had failed or was reporting an error.
Fleet operators often report an issue with their previous solution whereby an accident occurred, but on trying to recover the footage they discover that it was not recording due to a fault in the device or recording media. Clearly this is a major point of concern as hardware and media are not infallible and can develop issues. It is even worse that, having invested in some form of camera system, it fails you when you need it most.80% reported they did not have remote access to camera footage
Having remote access to camera footage is critical to successful risk management. This functionality allows the fleet manager to not only live stream video, to check on vehicles as required, but more importantly to download key footage while the vehicle is still at the accident scene.
This is very important as commercial vehicles are often seized by the authorities for further investigation. This can mean that fleet operators who rely on having the physical media in-hand to retrieve footage may experience significant delays in doing so, or as is reported to ProVision on many occasions, may never get the footage at all!
ProVision would see this as one of the most critical features of any camera system, and a must-have for any CameraMatics system. See More Data PointsAccidents Are CommonplaceDo You Have A System That Allows You To Access Camera And/Or Tracking Data For Each Vehicle Remotely?
Does Your Camera System Alert You If There Is A Problem With The Recording Media?
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’Relax! We’ve Got It Covered
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See More Data Points – Download Full Report Now
The survey included many more questions, highlighting other important data points, and these are covered in our comprehensive downloadable report. The other findings and charts in the report include:
OTHER FINDINGSGo To Download Page- 43% reported that their cameras were the stick-on type rather than professionally integrated
- 66% reported that their cameras were tamper-proof
- 66% reported that their camera systems also provided tracking data
- 62% reported that they regularly check their camera systems for proper functioning
- 47% reported that they did not receive alerts for driving events that could indicate dangerous driving
- 77% reported they did not have ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) installed
- 81% did not have 360-degree bird’s eye view system
- 52% reported they did not have a system with delayed switch-off and 11% did not know
- 73% reported that their camera system did not support vehicle system inputs
Relax! We’ve Got It CoveredFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’GENERAL FLEET INFO DATA
- Fleet Size Data
- Vehicle Types In Fleet
- Road Types Travelled
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A Report Of The Findings Of A Fleet Risk SurveyFleet Operators Are Carrying Significant RiskA Significant Lack Of Video-Based EvidenceAlmost Half Had An Over-Reliance On DashcamsA Surprising Lack Of Critical ComplianceMany Are Unprepared For Incidents/Accidents When They OccurAccidents Are CommonplaceFleets Are Driving ‘Blind’Relax! We’ve Got It Covered
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