Semi-truck cameras: why multi-camera systems are a smart investment for fleets

Posted 23 Sep 2025

Running a large fleet is tough. Every week brings challenges: a driver sideswiped in city traffic, a disputed claim after a rear-end collision, a cargo damage complaint from a customer, or yet another jump in insurance premiums. Any one of these incidents can take a semi-truck off the road for days and cost tens of thousands in repairs, claims, or lost business.

Whether you’re moving goods across North America in semi-trucks, operating or managing buses, trailers, or tankers, the risks are the same — you need eyes everywhere. At CameraMatics, our multi-camera solution delivers just that with full 360° visibility, actionable driver insights, and a proven return on investment.

From cabin to cargo: end-to-end camera coverage

Accidents can happen anywhere around a vehicle. While head-on collisions are the most common, side impacts, rear-end collisions, blind-spot incidents, and accidents while reversing also occur frequently. And they can be extremely expensive, highlighting the importance of 360-degree visibility.

CameraMatics is built to adapt to every fleet. Whether it’s front, side, rear, trailer, cargo, or driver-facing coverage, we can install our cameras wherever you need an extra set of eyes.

With up to eight cameras per vehicle, drivers can eliminate blind spots, monitor cargo security while on the move, and see live feeds through the in-cab display — giving them greater awareness of their surroundings when maneuvering, reversing, or navigating tight spaces.

For fleet managers, the same footage is accessible via the CameraMatics dashboard, providing reliable evidence for claims, compliance, and driver coaching.

And the results speak for themselves: McCulla, a leading haulage operator, cut unsafe driving events by 72% and reduced accident claims by 23%, saving over £200,000 annually. Their insurers even part-funded the system, recognizing the scale of the risk reduction.

cameramatics genie pro ai dashcam

Sidenote: 3 channel dashcams for smaller fleets

While full 360° coverage is ideal for large fleets, smaller vehicles still need focused visibility. The Genie Pro dashcam provides a simple, flexible solution — with up to three cameras, it gives delivery vans, service vehicles, and smaller fleets an extra set of eyes wherever they need them most, without the complexity of a full multi-camera system.

ADAS and driver facing cameras: preventing accidents before they happen

At CameraMatics, we don’t wait for accidents to happen — we stop them before they do. Studies show that over 90% of serious crashes are caused by human error – fatigue, distraction, or risky driving habits. Our AI-powered cameras support drivers to prevent this happening.

Driver-facing cameras detect fatigue, phone use, and other distractions in real time, providing in-cab audio warnings to help drivers correct their behavior before an incident occurs.

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) add another layer of safety, alerting drivers to potential front-end collisions, pedestrians in the vehicle’s path, or when they are following too closely for extended periods. The result is fewer accidents and a direct reduction in the costs and headaches that typically follow.

These figures, collected across 10 customers over the course of 12 months, show the tangible benefits of proactive driver monitoring.

Another example is Woodland Group, who achieved dramatic improvements in just five months.

Distraction events dropped by 89%, driven by actionable driver insights and targeted safety briefings. More than 10% of drivers received direct coaching on distracted driving, leading to safer behavior on the road.

Woodland also recorded a 48% reduction in harsh braking events, demonstrating how improved driver awareness directly lowers accident risk. Safer driving also contributed to reduced vehicle wear, lower maintenance costs, and more efficient fuel use across the fleet.

Cargo & trailer cameras: protect your assets

Cargo is one of a fleet’s most valuable assets — and one of its biggest risks. Across North America, cargo theft rose 27% in 2024, with losses topping $455 million. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program estimates that cargo theft alone costs the US economy more than $15 billion each year.

CameraMatics trailer and cargo cameras give operators full visibility over their freight, helping prevent theft, deter tampering, and provide indisputable evidence when incidents occur.

Footage is automatically captured and uploaded to the cloud whenever trailer doors are opened or cargo space is accessed, so fleet managers have immediate access to critical evidence.

To ensure nothing is missed, our cameras are built to perform in all conditions: infrared technology delivers clear footage in darkness, and internal heating prevents condensation inside refrigerated trailers.

This guarantees that critical cargo activity is recorded anytime, anywhere, without gaps or blind spots.

“Having multiple cameras installed on my HGV fleet, has literally saved us millions”

John Moran, Managing Director, Flannery UK

Ruggedised cameras built for heavy-duty fleets

Large 18-wheelers or big rig’s face some of the harshest conditions on the road: constant vibration, heavy shocks, extreme heat or cold, and exposure to rain, snow, and dust.

CameraMatics hardware is engineered to withstand these challenges, ensuring footage is reliably captured and stored in every scenario, with:

  • Rugged mounting options that keep cameras secure
  • Optional fireproof and waterproof storage, protecting critical footage even in extreme events
  • Proven reliability across all fleet types, from long-haul heavy duty trucks s to specialized machinery

This gives fleet managers peace of mind, knowing that footage is secure and instantly available via the CameraMatics dashboard, enabling quick claims handling, effective driver coaching, and streamlined regulatory compliance.

Reduce claims. Improve compliance. Simplify operations

CameraMatics stores months of footage on HDD/SSD with full playback and no clip limits, giving fleets reliable evidence whenever they need it. Claims and legal work take less time — in some cases halving staff workload — while improving compliance and reducing risk.

Fleets can manage operations through the CameraMatics Safety Centre or connect cameras to third-party fleet management or IVMS platforms, making it easy to monitor compliance, track driver behavior, and maintain regulatory standards across all vehicles.

“Thanks to the CameraMatics system we have experienced an overall improvement in how we handle claims and, more importantly, a reduction in the cost of payouts, both of which have delivered tangible benefits to our bottom line. But the factor that gives us real peace of mind is how key it has been in helping us handle and reduce non-compliance issues in our workforce.”

General Manager, Dynes Motor Group

Complete visibility. Real results.

CameraMatics multi-camera systems give fleet managers the footage and insights they need to prevent incidents, protect cargo, and cut costs.

Fewer accidents. Faster claims. Better compliance. Real savings.

That’s what fleets see every day with the right cameras in the right places. Experience complete visibility — contact us today.