Do you have cameras in your fleet?
Too many fleet managers either say no or admit that their cameras were installed so long ago that they can barely remember the details. If that sounds familiar, it’s time for a reality check – because in 2025, outdated or missing cameras are a liability your business can’t afford.
With costs rising across the board, from insurance premiums to vehicle repairs, you simply can’t afford to put your driver and vehicle security at risk relying on guesses or outdated solutions. Traffic accidents already cost companies billions every year – yes, you read it correctly.
The thing is – bad dash cams can be just as harmful as having none at all. Imagine – you think you’ll get all the necessary evidence from cameras, but turns out they made grainy footage or even turned off randomly midway through the trip. Then, when an incident occurs or someone raises a claim, you are left without any reliable evidence. That’s not protecting your drivers – that’s setting them up for failure.
So, how do you know if it’s time to install fleet cameras or upgrade the existing ones? We’ve put together five clear signs to pay attention to.
Check the list – if even one applies, it’s time for you to take action.
1. Poor Video Quality Is Costing Your Business
A fleet camera’s primary purpose is to provide clear, reliable video evidence in case of an accident or dispute. But if a camera’s footage is blurry, pixelated, or otherwise unusable, it fails to serve its most critical function.
Low-resolution cameras often struggle in real-world driving conditions. Footage that is too grainy to read license plates, identify road signs, or confirm the actions of other drivers can lead to unnecessary legal battles, rejected insurance claims, or lost disputes.
Modern HD dash cams eliminate these issues by providing crystal-clear video, ensuring every detail is captured. This helps clear drivers from false accusations, speed up the investigation, and protect the company from liability. If your current fleet cameras are struggling to provide clear video, upgrading to a high-resolution system is a must.
2. You Work on Dangerous, Underkept Roads
Not every fleet operates on freshly paved highways and well-maintained city streets. Many drivers face pothole-ridden roads, narrow construction zones, and poorly lit rural routes that increase the risk of accidents. Add bad weather to the mix – snow, rain, or fog – and the chances of something going wrong multiply.
When road conditions are unpredictable, having a reliable camera system is a necessity. Clear, high-resolution footage can provide proof of road hazards, helping fleets challenge unfair claims, seek compensation for damages, and hold municipalities accountable for failing infrastructure.
For example, one of our clients, a Finnish timber company, was able to prove that their driver slid off the road due to inadequate road maintenance. You can read more about it in our article!
This company also sends recordings to the local transport association to highlight hazardous road conditions and push for better road maintenance – something they couldn’t do without reliable video evidence.
3. Other Drivers Put Your Fleet at Risk
No matter how skilled or cautious your company drivers are, they can’t control the unpredictable behaviour of others on the road.
Speeding incidents, distracted driving, and reckless lane changes create constant risks that no fleet can ignore. Worse yet, staged accidents and false claims can put both drivers and businesses in financial and legal trouble. The number of staged incidents has been rising at unprecedented levels lately, so driving without dash cams or with old and unreliable ones is a gamble you simply can’t afford.
Without clear video evidence, proving fault becomes a challenge, and insurance claims can skyrocket.
A high-quality dash cam records every critical detail – capturing dangerous manoeuvres, red-light runners, and sudden stops – ensuring that when an accident happens, the truth is on record and your driver is cleared when innocent.
4. Outdated Systems Slow Down Operations
Managing a small fleet is one thing – handling dozens or hundreds of vehicles is a different challenge altogether. As a fleet grows, so do the problems: more drivers, more maintenance, more accidents, and more administrative work.
Manually tracking incidents is time-consuming – you need to go to the vehicle, take out the memory card, load it into the computer and copy files. With Mapon, all records are remotely uploaded to our platform via mobile data.
A modern, cloud-based camera system such as the Mapon camera solution simplifies fleet management by automating video storage, safety alerts, and real-time monitoring.
With Mapon, video evidence is always readily available when it matters most. Our clients consistently confirm that our camera solutions operate seamlessly, ensuring that crucial footage is accessible exactly when needed.
In fact, resolving just one false damage claim can save fleet managers 10–15 hours of work – a game-changer in an industry where time is money.
5. Your Insurance Costs Are Higher Than They Should Be
Frequent accidents without video evidence put your fleet in a high-risk category, driving up insurance premiums. Without proof, insurers assume your drivers are at fault, leading to costly payouts and rising rates. Fraudulent claims and staged accidents only add to the problem, forcing settlements that could have been avoided.
Upgrading to a modern fleet camera system helps prove innocence, prevent false claims, and qualify for lower insurance premiums. Insurers reward fleets that prioritise safety, and having clear video evidence is the key to reducing costs.
Mapon Will Help You Upgrade to a Smarter Cam System
A modern, well-integrated fleet camera system is no longer a luxury – and it’s not as expensive as you might think. At Mapon you can rent high-quality cameras instead of buying them.
It’s time to upgrade. Contact our camera experts now and take your business safety to the next level!