FleetCam turns Garmin commercial navigator into video telematics device

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Updated Mar 5, 2020

Fleet Cam Turns Garmin Navigator Into Video DeviceThe Garmin fleet 790 commercial navigation device can now serve as a live-streaming video telematics solution for fleets without any additional hardware. Through a partnership with Garmin and Forward Thinking Systems, FleetCam is now part of the advanced mobile workforce automation app Field Warrior and available to use on the android-powered tablet.

The Garmin fleet 790 built-in camera works as a dash cam when paired with FleetCam through the Field Warrior® app.

According to the company, now users can:

  • Stream live video and download historic video without having to physically access the vehicle
  • View and download automatically recorded driving event clips on a user-friendly web portal for managers
  • Track unsafe driving events along the vehicle’s route with the snapshot breadcrumb trail
  • Review clips, set coaching priorities and leave notes using the integrated driver coaching system

The FleetCam addition is the latest improvement to the Field Warrior app, an all-encompassing fleet management system. The company says this solution is simple to use and, when paired with Garmin fleet tablets, provides users with an array of helpful tools including:

  • A FMCSA-registered ELD solution (requires an additional Bluetooth dongle)
  • Real-time GPS tracking that captures vehicle location and activity information
  • Turn-by-turn commercial navigation that factors in each vehicle’s size, weight and cargo when providing directions
  • Active lane guidance with detailed instructions when approaching turns and exits
  • Driver scorecards that track events like speeding, excessive idling and harsh braking
  • Fully customizable digital forms for proof-of-delivery, driver inspections, and more
  • Two-way messaging with dispatch and field workers

“You get a full-blown fleet management tool now that FleetCam is paired with Field Warrior on the Garmin fleet 790,” says David Isler, CEO, Forward Thinking Systems. “We’ve transformed a top-notch commercial navigation device into a complete video telematics and workforce automation solution. It’s a tremendous value for customers looking to keep equipment costs down while finding ways to improve workflow and accountability.”

Chad Sallman, Garmin senior business development manager for commercial solutions, says, “Gone are the days of needing multiple devices to manage your fleet operation. Now, all you need for your crew is the Garmin fleet 790 and Field Warrior with FleetCam. Garmin’s android-powered tablet does it all at a fraction of the price it would cost you to buy all of these amenities separately.”

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