J.O’Doherty specialises in the waste management sector. It provides a range of services and vehicles for hire and reward in London and the surrounding area, including tippers, grabs, hiabs, low-loaders and bulk haulage.
Matthew Tyler of J.O’Doherty Haulage said: “We wanted the new system to give both our drivers and fleet managers all-round vision of the vehicle and have the option to add on more cameras if needed.”
Compared to a four-channel camera system, Durite’s eight-channel hard disc drive DVR kit is said to offer increased visibility, including monitoring vehicle operations such as tipping. The system supports up to eight cameras, with J.O’ Doherty choosing to mount one looking out from the cab and a dome camera monitoring the inside of the cab. A camera at the rear assists the driver when the vehicle is reversing, while more on each side of the vehicle are expected to provide full coverage when turning.
“Since the systems have been in place,” Tyler continued. “Our drivers feel much more at ease as they know it’s now possible to capture and provide crystal clear footage to support them in the event of an accident - unlike the previous system we had. As for the operational side, it’s greatly helped us to speed up the insurance claiming process, which helps to reduce our vehicle downtime.”