Smart data management helps fight off accident verdicts
Summary
"Every time theres another bell or whistle on the truck, theres more data created," he said, adding that data collection systems include the trucks electronic control module (ECM), collision avoidance, roll stability, event recorders, and electronic log, among others. Moseley said its key that fleets understand what data is being collected by the truck and designate someone to look at it and interpret it. Moseley said trucking companies often enter a courtroom at a disadvantage with regard to public perception, making cameras and video footage a key defense component considering that passenger cars are at-fault in upwards of 80% of all accidents involving a truck. "Weve got to delete," he said, adding that a hoard of old video files can be used against a driver and fleet, even if the footage is unrelated to an accident. Moseley added that its also important to work with the camera supplier to ensure that once the fleets file is deleted, its not backed up anywhere else.