Garmin’s DualView camera system boosts OTR safety

Garmin recently introduced the dēzl DualView, a rugged two-camera system that keeps over-the-road drivers aware of their surroundings by providing a clear, live view down each side of their truck.

Once installed, video from the system is viewable in-cab on a paired tablet or dēzl OTR navigator, allowing users to monitor blind spots and receive alerts for merging traffic, the company reported. Drivers can also operate their vehicle with peace of mind, knowing that any detected incident on the road will automatically be recorded in 1080p HD video and saved on a microSD memory card.

“In keeping with our focus of simplifying life for professional truck drivers, the dēzl DualView is a purpose-built solution that promotes increased driver awareness when behind the wheel,” Susan Lyman, Garmin vice president of consumer sales and marketing, said in a news release. “Not only does it give drivers more confidence when changing lanes or backing up, but also having video proof of events can be invaluable for protecting their driving reputation.”

Ready for the road

Benefits of Garmin’s dēzl DualView camera system include:

• Use the dual-camera system to have a live camera view down each side of the truck and increase overall awareness around the vehicle; viewable in-cab on a driver’s paired tablet or dēzl OTR truck navigator.
• Gain confidence when blindside backing by having a clear line of sight behind the truck cab and/or trailer.
• Receive visual alerts when traffic moves into the truck's blind spots and for merging vehicles.
• Automatically capture and save video clips of incidents in 1080 HD on a microSD video card.
• View and share saved videos with the purchase of a Vault plan and an active Wi-Fi connection. Video clips are continuously stored and can be shared from the Garmin Drive mobile app. Without a Vault plan, videos can be stored on a microSD card.
• Rugged, weather-resistant cameras are IPX7-rated and designed to withstand the elements, including sunlight, rain, fuels, chemicals, pressure washers and more.
• Simple, sleek, flush-mount installation secures the cameras to the side mirrors or another flat surface on the truck.
• When connected to a dēzl OTR navigator, use voice commands to control camera views. Saved videos will also show location, speed, date and incident time overlays.

Available to purchase on garmin.com on Jan. 8, the dēzl DualView includes two camera modules, a transmitter box and mounting hardware, and has a suggested retail price of $999.99.