CENEYE Predictive AI Camera Nears Launch After Successful Trials
CENEYE Predictive AI Camera Nears Launch After Successful Trials In a groundbreaking leap toward enhanced road safety, the automotive industry is on the brink of welcoming a transformative innovation – the CENEYE predictive artificial intelligence camera. This game-changing technology is currently undergoing its final trial phase with a prominent Northeast Bus & Coach operator, heralding […]
Proposed Updates to HGV Safety Permit Scheme and Direct Vision Standard: Ensuring Safer Roads
Proposed Updates to HGV Safety Permit Scheme and Direct Vision Standard: Ensuring Safer Roads In pursuit of its Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries in London by 2041, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, introduced the world-leading Direct Vision Standard (DVS) in 2019. The DVS is designed to enhance […]
Is now the time to reconsider cameras in the cab?
Is now the time to reconsider cameras in the cab? The ongoing discussion of the need for driver facing cameras is one that has often split the industry. However, with more onus for fleet operators to provide further protection for their drivers as well as general road users, the in-cab camera debate may need to […]
Best practice for installing driver facing cameras
Best practice for installing driver facing cameras The use of vehicle cameras has become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer numerous benefits to both commercial and private drivers. However, it’s important to be aware of the legal implications of installing driver-facing cameras. In most countries, the use of inward-facing cameras is allowed, but […]
Centrad CCTV systems keeps Notts & Derby passengers and drivers safe on the road
Centrad CCTV Systems Keeps Notts & Derby Passengers and Drivers Safe on the Roads Notts & Derby buses, part of The Wellglade Group, has invested in Centrad eight-camera CCTV systems for five brand new vehicles manufactured by Alexander Dennis to join their growing fleet. The company, which serves a vast portfolio of customers including local […]
Vehicle CCTV Systems the Key to Deterring Vehicle Crime Says Centrad
Vehicle CCTV Systems the Key to Deterring Vehicle Crime Says Centrad A former operator who launched his own bus business at the tender age of 17, is now helping fleet operators throughout the UK fight back against vehicle crime and fuel theft. Geoff Cross, who is now Managing Director at leading vehicle CCTV and telematics […]
Centrad to unveil groundbreaking one-stop fleet safety portal at Euro Bus Expo
Centrad to unveil groundbreaking one-stop fleet safety portal at Euro Bus Expo Leading supplier of Vehicle CCTV and telematics for fleet operators, Centrad, is set to unveil a ground-breaking smart camera solution at this year’s Euro Bus Expo, the UK’s premier bus, coach and mini vehicle event, at Birmingham’s NEC on 1st – 3rd November […]
State-of-the-art Centrad Camera System gives added protection to wholesaler LWC Drinks
State-of-the-art Centrad Camera System gives added protection to wholesaler LWC Drinks Delivering beers, wines, and spirits into thousands of locations across the UK every year, LWC Drinks has invested in 30 new six-camera Centrad systems for its new vehicles to strengthen its service to customers and to ensure the safety of its 240-strong check team […]
Use of AI is the future of ensuring driver safety says Centrad
Use of AI is the future of ensuring driver safety says Centrad Over the past two decades artificial intelligence has been playing an integral role in paving the way to transforming industries in both a positive and progressive way. This seismic change is particularly being felt in the transportation industry, which at present is utilising […]
Vehicle Camera Technology brings multiple benefits for businesses
Vehicle Camera Technology brings multiple benefits for businesses An increasing number of businesses across the UK are realising the multiple benefits of investing in 360-degree vehicle camera technology for their fleets to protect their drivers and other road users. The popularity of dashcams just a few years ago was a catalyst for the growing use […]
Centrad welcomes Backhouse Jones’ advice but believes fleet operators could go one step further in avoiding bridge strikes
Centrad welcomes Backhouse Jones’ advice but believes fleet operators could go one step further in avoiding bridge strikes Jonathon Backhouse, director of specialist transport and logistics lawyers Backhouse Jones, has urged UK fleet operators to ensure they have protocols in place to mitigate the risk of bridge strikes following a recent spike in incidents. In […]
Protect Your Fleet with CCTV and Telematics
Protect Your Fleet with CCTV and Telematics For over fifteen years, Centrad have supported an array of fleet operators, providing protection against a large number of operating issues such as fraudulent insurance claims, vandalism, theft and anti-social behavior with bespoke Vehicle CCTV cameras and telematics solutions. These protect fleet operators within two key areas: protection […]
What are Geofences?
What are Geofences? Geofences allow you to be automatically notified and report when your fleet enters or exits a specification location or area. Geofences allow you to: Receive timely alerts in the event of unauthorised activity such as vehicle thefts Review staff / vehicle data instantly when entering or leaving a specific location (for example […]
WH Malcolm levels up vehicle safety through CCTV vehicle camera technology
WH Malcolm levels up vehicle safety through CCTV vehicle camera technology WH Malcolm, part of the Malcolm Group, the UK’s leading providers of logistics, construction and maintenance services in the UK has extended its use of vehicle CCTV camera technology in a bid to enhance the safety of its drivers and employees on-site. The Group, […]
Jet Express boosts efficiency and safety with CCTV vehicle camera technology
Jet Express boosts efficiency and safety with CCTV vehicle camera technology Leading time critical logistics solutions provider, Jet Express has made a significant investment in vehicle CCTV camera technology to boost customer experience and to safeguard both the wellbeing of their drivers as well as vulnerable road users. To facilitate this, Jet Express called upon […]
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Centrad opens new Head Office
Centrad opens new Head Office and Warehouse facility Vehicle CCTV and GPS Tracking supplier Centrad has opened its new 5,000 square foot office and warehouse facility in Amber Business Village, Tamworth. The building was acquired in 2019 and following extensive renovation will now act as the companies Head Office and the warehouse for its UK […]
Do camera systems reduce fleet insurance premiums?
Do camera systems reduce fleet insurance premiums? By Geoff Cross – Managing Director, Centrad As a founder and MD of a fleet operator until 2018, I have been at the forefront of many fleet insurance renewals including a number of nervous ones with annual premiums creeping or even hiking up, often due to unpaid reserves […]
DVS enforcement delayed until March 2021
DVS enforcement delayed until March 2021 Transport for London (TFL) has advised all fleet operators that the enforcement of the Direct Vision Standard / DVS scheme will now be delayed until March 2021 due to the challenges fleet operators have faced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme will still legally come into force from […]
What you need to know about Direct Vision Standard (DVS)
What you need to know about DVS **UPDATED** DVS enforcement delayed DVS enforcement has been delayed until March 2021 — All Heavy Goods Vehicles that are over 12 tonnes either entering or operating in Greater London will soon need to be in possession of a valid safety permit as part of the Direct Vision Standard […]
Centrad in the News – ‘An Operator’s Best Friend’
Centrad in the News – ‘An Operator’s Best Friend’ Coach and Bus Week spoke recently to Geoff Cross our Managing Director about the issues he experienced with Central Buses and how vehicle CCTV became such a critical part of running a profitable public transport business. Centrad has been providing vehicle CCTV and telematic solutions to […]
SD Card or Hard Disk Storage – which is best for your Vehicle Camera System?
SD Card or Hard Disk Storage – which is best for your Vehicle Camera System? When purchasing a camera system for your vehicle you should expect a supplier to have several options of recording systems to choose from. Some of those will store footage onto an SD Card and others will record onto a Hard Drive. One […]
Do fleets fitted with cameras require warning signage under GDPR?
Do fleets fitted with cameras require warning signage under GDPR? In May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into place, superseding the Data Protection Act which previously governed the use of CCTV in vehicles. Commercial vehicle owners who have camera systems installed which record video footage are covered by GDPR. Cameras which are […]
Are you ready for FORS?
Are you ready for FORS? The FORS Standard defines the requirements that fleet operators must meet in order to attain and maintain FORS accreditation. Organisations with audit dates on and after the 14th of January 2019 will be audited against Version 5 and must therefore prepare their Bronze, Silver or Gold audit(s) against the revised […]
7 things to consider before choosing a Vehicle Camera supplier
7 things to consider before choosing a Vehicle Camera supplier With an increasingly crowded list of suppliers it can be a minefield choosing the right camera system at the right price. There are a huge number of differences regarding the reliability, quality, ease of use and functionality with a varying degree of customer service levels […]
4 Reasons why fleet owners should introduce video telematics
4 Reasons why fleet owners should introduce video telematics Telematics data has proven to be invaluable to fleet operators in recent years. Reducing fuel costs, improve efficiencies and reduce incident rates by monitoring driver behaviour. To protect fleets even further, the best practice is to combine telematics data with video – ensuring an accurate eye […]
Why it’s essential for fleets to be fitted with cameras
Why it’s essential for fleets to be fitted with cameras Running a commercial fleet can be expensive and stressful. Having operated a fleet operation myself since 2003, I know all the headaches fleet owners face. Fortunately though the introduction of cameras on my own fleet, I was able to achieve savings of 64% on fault […]
