Camera Views You Didn’t Know Your Business Needed in Its Trucks

If you run a business that relies on heavy-duty pickup trucks that do a lot of towing, then you know how complicated managing your trucks and trailers can be. Your drivers probably transport some serious and valuable cargo behind your pickups, and each time you send them off on a job, you hope that they have enough command over the big truck and vessel behind it to get where they’re going safely—and with your precious cargo intact.

When customers interested in commercial truck sales in Wilmington visit any of our dealership locations, we like to introduce them to General Motors’ heavy-duty superstars: the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks. Why? Because they both have up to 14 unique camera views available (depending on the trim you choose) that help your employees better monitor and control both the truck and the trailer. When your income relies on your trailers getting where they need to go safely, you need great technology that helps make your drivers safer and more precise on the road. Below are some of the best work-ready camera views available on either model. We won’t cover all 14 here—but we would be happy to show you those we don’t cover in person at one of our locations.

Transparent Trailer View

It’s possible that you’ve put one of those “How’s my driving?” stickers on the backs of your commercial trucks. You want your employees to be respectful on the road. But, the truth is, when they have a big trailer behind their truck, it can be hard to see someone tailgating them or struggling to get around them on US 17. Transparent Trailer View lets your drivers actually see through the trailer, with a clear view of the vehicle behind them. They can monitor the behaviors of the vehicles behind them much more easily than when they rely on the exterior mirrors and know when to change lanes or pull over to allow someone to pass.

Inside Trailer View

If your teams transport livestock, like horses, sheep, or cows, it’s especially important that your drivers regularly monitor them—especially on longer drives. Barriers between animals can get knocked over, feed or water could be displaced and make a mess, or one animal might require immediate medical attention. There are many things that can happen when your employees transport living cargo, and waiting until their next stop to check on your animals might not be the best idea. Luckily, Inside Trailer View lets drivers look inside the trailer so they can check on your livestock in real-time and know if they need to pull over to attend to them.

HD Surround View

Depending on where your employees operate, they might have to navigate around plenty of obstacles. If your company has regular work around busy areas, you know that pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles are constantly there. Managing a big truck with a trailer in tow gets even trickier in these situations. So we like to show commercial truck drivers the HD Surround View option. It provides a bird’s-eye view of the truck and trailer, giving your drivers a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening around their truck—so they can make their next move safely.

Rear Trailer View

Whether on a construction site, agricultural site, or commercial property, reversing with a trailer in tow is always tricky. Unless you send teams of two or more to your jobs, you might not have someone to hop out and spot the driver during complicated backup jobs. Even when you do send two employees, having someone try to verbally guide the driver isn’t always accurate or efficient, so we like to show HD truck drivers the Rear Trailer View, with its trailer angle indicator and guidelines. It allows the driver to see the projected path of the trailer when they’re in reverse, allowing them to make small adjustments when necessary.

Hitch View

If your team is constantly hitching and unhitching different vessels from your fleet of trucks, then you know what a tedious and complicated task that can be. Backing the truck up at the wrong angle, even if it’s only off by a few degrees, means having to pull it forward and try again. However, you’d probably like your operations to run a bit more swiftly than that, and they can, thanks to the Hitch View. As its name suggests, this view provides a close-up view of the receiver hitch, which allows your driver to make informed movements when lining the truck up with the trailer.

Bed View

You always instruct your teams to thoroughly tie down cargo in the bed before they hit the road in your fleet trucks. However, there’s always that lingering concern that something will go flying out of the bed when they hit a pothole or bump in the road. As a business owner, your company could be liable if something flies out of one of your trucks and causes an accident or damage to another vehicle.

You could feel more confident sending your drivers out with a full bed of valuables, knowing they can check the camera’s Bed View. It provides live footage of the cargo bed and even has zoom capabilities. So your drivers can periodically check the contents of the bed. If they see that a cargo tie is coming loose or an item has slipped out of place, they can pull over and address it before it becomes a hazard.

Front Top-Down View

Does your team need to pull into tight spots on a regular basis? If they have to work at UNCW, with its famously busy parking lots, your drivers will appreciate the front top-down camera view. It shows a top-down view of the hood, front bumper, and front tires, making it easier for your drivers to make precise adjustments when pulling your HD trucks into small spots. It can also come in handy when they need to pull into barns or ports crowded with other vessels or materials.

Find Quality Commercial Trucks at One of Our Many Dealerships Around North Carolina

If you run one of the businesses that keep the great city of Wilmington thriving and you need reliable, tough heavy-duty trucks, visit one of our dealerships. We have locations in Wilmington and surrounding North Carolina, each specializing in a particular brand. Many of our locations carry Chevy and GMC trucks, and a member of one of our teams will gladly help you pick out the right trim for your needs. We can also show you the camera views we didn’t cover today, which we feel confident you’ll want to equip your employees with to make them safer, more confident drivers.

The Silverado HD and Sierra HD trucks share their camera views; however, they also have many differences. A sales expert at any one of our locations can help you understand which one of these truck series is best for your business operations, brand image, and budget. We have in-depth knowledge about the roads, weather, traffic, and landmarks around Wilmington, so if you tell us a bit about your business, including where you operate and what you tow, we can help you pick out your perfect heavy-duty truck.