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Driver Facing Cam Question
So I've been driving for 2 months. I was very lucky to land this local job making 70k/year straight out of CDL school. I drive around 450-500 miles a day with 1-3 stops each day. This is the best job I've ever had. I love truck driving. I love the small company I drive for. The only negative really is the driver facing cameras. What real benefit do they provide for the motor carrier? They have HD camera systems now that are forward facing (we use those) and also can record both sides of the truck all the way to the back of the trailer. If the other vehicle's driver is at fault, the video will show irrefutable proof of it 100% of the time. Does it really matter what the truck driver was doing at the time of the accident if there's absolute proof it was the other driver's fault? Another scenario, let's say the truck driver was being stupid and texting and was at fault. Does the video showing the driver texting absolve the motor carrier or insurance company of financial liability if sued?