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44 | Overdrive | July 2018 eQuiPMenT sPOTLiGHT DAsHCAMs Rand McNally cam's sensor detects impact Rand McNally's Dash Cam 100, 200 and 300 models capture photos and video from the road. The cameras feature a G-force sensor that detects sudden or significant movement, such as a col- lision, and saves the video file. All videos and photos include a time and date stamp, and the 200 and 300 models also include a location stamp. The 300 model includes lane departure and collision warnings and can record in high definition. The 300 model has a 2-inch screen and comes with a 16GB SD card, the 200 has a 1.5-inch screen with an 8GB card, and the 100 has a 1-inch screen with a 4GB card. RandMcNally.com RoadhawkHD offers looping RoadhawkUSA's RoadhawkHD 1080p high-definition plug-and-play dashcam has the option of permanent in- vehicle wiring and features loop recording (8 GB SD card included), date- and time-stamped video with GPS recep- tion, and G-force sen- sors that detect impact events. The camera starts recording once the ignition turns on, and the device's GPS activates within one minute of operation; 10 seconds of footage leading up to a detected event or manually triggered event recording is saved automatically and lasts 30 seconds. An optional add-on lockbox is available to secure and protect the camera from tampering. TeamResearchInc.com Mini-cam from Papago The Papago! GoSafe 388 miniature dash- cam records in high- definition 1080HD and offers a 142-degree viewing angle to capture the entire road while tak- ing up minimal windshield space. Warning features such as Stop & Go, Light Reminder and Driver Fatigue help keep drivers focused on the road, while a motion-detection feature activates for added security when a driver is away. The device is made from ionized molecular material and supports a 64GB SD card to allow for more stor- age space before a new recording loops over older footage. An optional GPS antenna tracks location and speed. US.PapagoInc.com Genius features HDR clarity Genius' DVR-FHD568 Full HD Vehicle Recorder is designed to loop and record video files continuously and seamlessly and is equipped with a sensor capable of detecting sudden motion changes such as a collision. The compact recorder has a 2.4-inch panel that allows drivers to view video files and a 140-degree wide-angle lens with an F2.4 aperture to facilitate clear, detailed videos in low light and at night. The camera also features high dynamic range technology designed for clear, vivid video recording in var- ied and reflective lighting. The device comes with a ciga- rette vehicle adaptor, a rechargeable lithium-polymer bat- tery and a suction cup that can be secured to dashboards or windshields. GeniusNet.com Genius features HDR clarity Genius' DVR-FHD568 Full HD Vehicle Recorder is designed to loop and record video files continuously and seamlessly and is equipped with a sensor capable of detecting sudden offers a 142-degree viewing angle to capture the entire road while tak- ing up minimal windshield space. Magellan MiVue line Magellan's MiVue 538, 638 and 658 dash- cams feature an impact sensor, an anti-glare wide-angle lens, full 1080P high-definition recording capability and a GPS time and location stamp. Magellan's Smart Truck sys- tem is optimized for professional truck driv- ers and includes customizable truck routes, multiple-stop routing, highway lane assist and PhantomAlert's traffic camera alerts. MagellanGPS.com

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• Good prep defuses Roadcheck worries.
• Pulse: Technology opens door for truck mayhem.
• Personal conveyance and “truck stop lawyers.”
• Bullying customer may be shipper of last resort.
• Traversing Georgia’s 190-mile parking desert.
• Freightliner debuts two electric trucks.
• Congress debates livestock/ag hours regulations.
• Bill would repeal excise tax on truck purchases.
• Payments may loom from fradulent services case.
• Brake inspection blitz set for September.
• Coverage from the 36th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs.
• Hot pink 379 stays in the family.
• Reader Rigs: Heavy-hauling ’06 W900L; chromed-out 2000 379; ’16 Coronado glider carves its own path;’16 389 has Georgia power; Canadian reefer-hauling ’06 W900.
• EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Dashcams.
• GEAR GUIDE Window deflector, tires, tape, more.
• FLEET NEWS Carriers still hiking driver pay.
• BETTER HEALTH Knowing risk factors for diabetes.
• TURNING POINT Overdrive’s Dashcam Central shows a trucker’s questionable right turn on red.
• Business: Company driver pay swelling in 2018 Company driver pay per mile surged in the first quarter of 2018 from a year ago, with the refrigerated sector leading the way, according to a survey of mid-size to large carriers.
• COVER STORY: Guaranteed pay Fleets are increasingly introducing plans that promise company drivers a minimum weekly pay. Find out what’s driving the trend and what it could mean for owner-operators.
• Guarding personal data Because of their constant traveling, truckers can be particularly vulnerable to financial loss and a trashed credit rating from identity theft. The resulting legal complications also can threaten their livelihood.
• Talent finalists headed for Dallas James Nelson, Mandi Jo Pinheiro and B.J. Williams will compete next month at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, where the drivers have been invited to participate in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent S
• Mix business, pleasure at GATS A new tailored driver recruitment matchup at the Great American Trucking Show joins established highlights such as Pride & Polish show trucks, live music, business seminars and health screenings.