Prioritising Road Safety and Driver Welfare Improvement with Dash Cams

RSE (Ross-Shire Engineering) is a water treatment and clean energy specialist with a unique offering that focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. The company provides a full-service engineering capability, delivering a wide range of engineered solutions for the treatment and purification of water to clients across the UK. This includes the provision of offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach when compared to traditional construction methods.

The Fleet Challenge

RSE operates 340-strong fleet of mobile workshop vans across its nationwide network of regional hubs, servicing the water industry at customer sites and installations. The company needed a fleet technology solution that would help reduce vehicle collisions and safeguard engineers.

The Solution

RSE adopted an advanced dashcam solution from SureCam to help better manage and mitigate fleet risk. The devices have initially been installed on 42 recently-acquired vans and is used by team managers to address any issues and engage with drivers to target safety improvements, complementing existing fleet telematics software. The company also uses historical footage to investigate third-party insurance claims and incoming complaints from members of the public to determine if a driver was at fault and quickly resolve the situation.

“We are committed to protecting our employees, other road users and the communities we operate in, so we needed a greater understanding of driving styles and the hazards faced by our mobile engineering team,” explains Kenny Nicolson, Fleet & Plant Manager at RSE. “The dashcam provides an added layer of insight, with  visual proof of exactly what has happened, which will support our efforts to eliminate fleet risk and operate 
responsibly."

The first vans to be fitted with the forward-facing dashcam are part of RSE’s ongoing vehicle replacement programme with rental partner Europcar. The company plans to roll-out the video telematics system as new vehicles are added to the fleet and the technology demonstrates road safety and insurance improvements. This phased approach will ensure a smooth and cost-effective installation, working in partnership with SureCam and Europcar, based on proven results and value to the business.

“We are using the dashcams to provide assurance to our mobile staff that their welfare is our top priority. This is helping to overcome any driver concerns about the technology and they are beginning to understand the benefits of the system. The added peace of mind that we are on hand to support them when they are out on the road is certainly helping us gain their buy-in,” said Nicolson.