Effective fleet management hinges on data. Telematics systems provide crucial information about vehicle location, speed, and driver actions like harsh braking or acceleration. But data alone doesn’t always tell the whole story. What caused that sudden stop? What were the surrounding circumstances during an unexpected manoeuvre? To gain genuine understanding and irrefutable proof, you need the visual context that only integrated video telematics can provide.
This is where the MANTIS connected camera system excels. At AES Fleet, we recognise that combining robust telematics data with high-definition video intelligence is key to unlocking superior fleet oversight. Integrating MANTIS isn’t merely about adding cameras; it’s about layering visual truth onto your existing data streams, enabling you to effectively Prove what happened, Prevent future incidents, and Protect your drivers, assets, and business reputation.
   1. Verifiable Proof: Eliminating Guesswork with Visual Evidence
Telematics flags an event, but MANTIS RECON shows you precisely why it occurred. This capability is fundamental to being able to Prove exactly what transpired. Was that harsh braking event a necessary reaction to a hazard, a near-miss caused by another road user, or something preventable?
- Objective Incident Clarity:Â Capture crystal-clear HD footage of the moments leading up to, during, and after any on-road event. This visual record provides indisputable context, perfectly complementing your telematics logs (GPS position, speed, g-force data).
- Accelerated Claims & Dispute Resolution: Equip your insurance and claims teams with undeniable visual evidence for First Notification of Loss (FNOL) and liability investigations. Minimise reliance on subjective accounts, speed up resolutions, reduce claim costs, and get vehicles back on the road faster. This visual certainty helps Prove liability definitively.
- Robust Fraud Defence: Video is your strongest weapon against fraudulent insurance claims, including staged ‘crash-for-cash’ incidents. Protect your company’s claims history and bottom line with objective proof.
   2. Proactive Safety Management: Transforming Data into Safer Driving
Combining MANTIS RECON’s visual insights with AES Fleet’s telematics data revolutionises your approach to driver safety and risk reduction. By understanding the why behind driving events, you gain powerful tools to proactively Prevent future risks.
- Contextual Driver Behaviour Analysis: Link telematics alerts (e.g., speeding, harsh cornering) directly to corresponding video clips. Understand the reasons behind the event – was the driver reacting appropriately to road conditions, or exhibiting risky behaviour? This facilitates fairer assessments and more productive driver conversations.
- Targeted Coaching & Development: Utilise real-world video examples (highlighting both excellent driving and areas for improvement) in driver training. Visual learning powerfully reinforces best practices and helps address specific habits identified through the combined telematics and video data, helping Prevent repeat occurrences.
- Near-Miss Trend Identification: Don’t wait for accidents to happen. Analyse footage of close calls, often flagged by telematics G-force sensors, to proactively identify high-risk routes, recurring dangerous situations, or specific behaviours that need addressing before they lead to a collision.
- Fostering a Culture of Accountability: The awareness that journeys are recorded encourages greater adherence to company driving policies and road safety regulations, promoting a positive safety culture throughout your fleet and further helping Prevent unsafe actions.
   3. Comprehensive Asset & Driver Protection: Securing More Than Just the Vehicle
MANTIS, integrated via AES Fleet, extends protection far beyond incident analysis. This integrated approach is key to holistically Protecting your most valuable assets – your drivers, your vehicles, and your operational integrity.
- Driver Support and Exoneration: In incidents where your driver is not at fault, video evidence provides swift, clear exoneration, reducing driver stress and Protecting their professional standing.
- Enhanced Vehicle & Load Security: Deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorised vehicle use with visible camera systems. Capture crucial evidence if security breaches occur, even potentially when parked (depending on configuration), adding a powerful layer to Protect your physical assets.
- Strengthened Insurance Position: Demonstrating a commitment to proactive risk management, including integrated video telematics, can significantly improve your negotiating position with insurers and potentially lead to more favourable premiums, Protecting your bottom line.
- Maintaining Operational Standards: Use footage (particularly if utilising internal or cargo-facing cameras, where appropriate and compliant) to verify adherence to loading/unloading procedures, customer service protocols, or specific operational workflows, ensuring quality and Protecting your business reputation.
The AES Fleet Advantage: Seamless Integration, Powerful Results
Choosing MANTIS through AES Fleet provides more than just advanced camera hardware. You benefit from our expertise in seamlessly merging powerful data streams. We ensure the video intelligence captured by RECON integrates flawlessly with your existing AES Fleet telematics platform. This delivers a unified, intuitive interface for complete fleet visibility, smarter decision-making, and ultimately, a safer, more efficient, and more profitable operation – empowering you to Prove, Prevent, and Protect more effectively.
Ready to Gain Complete Visual Control?
Move your fleet management strategy beyond basic data. Embrace the contextual power of MANTIS video intelligence, fully integrated with your trusted AES Fleet telematics solution, and gain the tools you need to Prove, Prevent, and Protect.
Are you ready to take your fleet to the next level? Contact us to explore how our solutions can revolutionise your operations!
