PORTLAND,
Ore. / SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2022) – Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced plans
to offer a complete factory installed dual camera module from Lytx®, a global leader in video
telematics solutions, capable of both road- and driver-facing digital video
recording, to speed deployment of the risk-mitigating technology to Freightliner
and Western Star trucks.
For the first time ever in any truck, the Lytx
camera system is available as an OEM factory install that will lead to reduced
upfit time and quicker speed to truck in-servicing. In addition to video
capture, the dual camera system incorporates machine vision and artificial
intelligence (MV+AI) technology and components of the Lytx Video Safety
offering that are proven to help improve unsafe driver behavior, including
distraction detection and alerting technology to give fleets peace of mind that
drivers are empowered to make safe choices while on the road (subscription
required).
“The new camera offering from Lytx is a direct
response to fleets’ requests for integrated and factory installed solutions that
contribute to greater safety while also reducing the time and inconvenience
associated with aftermarket installations,” said Mary Aufdemberg, general
manager, product strategy and market development for DTNA. “The fact that we
can offer an integrated third-party solution for video capture allows customers
greater choice when they opt for one of our Freightliner or Western Star
trucks.”
Lytx technology, including the dual camera system,
is already trusted by more than 4,800 fleets worldwide and has rapidly emerged
as a leading solution for the nation’s largest fleets. Both road-facing and
in-cab facing camera technology are proven to reduce unsafe driver behavior.
“By integrating our industry-leading video
telematics system and all-new camera solution with the industry-leading trucks
from Freightliner and Western Star, we are extremely proud to break new ground
with Daimler Truck North America and help increase safety on the roadways,”
said Brandon Nixon, chairman and CEO of Lytx. “From the onset of this relationship,
our passion for innovation and customer-first solutions aligned perfectly with
their team’s mission and it’s been an absolute honor to work collaboratively
via the Lytx Vision Platform to deliver customizable safety solutions to our
joint customers.”
The camera enclosure utilizes the footprint of the
already installed Detroit Assurance system used by Freightliner and Western
Star. This minimizes use of windshield real estate and preserves driver line of
sight. The Lytx system works well alongside active safety systems also
available as options for trucks manufactured by DTNA and complements other
camera options available from the company. An active subscription with Lytx is
required to use their system and access video footage. Subscription service billing
will be handled by Lytx.
Ordering for the Lytx dual camera option will begin later
this fall, with the first Lytx-equipped trucks to be built in February 2023 for
the Freightliner Cascadia and March 2023 for the Western Star X-Series line of
47X, 49X and 57X models.
Interested customers should connect with their local
Freightliner or Western Star dealer to discuss adding the Lytx option to their
orders.
Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered
in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products and
technologies for the commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North
America designs, engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty
trucks, school buses, vehicle chassis and their associated technologies and components
under the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom
Chassis Corp and Detroit brands. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of
Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle
manufacturers.
About
Lytx
Lytx is the
global leader in video safety and telematics. Our solutions harness the power
of video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer and more efficient,
productive, and profitable so they can thrive in today’s competitive environment.
Through the Lytx platform, direct and reseller clients access our customizable
services and programs encompassing driver
safety and risk detection. Using the world’s largest driving database of its kind,
along with proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence technology,
we help protect and connect thousands of fleets and 1.6 million drivers in more
than 60 countries worldwide. For more information about Lytx, visitwww.lytx.com, @lytxon Twitter,LinkedIn, ourFacebookpage, or our YouTubechannel.
