Rear View Safety and Safe Fleet are
very excited to announce that Allan McGuire has joined the Rear View
Safety team as a Product Development Engineer. Allan comes to Rear View Safety
with extensive experience in management and technology on an international
level, as well as a strong background in High Power Shortwave and AM&FM Radio
Frequency engineering management.
Allan started working out of the Elkhart,
Indiana Rear View Safety office, in the heart of the RV industry, in late April.
In addition to working with our RV customers to develop applications to meet
all needs, McGuire will provide...
Warm weather is here and you're ready to get your RV on the road. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind before heading out on a road trip.
RV Safety Tips
1) Get Plenty Of Rest!
It’s important to get plenty of sleep before going on an RV trip. Only bad things will happen when you are tired behind the wheel. Pull over and get some rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005Sleep in Americapoll, 60% of adult drivers (168 million people) have driven a vehicle while feeling drowsy in the past year, and more than one-third, (37% or 103 million people), have actually fallen asleep at the...
U.S Representatives Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently introduced the Stop For School Buses Act. The bill directs the U.S Department of Transportation to conduct a review of existing laws and programs for all 50 states, recommend best practices, review driver education materials, and create a nationwide public safety campaign.
Stop For School Buses Act
Under the bill, the U.S. DOT would:
• Review existing public safety measures and programs to prevent illegal passing of school buses. • Compile illegal passing laws in all states, including levels of enforcement and...
Town and Country Event Rentals 7725 Airport Business Park Way Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 908-4211 Over 600 employees
Our fleet customers have their own unique histories and service to our communities. We sat down with Karina Delgado, Safety and D.O.T. Supervisor of Town and Country Event Rentals to talk about movie premieres, unpredictable work hours, an extra set of eyes, and the RVS difference.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
RVS: Tell me a bit about Town and Country.
Karina Delgado: We're an event rental company- All types of items, from linen and tenting...
Meyer Truck Equipment 196 West SR56 Jasper, IN 47546 877-350-9855
Our dealers are dynamite! We spoke to Todd Kuper of Meyer Truck Equipment about the family owned 80-year-old-company, upfitting trucks with OEM Harnesses, and the RVS difference.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
RVS: Tell me a little about Meyer Truck Equipment's history.
Todd Kuper: We've been in business since 1937. Our bread and butter is partnering with dealerships and fleets, upfitting work trucks for a better and safer vehicle for the end user. We're family owned and operated.
Our April product of the month is the RVS-128 Advanced Blind Spot Sensor System. This innovative commercial system utilizes microwave technology and has a large 82ft detection range. The LED button mounts in A-pillar and lights up when object/vehicle is detected. The speaker sets off alert when object/vehicle is detected. While there will always be visual alerts, audio warnings will only trigger if the turn signals are on. The sensors are waterproof with an IP67 rating.
The RVS Difference
• Microwave Sensor Technology • Long Detection Range - Up to 82ft • Easy Sensor Installation - Surface Mounted...
Spring is here, and that means it's RV season! Our cornerstone backup camera system, the RVS-770613-NM has been named an editor's choice for best RV backup camera by US Auto Authority. The system was also awarded Best 2019 RV Backup Camera by Smart RVing.
RVS-770613-NM Backup Camera System
• 7" LED digital color display • 130° ultra wide viewing angle • 18 Infra-red lights - 50ft of night vision • Completely waterproof camera - IP69K • Built-in mic and speakers for audio
The rear camera system includes a crisp 7” LED color monitor with optional distance grid lines, normal/mirror image capability...
Henry W. Bergman, Inc. 218 E. 9th Street Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 855-4757
We love our fleet customers! Our fleets all have their own unique histories and service our communities in many different ways. We want to show our appreciation with our new Five Star Fleet series. We spoke to Henry W. Bergman III, about his companies’ rich history, their preemptive safety strategy, and how Rear View Safety helped.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
RVS: Tell me a little bit about Henry Bergman Inc's history.
Henry W. Bergman III: The company started in 1912, with my...
New England Mobile 330 Hartford Ave. Bellingham, MA 02019 (508) 966-4155 Employees: 12
We love our dealers and are excited to show our appreciation with a new series, featuring some of Rear View Safety's most beloved dealers! We spoke to Ray Terrell, the Owner of New England Mobile about his company, their mission, and the RVS difference.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Ray Terrell: I started New England Mobile back in 1982, in Milford, MA. Just me and a briefcase. Initially, we were just in the 2 way commercial radio business, but once Nextel came on the scene...
In an effort to cut down on bullying and drivers not stopping for school buses, the California Legislature has introduced two bills that would require school buses and child care car/vans to use video recording systems.
School Bus Laws
Assembly Bill 934 would require all school buses, youth buses, school pupil activity buses, and child care motor vehicles to have internal video systems. According to Asm. Mike Gipson, the bill's author, the new law will be an effective way to stop bullying and vandalism. The bill would also require an external video system on school buses that have a stop signal...
Our March product of the month is the RVS-091406 Wireless Backup Camera System with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Our cornerstone consumer wireless system, the RVS-091406 has won multiple awards for #1 Rated Backup Camera System.
Wireless Backup Camera System
RVS-091406 Wireless Backup Camera System with Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The 2019 NTEA Work Truck Show is next week! The NTEA is an annual trade show where thousands of industry professionals come together to display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. Rear View Safety is displaying at Safe Fleet's booth. Come say hello at booth #921 from March 6-8. Click here for a free guest pass.
The RVS-770613-HD HD Backup Camera System has been named the best camera system for professionals for 2019 by Top10Reviews. It's no surprise, the RVS-770613-HD is the ultimate high definition package for commercial vehicles.
The standard configuration of this innovative system features a 720p HD waterproof backup camera and a 7" TFT LCD color monitor. The HD camera has an ultra-wide 130° viewing angle and 18 infra-red illuminators for excellent night vision. Our system also features superior High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI), a technique used to produce greater dynamic range of luminosity for...
Our product of the month is the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes. The system is available in two power configurations: Standard 12v or a cigarette lighter adapter.
Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
Installs in minutes - Easily mounts to dash
Maximize safety with the optional GPS Module and vibration cushion. The GPS module turns off the system...
Recently Kelly, my wife, and I bought a 2016 Prius. She just changed jobs and needs a car for her new role in New Jersey. As we live in Brooklyn, a car makes things a lot easier. Now we just have to decide on a backup camera system.
Our newest webinar premiers tomorrow!. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on August 8th at 2:00PM EST as he leads a discussion on recent company updates. Reserve your seat here.
The webinar will feature a handful of new safety solutions, including the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes.
Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1st, 2019.
• HD 720 p camera
• Minimum 45-day playback/viewing (all footage must be retrievable)
• GPS required on camera
• Interior Recording (The camera must be positioned so all passenger...
Have you ever had a package from your porch or stoop? When I lived in Lawrence, KS, someone took a box with a phone charger off my front steps while I was at work. I haven't had any package stolen from my stoop in Brooklyn, but sometimes the box is "hidden" by our trash cans. More often than not, delivery drivers buzz a building until someone lets them in to drop the package in the foray. Is there a better way?
Latch
UPS has expanded their relationship with smart lock startup Latch to 10 more cities. Latch is a keyless entry program to allow common-area deliveries to multi-unit buildings. rivers...
Your safety is our number one priority with all of our backup camera systems. From helping you back up in difficult situations, to making it easier to manage a trailer, and everything in-between, rear cameras give any operator the extra visibility they need to protect themselves, their vehicles, and the people around them. Here are just a few benefits of using a rear view camera!
Backup Camera
Save Lives/Eliminate Blind Spots - All vehicles, especially large vehicles including minivans and pickup trucks, require backup cameras to eliminate blind spots. Consumer Reports recommends installing aftermarket...
Every day distracted driving accidents in the United States kill over eight people and injure 1,000. This preventable epidemic must be stopped and we can stop it if we all work tougher. Driving requires your full attention. Driving requires your full attention. We can save lives by eliminating distractions to focus on the road.
5 Ways To Avoid Distracted Driving
Don't Do It - What's the best way to avoid distracted driving? Don't do it. You know if your heart of hearts that checking your phone or eating while driving is dangerous. Respect yourself and others on the road by not driving distracted...
