Best Dash Cams for Trucks

Choose the view for your truck

Start with what you want to see in a recording. A front camera records the road through the windshield; a second camera can look behind the truck, into the cargo area or into the cab. We recommend deciding that view first, so you choose a camera and position that serve your needs.

For a pickup with clear rear glass, we suggest starting with a compatible camera mounted inside. Check the view with your usual cap, camper or load in place, since any of them can block it. A fixed box-body truck may need an exterior rear camera. If your tractor has a removable trailer, plan how the cable connects and disconnects before choosing the camera.

Compare dash cam setups before choosing the hardware. BlackVue cameras include different camera configurations; an interior IR model and an exterior truck rear camera serve different purposes.

For a commercial truck, our fleet team can help you work through your vehicle, the views you need and how you want to access recordings.

Check the body, mounting points and cable route

On a small screen, swipe the table horizontally to read every column.

Measure the routed cable path before choosing a kit. We recommend measuring around the cab, body and mounting points, because vehicle length alone misses those parts of the route. Have your installer confirm the mounting surface, exposed connectors and a safe path for your exact truck.

Historical example: BlackVue DR750X-2CH Truck Plus

The BlackVue DR750X-2CH Truck Plus is an older example of a front camera paired with an exterior infrared rear camera. BlackVue designed the rear camera for mounting above a box truck's back door, where it can record the road behind and loading activity.

The DR750S-2CH Truck and DR750X-2CH Truck Plus are different generations. Their exterior truck camera is also different from the interior-facing camera in an IR model. Match the full model name, rear camera and cable part numbers when working with an existing installation.

For a new installation, talk with us about available equipment and the fit for your truck. If you are keeping an existing rear camera, we’ll help you match its exact model and cable. A newer model name or similar connector alone does not establish compatibility.

Use specifications for the exact generation

For an existing DR750X-2CH Truck Plus installation, start with these model-specific details and the exact manufacturer specifications for that model. Keep DR750S and standard interior rear-camera kit specifications separate.

On a small screen, swipe the table horizontally to read every column.

Recording time changes with card capacity, quality and camera channels. BlackVue's recording-time table gives setting-specific estimates. Copy important recordings before loop recording replaces older files.

Match the cable and exterior mounting

The historical Truck Plus package uses a 15 m (49.2 ft) waterproof rear-camera cable. Before you reuse or order a cable, measure the full route and match the exact front and rear connectors. Keep the front unit inside the cab: the rear camera's exterior design does not make the whole system weatherproof.

Confirm cable compatibility by part number. BlackVue's current accessory compatibility table lists the 20 m CC-20T cable as incompatible with the DR750X Plus Truck. If the standard route is too short, have BlackVue or your installer confirm a suitable solution before buying an extension.

For a detachable trailer, confirm the disconnection method and enough protected movement at the articulation point. Do not assume a standard truck cable, generic extension or adapter is suitable for that arrangement.

Set realistic expectations for infrared video

The Truck Plus rear camera has six infrared LEDs. Infrared can illuminate a nearby scene in low light, and it can change the colours in recorded video. It does not guarantee readable plates or every detail at every distance.

We recommend choosing infrared coverage by its mounting location and intended view. An interior IR camera aimed through rear glass can reflect infrared light from the glass; BlackVue distinguishes that arrangement from an exterior Truck camera. The IR label alone is not enough to choose between them.

Plan power for driving and parking

Start with the exact camera and vehicle when planning power. The Truck Plus manual lists a 12V to 24V input, but the cable and installation must match too. We recommend checking the outlet, adapter and wiring arrangement individually; a 12V or 24V vehicle label alone does not establish suitability.

Parking recording needs power after the engine is off. Have your installer match the hardwiring or supported battery setup and its protection settings to your truck. The camera's internal supercapacitor is not a parking battery.

For peace of mind before you leave the truck parked, we recommend checking the recording mode and playing a saved clip from each camera. Settings, available power and storage affect how long recordings remain available. Parking recording cannot promise a full night of footage or prevent damage to your vehicle.

Separate local recording from connected fleet features

Built-in GPS can add location information to recordings, and local Wi-Fi lets a nearby phone connect to a compatible camera. Remote access needs an internet connection at the vehicle. The exact camera must also be registered and configured for the applicable service.

For remote live view, alerts, tracking or two-way communication, we’ll help you check the camera, module, regional SIM/network and current account or service requirements together. The DR750X Plus family can use a compatible hotspot or optional connectivity module. Local Wi-Fi alone does not supply a mobile data plan.

Choose the recording access you need as well as the camera. BlackVue's desktop SD-card Viewer and browser-based FLEETA service are separate tools, so confirm current model and service eligibility for remote browser viewing. Explore BlackVue cameras as a separate hardware choice, then confirm the service you need.

For a fleet, we recommend agreeing with the operator on views, audio, recording access and day-to-day management before choosing a camera. Include any mileage-reporting requirements in that discussion: basic GPS/video features alone do not establish a state-by-state mileage reporting system.

Compare the features you will use

Match the event detection you want to the power needed for parking mode. Our impact and motion detection guide explains those different triggers. An event setting still needs the correct installation and storage.

Consider video quality alongside camera size and form. Choose the mounting position that gives the required view without obstructing the driver.

Our GPS and Wi-Fi guide explains the connection features, while the night vision guide gives background for low-light recording. Match those capabilities to the exact model.

Understand loop recording and basic features before choosing storage. For a broader starting point, use the dash cam buyer's guide.

Truck dash cam questions

Ask about your truck installation

Tell us the truck make, model and body type; the views you need; the measured cable route; and whether a trailer detaches or swaps. For an existing installation, include the exact front camera, rear camera and cable model numbers.

Also tell us about power while driving and parked, how you need to access recordings, and whether you need cab video or audio. We’ll use those details to help you compare current equipment options and plan the installation for your truck. Before ordering, confirm the exact kit contents and warranty terms for your chosen product.

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