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We will "spring forward" one hour starting early Sunday morning. Because the day is only 23 hours long, we will lose an hour of sleep. We will "fall back" into standard time on Sunday Nov. 1. We don't go back to standard time until Sunday, Nov. 1. Remember to turn back any analog clocks. This time of year is also a good time to look for vehicle recalls and check/change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Checking for safety recalls is very important, but it is also very easy. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to learn if your specific vehicle needs to be repaired...

Living in New York, you always have to have a few backup plans for getting around. When I hear the trains are delayed, I take the bus. A few weeks ago I took the bus home and something strange happened. The driver went off the scheduled route and started making strange stops. Passengers were uneasy, and I got off at the first stop I could and ended up taking a different subway line home.

If the bus was equipped with a Mobilemule™ Mobile DVR series, geo fencing would allow the fleet manager to get an alert when the vehicle deviates off the predetermined route.

DVR's are perfect for fleet managers...

Winter weather and measurable snowfall has already started in many parts of the country.

Below are some tips from AAA on driving harsh conditions, please stay safe out there.

AAA Driving Tips

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement...

The driver shortage is still a perennial industry issue. It ranked as the top industry concern for the 2nd consecutive year in 2018 by the American Transportation Research Institute.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimates that turnover can cost trucking companies as much as $5,000 per driver. If your company loses five drivers this year, you may spend as much as $25,000 to recruit and hire new drivers.

There are many great ways to retain drivers...

The Super Bowl is an exciting event. I will be watching the game this Sunday, along with around 114 million people. As a native Kansan, I'll be cheering on my beloved Chiefs. Whether you are hosting a party or simply attending one, it's important to have a plan ahead of time that prevents drunk driving. We already know drunk driving is dangerous. 28 people die from an alcohol related crash in the US every day.

• Be responsible when drinking alcohol. Know your limits and be watchful of what your friends are consuming as well.
• Have a designated driver or use ride sharing services. Decide how you are...

Happy 2020! January is here! Our featured product of December is the RVS-813 Dual Lens Backup Camera.

Dual Lens Camera

The RVS-813 has a unique design allowing for one mounting with 2 cameras with different viewpoints. Each camera has a viewing angle of 130° with 480 TV lines for the best quality image. The Infra-Red Lights on each camera allow vision at night up to 50ft.

Rear View Safety has teamed up with Safe Fleet Brands American Vans and Pull Tarps to offer exclusive savings on product bundles.

American Van Equipment began manufacturing and supplying local companies with ladder racks and van shelving in 1978.

Unlike many truck tarp companies, Pulltarps products are manufactured at our location in El Cajon, California. Because Pulltarps manufactures all aspects of the system, customization is a quick and easy process. 

Please take a look at the links below for more information:

Rear View Safety + American Van

Rear View Safety + Pull Tarps

December is here! The change is in the air. Our featured product of December is the RVS-812N 120° Heated Backup Camera With 30 Infra-Red Illuminators.

RVS-812N

Our 120° Heated Camera is made for intense winter weather moments. The camera operates down to -49°.  With an IP69K rating and heated lens, the camera is made to withstand almost anything mother nature throws against us. The RVS-812N has a viewing angle of 120° and boasts 30 Infra-red Illuminators giving you an ideal image at all times.

A report by AAA projects that more than 55 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. Here's a AAA travel forecast

• Automobiles: 49.3 million travelers will hit the road this Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and 2.8% more than last year.
• Planes: With 4.6% growth, air travel will see the biggest increase in travel volume during the Thanksgiving holiday, with 4.45 million Americans expected to fly.
• Trains, Buses and Cruise Ships: Travel by other modes will reach 1.49 million, a slight increase of 1.4% from 2018.

Are you traveling?

Check out these tips...

November is here! I can already feel the change in the air. Our featured product of November is TheRVS-812613-NMBackup Camera System With Heated Camera.

RVS-812613-NM

Our Backup Camera System with Heated Camera is made for intense winter weather moments. The camera operates down to -49°. With an IP69K rating and heated lens, the camera is made to withstand almost anything mother nature throws against us. The camera also has a viewing angle of 120° and boasts 30 Infra-red Illuminators giving you an ideal image at all times. The 7" LED Digital Panel Color Display features three camera inputs...

There’s a big difference between spooky fun and dangerous scares. Follow these car safety tips to drive safely so that you, and everyone in your neighborhood, have a Happy Halloween! According the NHTSA, Halloween is one of the three deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, and the top deadliest day of the year for pedestrians between the ages of 5 and 14.

Halloween Safety Tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIZYZhr5M0

Even in the days leading up to Oct 31^st, children will be out trick-or-treating. Peak trick-or-treating time is 5:30pm-9pm, so it is especially dangerous this year as Halloween...

Can you feel it in the air? Something has changed...October is Fall Care Car Month! It's important to give your car a little extra attention before winter sets in.

Auto Care

Here are some tips from The Car Care Council.

1. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.
2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear.
3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.
4. Check the...

Our October product of the month is the RVS-718-3SC G-Series Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor With Three 3.5" Displays.

With three displays, this replacement mirror monitor allows connection of multiple cameras to provide a complete view of the front and rear of your vehicle. The versatile monitor includes both a universal and Dodge mount.

Product Of The Month

The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) starts on Oct 1st! The ICUEE is the premiere trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors. Rear View Safety is displaying at Safe Fleet's booth. Come say hello at booth #3806 from Oct 1st - Oct 3rd.

Rear View Safety will showcase a variety of vehicle safety solutions, including the TRONG™ - The Total Fleet Safety Solution.

The Trong™ is a compact mobile DVR that’s easily installed to the vehicle’s windshield.  The advanced system features two 1080P full HD, wide viewing angle cameras that simultaneously...

Our flagship backup camera system includes a crisp 7” LED color monitor with optional distance grid lines, normal/mirror image capability, and a built-in speaker.

Join Horace, Rear View Safety's Director of Marketing, as he unboxes the the RVS-770613-NM-01, the standard configuration.

The RVS-770613-NM also includes a Sharp® CCD backup camera with 18 infra-reds allowing for 50 feet of night vision, an ultra-wide 130° viewing angle, and a built-in mic. This extremely tough backup camera is completely waterproof with an IP69K rating, and comes with a 20G...

You can buy just about anything online in this modern era. While purchasing food, furniture, and even pet snacks online is commonplace, buying a car with a smartphone while binge-watching Netflix still isn't the norm.

Companies such as Carvana sell cars completely online. Buyers research the car through their app and never have to leave the couch. Once purchased, the car can be delivered, or "bought" through a larger than life vending machine.

While this is good marketing, people are just not into it. According to a study of 2,000...

Are you traveling for labor day? You're not alone. According to AAA's Labor Day travel forecast, an estimated 35 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more last Labor Day weekend.

It can also be a dangerous weekend. The National Safety Council estimates that 420 people may be killed on US roads this Labor Day period.

Here are some safety tips to ensure a safe Labor Day Weekend:

Driving Tips

• Plan ahead
• Buckle up
• Leave early
• Have alternate routes
• Be patient. A lot of people are traveling this weekend.
• If you encounter a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement. (You could save a life)
• Stay alert...

Our August product of the month is the RVS-718-FL G-Series Rear View Frameless Mirror Monitor.

An innovative twist on our landmark RVS-718 replacement mirror monitor, the RVS-718-FL features a frameless display, allowing for a wider view and cleaner install.

Its 4.3" touch screen monitor is placed to the left of the mirror while the entire surface is reflective and acts as a mirror. For an absolute perfect backing up experience, this monitor comes with adjustable grid lines, allowing you to adjust the grid lines to be completely accurate regardless where you mount the camera.

Our newest webinar premieres in about a week! Join Horace, Director of Marketing, on July 31st on 3:00pm as he leads a discussion on our new MobileMule™ Mobile DVR Series. Reserve your seat here.

Packed with features, including 4G/WiFi capability, most MobileMule™ models record onto an included hard disk drive (sold separately) expandable to 2TB. This hard drive is mirrored by SD backup.  GPS tracking, live video remote viewing, secure footage, and HD recording make the MobileMule™ DVR Series the perfect fleet management solution.

Webinar Series

We’ve gotten great feedback from our...