Best Dash Cam for Trucks: 4 Proven Picks Compared

For half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton pickups with a clear rear cab window, the VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH pairs a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP sensor up front (recording 4K 3840x2160P at 30fps through an F1.8, 140° lens) with a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 5MP sensor on the back glass (recording 2K 2560x1440P at 30fps through an F1.9, 160° lens).

VIOFO lists HDR on both channels at the same time (4K 30fps front, 2K 30fps rear). VIOFO ships a 6-meter (19.68-foot) rear camera cable and a 3.5-meter car charger cable in the box, plus a front CPL-200 circular polarizing filter. According to VIOFO’s warranty policy, the camera carries an 18-month warranty (extendable to 24 months with product registration), while accessories are covered for 12 months.

On Keepa, sales rank has stayed steady in the low thousands in Electronics for about three years, with a 4.2 rating and about 1,550 reviews rising smoothly, sold by VIOFO LTD.

Fine print: The standard rear camera mounts on the inside of the rear glass. For an outside mount, VIOFO sells a separate RWC200 waterproof rear camera for the A229 Plus and A229 Pro. VIOFO lists parking mode (buffered Auto Event Detection with 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after the event, Time-Lapse at 1/2/3/5/10 fps without audio, and Low Bitrate) and shows the HK4 hardwire kit as optional.

Verdict: The best dash cam for trucks with a clear rear window, and the sharpest front-and-rear pickup camera that passed our Keepa audit. Skip it if your truck pulls a fifth-wheel, box body, or headache rack that blocks the rear cab window, or if you do not need 4K front resolution over 2K.

If you want dual-channel Sony STARVIS 2 recording for a pickup or utility truck without paying for an 8MP 4K front sensor, the VIOFO A229 Plus records 2K (2560×1440) from both the front and rear cameras, with HDR at 2K 30fps on both.

VIOFO publishes the same housing sizes (2.3 x 3.9 x 1.8 inch front, 2.64 x 1.33 x 1.1 inch rear) and lens specs (F1.8 140° front, F1.9 160° rear) as on the A229 Pro, plus a 2.4-inch screen, 5GHz Wi-Fi, built-in Quad-Mode GPS, voice control, and a -20°C to 65°C operating range. It is backed by VIOFO’s 18-month camera warranty (24 months when registered).

On Keepa, sales rank has held in the high hundreds to low thousands for about three years — one of the strongest in the category — with a 4.3 rating and about 2,280 reviews rising steadily, sold by VIOFO LTD.

Fine print: VIOFO’s product page lists the rear CPL-300 filter as sold separately and shows HDR at 2K 30fps. The page does not state the rear cable length, so check the box contents before planning your route. The standard rear camera is meant for the inside of the glass; a waterproof RWC200 is sold separately.

Verdict: The best dash cam for trucks on a budget: the smartest dollar-for-dollar front-and-rear pick for pickups and fleet rigs with a rear cab window. Skip it if you want native 4K front resolution.

In a Class 8 semi-tractor, dump truck, box van, or pickup carrying a slide-in camper, a rear window camera is useless because it only sees the front wall of your trailer or cargo box. For those rigs, the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 puts a single-channel Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 5MP sensor and a bright F1.6 aperture, 140° lens into a wedge measuring 1.81 x 1.77 x 2.94 inches.

It records 2K (2560x1440P) at 60fps or 2K at 30fps with HDR, includes a 1.5-inch screen, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, hands-free voice control, and a built-in supercapacitor rated from -20°C to 65°C. It is covered by VIOFO’s 18-month camera warranty (extendable to 24 months upon registration).

On Keepa, sales rank has stayed steady in the low thousands for about three years — drifting slightly softer over the past several months while remaining top tier in Electronics — with a 4.3 rating and about 2,300 reviews rising steadily, sold by BlackboxMyCar.

Fine print: The A119 Mini 2 is a front-only camera, so there is no rear or interior lens to add later. For tall commercial cabs where the fuse box sits far from the upper windshield, VIOFO also sells a 6M (19.68 ft) Type-C HK4 hardwire kit that lists the A119 Mini 2 among its supported models.

Verdict: The best dash cam for trucks with no rear window: the cleanest front-only pick for semi-trucks, box trucks, and towed-trailer rigs. Skip it if you want rear tailgate coverage or an interior cab view.

Commercial drivers and fleet operators often want proof of two things at once: what happened on the highway ahead, and that the driver’s hands were on the wheel (plus what happened outside the side cab windows) during an incident. The Vantrue N2X combines a 158° front camera (powered by a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 5MP sensor recording up to 1944P (2.7K) or 1440P at 60fps) and a 165° interior cabin camera (recording 1080P at 30fps with 4 automatic infrared LED lights for pitch-black night vision) inside a single windshield unit.

It attaches via a magnetic detachable 3M adhesive GPS mount so you can unclip the camera body in seconds without removing the mount, uses supercapacitors instead of lithium batteries, and supports microSD cards up to 1TB. According to Vantrue’s warranty policy, all Vantrue dash cams include a 12-month warranty that extends to 18 months for free when registered on vantrue.com.

On Keepa, sales rank has remained steady in the low-to-mid thousands for about two years, with a 4.3 rating (eased from near 5.0 early on) and about 1,330 reviews rising steadily, sold by Vantrue.

Fine print: In the Vantrue N2X manual and FAQ, Vantrue explicitly states that Samsung EVO Plus and PRO Plus microSD cards are NOT recommended for Vantrue dash cams (Vantrue only recommends Vantrue, Samsung Endurance, and SanDisk High/Max Endurance cards, and advises formatting every 3 to 4 weeks for regular users and every 2 to 3 weeks for heavy users). Firmware updates use a file named VT_N2X.bin that you copy onto the microSD card.

Verdict: The best dash cam for trucks when you also want cab footage: a two-in-one road-and-cab camera with interior IR and a magnetic quick-release mount. Skip it if you do not want a lens pointed inside your cab or if you want a separate rear-window camera.