Under daily operation, vacuum truck spends most of its time moving at low speed and reversing repeatedly, and the driver’s view is largely blocked by the tank body and rear-mounted equipment. Hose reels, suction booms and valve assemblies extend beyond the rear bumper, creating a wide blind zone that is far larger than on a standard truck. When entering residential streets, service alleys or industrial yards, space is often tight and cluttered with parked cars, dumpsters and temporary barriers. Drivers frequently struggle to judge the real distance between the tail of the vehicle and nearby objects. 

While backing toward a manhole or septic access point, uneven pavement or curbs can be difficult to see, and pedestrians or site workers may appear directly behind the truck without the driver noticing through mirrors alone.

During cleaning work the operator must control the suction system while repositioning the vehicle, which divides attention and increases the chance of missing activity around the sides. The long wheelbase and limited steering angle make right-hand turns particularly challenging, as cyclists or delivery vans can approach from the curb side where visibility is poorest. In rain or night shifts, spray from the road quickly coats mirrors and windows, further reducing awareness of the surroundings. Most real incidents occur not at speed but when the truck is creeping into position and the driver cannot clearly perceive how close the vehicle is to obstacles or people nearby.

AOTOP’s vacuum truck camera system helps drivers operate their vehicles more safely and get the job done safely. Our safety solutions include Rear View Backup Camera Systems, UN R46 Digital Mirror Camera Systems, Wireless Rear View Camera Systems, Active AI Human and Vehicle Recognition Monitor Systems and Ultrasonic Radar Sensors. All of these can be customized for a variety of different vacuum truck models and sizes, including Sewer Suckers, Hydro-vacs and Vac-Trucks.

They eliminate blind spots around the vacuum truck, delivering a high-definition real-time view that helps drivers judge distances more accurately during reversing, parking and low-speed maneuvers. And active AI human and vehicle detection, can identify pedestrians, cyclists and nearby vehicles in critical zones and provide timely visual and audible alerts, giving drivers an extra layer of awareness when operating in busy job sites or urban streets. Reverse with confidence, even with the largest vacuum truck. And can also record incidents for legal or operational review. 

Reduce expenses and save lives with these vacuum truck camera system safety solutions. Whether rain or day/night, our system give drivers access to the comprehensive, real-time visual and aural information that they need to make the safest and smartest decisions on the road.