Four 'trucker tested' dash cams you can buy on Amazon!

The dash cams you see for sale at truck stops are overpriced, often poor quality, or 'lackluster', overall. There are much better cams and values to be found, online.
All dash cams are made in Asia, most in China, regardless of which big name is on the product. Many factories in China churn out dash cams with multiple names, some of which you will recognize, others you won't. Don't be swayed by a 'big' name on the outside of the cam, or box. Often the unknown names are better quality, and value.
You can buy dash cams directly from suppliers in China much cheaper than you can from retailers in the US, but there are some minor problems. 'Returns' can be costly, and prohibitive. Please check return or replacement costs from a Chinese supplier. Often the costs to ship the item back for refund or replacement are equal to the price you paid for the item. Customer support is also a problem.
Don't get me wrong! I do buy things for my own use from suppliers in China! I understand the risks, and quirks.
Amazon is a safer place to buy dash cams, as well as Spytec, and it's well worth a search on Amazon for a dash cam you are interested in.
Here are 4 dash cams I personally own, use, and can recommend, that are currently available on Amazon.

AUSDOM HD Dash Cam A261, Car DVR with GPS, 2 Inch View Screen-Auto Car Dash Camera/ Vehicle Camcorder Type Car Black Box with G-Sensor for Auto-Recording



  The Ausdom A261 is a very nice cam, with good video! The 'night' video is better than your average dash cam. It's proven to be reliable in over 40,000 miles of use in a tractor trailer.

PAPAGO GS110-US GoSafe 110 HD 720P Mini Dashcam (Black)

The Papago! GS 110 is a very pleasant dash cam. It is very easy to use, and the video output is very clear. This is one of the few cameras I can recommend that 'motion detection' works well on. 'Motion Detection' is a mode that only records when the camera senses some motion within it's view, vehicles, or pedestrians. This is not a 'parking' mode, but can be used as such in a large truck, to extend your coverage and preserve space on the memory card. Please remember, all dash cams use almost the same amount of power in 'parking' or motion detection mode, as in normal mode. In a car, you can kill your battery in a few days (or less) if you use 'parking' or motion detection as a protective mode for an unattended vehicle. This is not a problem for big trucks with more battery capacity.

One added advantage for truckers of the GS110, is it is capacitor powered, no internal battery. (Except a small one to preserve time and settings.) A capacitor equipped cam will only work when connected to external power. Many of the issues with dash cams are related to heat, and battery failure. No battery? The camera lasts longer, and you have less problems. This is a big plus for truckers, who will use the dash cam extensively. I run mine 24/7, months on end.

Spy Tec A118-C Capacitor Edition Full 1080P HD Video Car Dashboard Camera - No Internal Battery | Novatek NT96650 Chipset + Aptina AR0330 Lens | Stealth Dashboard Covert Mini Cam | 170 Degree Super Wide Angle 6G Lens | B40 G-Sensor Night Vision Motion Detection
The A118-C is sold by many suppliers, and under various names. 'B40' is another name used for this dash cam, and generically 'wedge'. The 'C' model is preferred. It has a capacitor, instead of a battery.
SPYTEC sells directly, as well as on Amazon, and is a reliable vendor of this and other dash cams in the US.

 



The A118-C is kind of the 'old war horse' of Dashcams. It's a bit dated, but reliable. The mounting configuration means you end up with a low profile camera, that is pretty easy to use. Day time video quality is good, night, not so great. There is an optional GPS module you can buy.

Mobius Action Camera 1080P HD Mini Sports Cam - Standard Edition
The Mobius is an action cam that can be used very well as a dash cam. The mobius has a very dedicated following, worldwide, both as a dash cam, and as an action cam, primarily in RC usage. This is a reliable cam, with good video, as well as a lot of help, tips, and information available online from actual users.
The Mobius is small, and one of the more discrete dash cams you can find.
I take mine on vacations, and use it in rental cars. It's tiny. About the size of a matchbox.

My original Mobius 'A' has seen over two years of use in a tractor trailer. 

 I did replace the OEM battery with a 'super capacitor' at about the one year mark, but I see this Mobius lasting for years, and years.    I own the wide angle  'C' and 'C2' versions, also.
For truck use, make sure you buy the 'super capacitor' add on! 
(Save the OEM battery, you can still use the Mobius as a free standing 'action' cam, if you wish, by swapping the capacitor with the OEM battery.  It's a 5 minute operation.)