New Hope, PA – June 10, 2025 – TENNA, the construction technology platform powering equipment fleet operations, is proud to announce that Asphalt Contractor, a nationally recognized magazine serving asphalt contractors and producers, has named the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Camera a Top 30 Editor’s Choice award winner for 2025.
This award honors the most innovative and impactful products in the roadbuilding and asphalt industry. Products selected for this honor demonstrate significant user interest and proven field performance. Nominations were reviewed by Asphalt Contractor’s editorial team and advisory board and evaluated based on innovation, user engagement metrics from ForConstructionPros.com, and overall value to contractors.
Tenna’s innovative Heavy Equipment Camera, TennaCAM 2.0, is a game-changing solution that sets a new standard for jobsite safety, risk mitigation, and operational visibility on jobsites. As the first fully integrated camera on the market purpose-built for heavy construction equipment, it fills a critical gap in the industry for monitoring heavy equipment around live site operations.
The TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment is a dual-facing HD video camera that provides visibility both inside the cab and forward-facing views from the equipment. It captures and stores high-definition footage, automatically detects unsafe operator behaviors, and enables live streaming and cloud-based video retrieval—even after ignition is off when in parking mode.
Most notably, this equipment dash camera is paired with accessory cameras to offer nearly 360-degree views, eliminating blind spots around heavy machinery. Tenna’s in-cab monitor gives operators full visibility around the production area—a functionality that is particularly vital during reversing, turning, or swinging motions where visibility is compromised.
TennaCAM 2.0 directly reduces the potential for life-threatening struck-by incidents, which cause one in four construction deaths annually—75% of which involve heavy machinery.
Paving and roadway construction projects pose more unique visibility and safety risks, which is why TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment is an essential tool for these environments. Some challenges the heavy equipment camera addresses are:
- Live Traffic Hazards: Paving and other roadway construction takes place in active traffic zones, increasing the risk of vehicles colliding with construction workers and equipment. TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment enhances visibility for operators, reducing near misses and vehicle-related struck-by incidents.
- High-Speed Vehicle Interactions: Road crews often work in close proximity to speeding vehicles. A real-time video feed allows site managers to monitor conditions remotely and react proactively to potential risks.
- Limited Operator Awareness: On highway paving projects, large equipment like asphalt pavers and compactors have significant blind spots. 360° camera integration improves maneuverability, reducing the chance of striking workers or other vehicles.
- Night Work Challenges: Many paving projects occur at night, when visibility is further compromised. TennaCAM 2.0’s high-definition recording and low-light capability enhance operator awareness during night shifts and produce crisp recordings even in the dark.
- Operational Inefficiencies: Real-time monitoring and data integration allow for the identification of inefficiencies in equipment use, enabling timely interventions and improvements.
“Every year, hundreds of new and innovative products are brought to market by the biggest and most reliable companies in the road building industry,” said Brandon Noel, Editor of Asphalt Contractor. “This list represents a handful of the most standout tools and equipment to recently impact the jobsite, as well as some legacy products that deserve to be recognized for their long-term contributions to the industry.”
The TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment was innovatively reimagined from traditional vehicle dash cameras and tailored to the unique needs of construction equipment. Contractors can now:
- Arm operators with more confidence to maneuver heavy machinery with total visibility around the machine.
- Review incident footage to improve safety training.
- Stream live video from the jobsite for real-time oversight.
- Gain valuable context and evidence from operator-facing and external views during an incident or near-miss.
- Reduce risk exposure and promote a safety-first culture.
With features like onboard event storage, real-time alerts, and seamless flow of data into Tenna’s total equipment management platform, the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment provides a powerful combination of safety intelligence, risk reduction, and fleet accountability — driving measurable ROI for contractors on the same system where they manage the rest of their fleet operations.
Additionally, Tenna’s heavy equipment camera is paired with TennaCANbus, which allows for external PTO monitoring and ELD compliance. This equipment tracker was named an Asphalt Contractor 2024 Top 30 Editor’s Choice award winner.
“We’re proud to be the first to bring an integrated, non-after-market heavy equipment camera to our customers, and even prouder to see it recognized as one of the top 30 products of the year by Asphalt Contractor,” said Austin Conti, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenna. “Safety is a major challenge in our industry. The TennaCAM 2.0 for heavy equipment empowers contractors with visibility into what’s happening inside and around their machines, so they can protect their teams, reduce risk, and make more informed decisions. This award underscores our mission to bring smart, field-proven innovations to construction businesses.”
As the market matures, Tenna continues to innovate for all needs of a contractor, which includes creating camera solutions for all asset classes—beyond just on-road vehicles.
Schedule a walkthrough of Tenna to see how the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment camera keeps jobsites safe and fits seamlessly within the functionality of the full platform.
About Asphalt Contractor and the Editor’s Choice Awards
Asphalt Contractor is a leading industry publication covering the complete lifecycle of asphalt pavements — from production and paving to preservation and rehabilitation. Its annual Top 30 Editor’s Choice Awards spotlight products that are raising the bar in performance, technology, and contractor value. The 2025 award winners are featured in the May issue of Asphalt Contractor and on ForConstructionPros.com.
About Tenna
Tenna is the construction technology platform powering equipment fleet operations. Beyond tracking, Tenna connects every aspect of fleet management, giving contractors a full-picture view of their equipment operations and a greater understanding of equipment trends, so they can increase productivity and reduce costs. With more than 100 years of construction experience, Tenna helps contractors maximize their mixed fleet with industry-focused solutions that connect field, shop and office to optimize all aspects of equipment management. For more information, visit tenna.com.
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