# Global Sensor Systems

> Global Sensor Systems Inc. manufactures the Search Eye® automatic reverse braking system for commercial trucks with air brakes. Rear infrared sensors detect people and objects behind a reversing truck, alert the driver and apply the air brakes automatically. Family-owned, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, with 49 years building automatic reverse braking for waste, municipal and construction fleets in the United States and Canada.

Key facts:
- Product: Search Eye® Automatic Reverse Braking System. Models GS3000A (3 rear sensors) and GS4000A (4 rear sensors). Options: Overhead Protection, Non-Auto Brake (alerts only).
- How it works: in reverse, a green System On light comes on. If an object is detected, a yellow Warning light and tone alert the driver and the air brakes apply automatically. The driver can press Auto Brake OFF for close work (red light, pulsing tone, sensors still warn). It resets to automatic braking on its own.
- Fits any commercial vehicle with air brakes: garbage and recycling trucks, dump trucks, cement mixers, paving and tack trucks, tankers, refuel and utility trucks.
- Install: 6 hours or less per truck, by the fleet's mechanics, a Global partner, or the body builder. Does not affect other truck systems.
- Ownership: one-time purchase, no subscription, two-year warranty. Sensors last 10+ years if not physically damaged.
- Customers: 550+ fleet clients across North America. The City of New York and the City of Toronto have mandated Global's systems on their trucks.
- Training: Global Academy driver and mechanic courses in English, French and Spanish.
- Next generation: SecurePath™, an AI-powered active reverse braking platform developed with support from OVIN and the Government of Ontario; 25 prototype units tested for 12 months on OMS Express trucks; patent application filed.
- Positioning: passive safety (cameras, alarms) warns the driver; active safety (Search Eye) stops the truck.
- Contact: (905) 507-0007, sales@globalsensorsystems.com, 6600 Goreway Dr, Unit D, Mississauga, ON L4V 1S6, Canada.

## Product
- [Search Eye automatic reverse braking system](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/automatic-reverse-braking-system): how it works, models, kit contents, specifications, installation
- [SecurePath™](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/securepath): next-generation active reverse braking
- [Backing accident ROI calculator](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/roi): yearly cost of backing incidents and payback

## Industries
- [Garbage truck backup braking](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/waste-management): waste and recycling fleets
- [Construction truck backup braking](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/construction): dump, mixer, paving, tack and refuel trucks
- [City fleets](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/municipalities): municipal and public works fleets

## Company
- [About Global Sensor Systems](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/about)
- [FAQ](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Support, manuals and warranty](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/support)
- [Get a quote](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/contact)

## Insights
- [Global Sensor Systems and OMS Express Demonstrate AI-Powered Fleet Safety System with Support from Ontario Government Through Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/global-sensor-systems-and-oms-express-demonstrate-ai-powered-fleet-safety-system-with-support-from-o): Global Sensor Systems and OMS Express tested SecurePath™, the next generation of active reverse braking, on 25 trucks across Ontario with support from OVIN.
- [How Much Does a Backing Accident Really Cost Your Fleet?](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/how-much-does-a-backing-accident-really-cost-your-fleet): A single backing accident can cost a fleet $8,000 to $33,000+, and far more if someone gets hurt. The real numbers for waste and construction fleets.
- [The Hidden Cost of Truck Downtime After a Backing Accident](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/the-hidden-cost-of-truck-downtime-after-a-backing-accident): A single out-of-service truck costs your fleet $448 to $1,000 per day. After a backing accident, downtime losses can add up to 10x the original repair bill.
- [AI-Based Fleet Safety Innovation by Global Sensor Systems and OMS Express receives support](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/ai-based-fleet-safety-innovation-by-global-sensor-systems-and-oms-express-receives-support): Global Sensor Systems and OMS Express partner on SecurePath, an AI-based automatic reverse braking system for commercial fleets, with support from OVIN.
- [The Safety Tech Your Construction Trucks Are Missing: Automatic Reverse Braking Systems](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/the-safety-tech-your-construction-trucks-are-missing-automatic-braking-systems): Construction sites are chaotic and backing accidents are common. How automatic reverse braking helps construction trucks stop before they hit something.
- [5 Fleet Safety Technologies Revolutionizing the Transportation Industry](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/5-fleet-safety-technologies-revolutionizing-the-transportation-industry): Five fleet safety technologies changing transportation: ADAS, GPS tracking, dashcams, ELDs and TPMS, plus how automatic reverse braking fits in.
- [How to Make Garbage Trucks Safer for the Community](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/how-to-make-garbage-trucks-safer-for-the-community): Practical ways to make garbage trucks safer for the community: proximity detection, smart sensors, driver training and automatic reverse braking.
- [Why Heavy Truck Backup Cameras Need Automatic Braking Systems for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/why-heavy-truck-backup-cameras-need-automatic-braking-systems-for-enhanced-safety-and-efficiency): Backup cameras alone do not stop backing accidents in heavy trucks. Why garbage trucks and other heavy vehicles need automatic reverse braking too.
- [How Weather Conditions Affect Truck Safety and the Role of Automatic Reverse Braking.](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/how-weather-conditions-affect-truck-safety-and-the-role-of-automatic-reverse-braking): How rain, snow, fog and wind affect truck safety, and how automatic reverse braking helps prevent backing accidents in poor conditions.
- [Preventing Backing Accidents with Automatic Reverse Braking Systems: Real-Life Case Studies](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/preventing-backing-accidents-with-automatic-reverse-braking-systems-real-life-case-studies): Real-life cases of automatic reverse braking preventing backing accidents in waste and municipal fleets, with feedback from fleet managers and customers.
- [Fleet Telematics and Automatic Reverse Braking: A Perfect Pairing for Trucks?](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/fleet-telematics-and-automatic-reverse-braking-a-perfect-pairing-for-trucks): How fleet telematics and automatic reverse braking work together: real-time data, driver behavior insights and automatic stops to prevent backing accidents.
- [Understanding Blind Spots: How the Automatic Reverse Braking System Helps](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/understanding-blind-spots-how-the-automatic-reverse-braking-system-helps): Large trucks have big blind spots when reversing. How an automatic reverse braking system reacts faster than a driver to prevent backing accidents.
- [Common Types of Backing Accidents and How the Automatic Reverse Braking System Prevents Them](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/common-types-of-backing-accidents-and-how-the-automatic-reverse-braking-system-prevents-them): The most common backing accidents in commercial fleets, and how an automatic reverse braking system detects objects and stops the truck to prevent them.
- [Braking Solutions for Commercial Vehicles: An Essential Guide to Enhancing Safety](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/braking-solutions-for-commercial-vehicles-an-essential-guide-to-enhancing-safety): A guide to braking solutions for commercial vehicles, and how an automatic reverse braking system helps prevent backing accidents.
- [Enhancing Waste Management Safety with Automatic Reverse Braking Systems](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/enhancing-waste-management-safety-with-automatic-reverse-braking-systems): How automatic reverse braking improves waste management safety by detecting objects behind a garbage truck and stopping it before a collision.
- [The ROI of Installing the Automatic Reverse Braking System on OEMs.](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/the-roi-of-installing-the-automatic-reverse-braking-system-in-oem-trucks): The return on investment of automatic reverse braking in OEM trucks: fewer accidents, lower repair and insurance costs, less downtime and minimal training.
- [Difference between Passive and Active Safety Systems](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/difference-between-passive-and-active-safety-systems): Passive safety systems protect people in a crash. Active systems work to prevent the crash. The key differences, advantages and drawbacks of each.
- [How Driver Distraction and Reaction Time Can Lead to Backing Accidents](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/how-driver-distraction-and-reaction-time-can-lead-to-backing-accidents): How driver distraction and slow reaction time lead to backing accidents in trucks, and practical ways fleets can reduce the risk.
- [Avoiding Truck Accidents with Automatic Reverse Braking Systems](https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/post/avoiding-truck-accidents-with-automatic-reverse-braking-systems): Why backing up a garbage truck is so risky, how stopping distance works in reverse, and how automatic reverse braking helps waste fleets prevent accidents.

## FAQ
- Q: What is automatic reverse braking?
  A: Automatic reverse braking is a safety system that detects objects behind a truck while it reverses and applies the brakes on its own. Global Sensor Systems’ Search Eye uses rear infrared sensors and the truck’s existing air brakes, so the truck stops even if the driver did not see the hazard.
- Q: Does Search Eye replace backup cameras?
  A: No. They do different jobs and work well together. A camera shows the driver what is behind the truck, but the driver still has to notice, decide and brake. Search Eye applies the brakes itself. Many fleets run both.
- Q: Which trucks can use Search Eye?
  A: Any commercial vehicle with air brakes. The most common are garbage and recycling trucks. It is also used on dump trucks, cement mixers, paving trucks, tack trucks, tankers, refuel trucks and utility trucks.
- Q: How much does a system cost compared to an accident?
  A: Search Eye is a one-time purchase with no subscription, and pricing depends on the setup and fleet size. One backing accident can cost a fleet tens of thousands of dollars once repairs, downtime, claims and insurance are added. Our ROI calculator shows the numbers for your fleet, and we send a quote on request.
- Q: What is the warranty?
  A: Search Eye comes with a two-year warranty. Sensors typically last more than 10 years if they are not physically damaged.
- Q: What is the difference between the GS3000A and the GS4000A?
  A: The GS3000A uses three rear sensors and the GS4000A uses four. Larger trucks or bodies with wider rear blind spots usually need four. We help you pick the right model for each truck type in your fleet.

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