Yes, J.B. Hunt trucks have forward-facing cameras. The addition of cameras on commercial motor vehicles is a relatively new safety trend. A forward-facing camera can help determine if the cause of the accident was driver error or a mechanical issue.
Mechanical issues, including faulty brakes or overloaded cargo, are notoriously difficult to prove. Camera footage, combined with the truck’s logs and data, witness accounts, and the police investigation, can help hold truck manufacturers and maintenance mechanics responsible for defective parts and negligent servicing.