How to improve Driver Training through Video Telematics

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Driver training through Video Telematics is a great solution for the retention and attraction of operators in the Fleet, compared to the deficit of up to 175% expected in Mexico (IRU).

The World Road Transport Union considers that training and certification are key to attracting and developing professional drivers in automotive transport companies, especially if technology is integrated that facilitates the visualization and analysis of their performance.

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Integrating high-definition video as a tool for driver training provides an objective perspective of their performance behind the wheel, facilitating the visualization and detection of nuances in their habits that they may not be aware of and that represent a risk for safety or cost.

A 2020 study by the National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence (NSTSCE) recommends incorporating technologies for driver safety that generate video evidence (dashcams) on the road and Didcom provides support to integrate Video Telematics oriented to Driver Training, with a record of what happens on the road and behind the wheel, providing evidence material to reduce claims and insurance costs.

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Risk Habits Mitigation

A driver’s first year behind the wheel is often the riskiest, so training and coaching is key for new drivers joining your fleet, regardless of their age.

A Video Telematics solution provides them with the material to clearly see their actions and become aware of their risk behaviors, drivers and their colleagues can use this information to modify their driving habits and reduce the risk of accidents in the fleet.

Our Video Telematics solution integrates Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision that detects behaviors that put driving at risk in real time, such as:

• Phone Usage
• Use of Belt
• Smoking Driver
• Food and Beverage Consumption
• Distracted Driving
• Fatigue Detection

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Poor Driver Detection

Driving experience is more relevant than age in helping to predict the risks of accidents behind the wheel, so “what they know” when behind the wheel is very important for your drivers, regardless of their age.

Integrating a Culture of Prevention and Training of Drivers is essential to make them aware and enable them to visualize all the possible scenarios to which certain poor behaviors at the wheel can lead.

• Speeding
• Hard Braking
• Closed Curves
• Reverse
• Out of hours use

Didcom’s Video Telematics integration can support you to inform your drivers, not only of the possible consequences in terms of safety, but also of the impact that poor driving can have on the cost of the operation, in terms of excessive fuel consumption , engine damage and wear, among others.

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Driver Training Program

Involving your drivers in daily conversations about safety and efficient driving with the support of the data and material provided by Didcom’s Video Telematics technology is the basis for creating a Continuous Training Program in your Fleet that helps reduce the potential for accidents.

Our Driver Evaluation module allows you to highlight your drivers with the best performance behind the wheel to recognize them and even invite them to share their experience as tutors of the less experienced, promoting a new generation of professional operators and aware of good practices behind the wheel, significantly improving the performance of your fleet:

• Driver Safety
• Accident Prevention
• Bad Habits Correction at the Wheel
• Claims and Costs Reduction

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The integration of a Video Telematics Solution for Driver Training allows you to have an accurate record of performance to create incentives such as productivity and safety bonuses for those who record fewer incidents, better driving practices and fuel consumption, among others.

The current situation has shown that the Autotransport Fleets are a fundamental pillar to maintain our economy and, in turn, drivers are a key asset for the optimal performance of the operation, so Driver Training to promote safety and its performance is a smart investment.

We help you with the Training of Drivers in your Fleet with Video Telematics!