Video Telematics Myths: why do Fleet Operators reject it?

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The Myths of Video Telematics that resonate among the community of automotive transport fleet operators are arguments that create a negative perception of the capabilities of the technology integrated into the vehicles they drive, so it is necessary to clarify its real scope and provide tranquility to the invaluable human capital, the drivers.

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3 out of 4 workers suffer from work stress in Mexico, according to the Ministry of Health, the main causes being the fulfillment of project, excessive workloads and toxic work environments, so we must prevent certain Myths of Video Telematics from adding to these statistics and affect the work environment for the Automotive Transport Operators staff.

The Operators Shortage in Mexico of 54,000 positions currently required, presents us a scenario in which the Automotive Transport Companies and Didcom, as a Telematics provider, must assume the responsibility of clarifying the scope and benefits of out technology integrated in the cabin, to mitigate misinformation generated by the Myths of Video Telematics.

Below, we address the most recurrent Video Telematics Myths and clarify the scope and benefits of this technology for Fleet Operators.

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“Video Telematics is expensive”

To adequately size the investment in Video Telematics, we must consider the various indicators that benefit as a result of monitoring risks and safe driving habits:

• Better fuel efficiency
• Costs prevention due to accidents and consequences
• Insurance costs in case of accidents
• Disclaimer of responsibilities in case of accidents

The costs that Video Telematics can help avoid in fleet operation are wide and extensive, from fuel efficiency through proper driving habits to liability costs in accidents and their consequences.

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“Video Telematics is hard to integrate”

Our Video Telematics solution is practical and simple to install, we have dedicated staff to carry out the implementation in an agile way, as well as all the documentation and training so that our clients can carry out the implementation by themselves, if they so wish.

Fully compatible at the platform level to make the necessary configurations and start taking advantage of the Video Telematics benefits in your units from day one, as well as a specialized support team that provides the necessary support to make the necessary adjustments and corrections for optimal function.

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“Video Telematics demands too much monitoring time”

It can be believed that by having a camera in the cabin the Fleet Management administrator has hours and hours of video to review, but this is not the case, the configuration of notifications and alerts to specific events is aimed at speeding up the monitoring task, to concentrate efforts on events that are previously defined and detected in the operation.

Video Telematics is an investment in technology that does not demand monitoring time when it is not necessary, only in specific situations that are notified to proceed in a timely manner.

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“Video Telematics is an invasion of privacy”

Nobody is spying on the driver every second of the trip! Our cameras integrate Machine Vision + Artificial Intelligence technology designed to detect, alert and notify configurable risk events according to the requirements of each fleet, to play the role of a coach in the cabin and help the operator to arrive safely with their passengers and/or cargo to the destination.

Our Video Telematics solution is not dedicated to transmitting 24/7, so they do not represent an invasion of the operator’s privacy, they are focused on capturing video only when an event occurs, recording the seconds before, during and after the event to provide video evidence if required.

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Video Telematics is a Coach in the Cabin!

Our Video Telematics solution provides the function of a Coach in the Cabin, focused on providing training in real time through the correction of poor driving habits, preventing risks that could cause an accident:

Nuestra solución Video Telemática cumple la función de un Coach en Cabina, enfocado en brindar entrenamiento en tiempo real a través de la corrección de hábitos deficientes al volante, previniendo riesgos que pudieran ocasionar un accidente:

• Phone use
• Seatbelt use
• Distracted driving
• Food and drinks
• Smoking
• Other integrables on demand…

The Video Telematics Solution that we integrate in Didcom is a smart investment to help drivers arrive safely at their destination, as well as protect the integrity of passengers and cargo in Automotive Transport Fleets.

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Are you interested in integrating a Coach in Cabin in the vehicles of your fleet?

If you have more doubts or questions regarding Myths of Video Telematics, we can gladly help you clarify them.