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What telematic are you?The quiz!

1/ Why does your fleet need atelematics system or why mightit need one?

The tractors are delivered already equipped with telematics.

There are simple turn-key solutions that meet my need to track vehicles.

I want to install a program that controls the key parametersof my business.

4/ Have you calculated (estimated)the installation time for yourentire fleet?

I do not need to because it depends on the trucks we buy.

The installer comes in when the trucks are available, it takes timeto do the entire fleet.

Yes, I have drawn up an installation plan to manageit and make it as quick as possible so the investment is profitable.

5/ Are your vehicles all equippedwith the same units(or will they be)?

It is not my choice, it depends on the brand of tractor.

I think so, it should be part of the telematics provider’s package.

I am installing them myself so I can have the same units and acentralized command system.

2/ Have you estimated the returnon investment for yourtelematics system?

No, it's basically a consumable.

Yes, my installer's study confirmed it is profitable.

Yes, I estimated the projected return myself.

3/ Do you know the costsof telematics?

Yes, it is a monthly subscription per vehicle.

My installer gave me a turn-key package, which is a total estimate.

I have itemized all the costs: the telematics on-board unit,installation, downtime, subscriptions, international GSM coverage,hotline, insurance, maintenance, training, even the cost of hiringan analyst, etc.

6/ What do you do with the datagenerated by your telematicssystem?

I honestly do not have time to look at the data.

It is a turn-key solution, our suppliers take care of it.They generate our data and issue reports.

I hired a specialist to expertly process the data and give uscustomized reports.

9/ Does telematics help createvalue for your company?

No, it's mostly an expense, a monthly fee.

Yes, that's the whole idea behind telematics.

Yes, and I estimated the expected value myself.

10/ Have you planned to outsourceyour data analysis and telematics?

Sure, if it completely simplifies the system.

Yes, that is the point of turn-key solutions, I don't have to do anything.

Outsourcing that part and not being able to control it is out ofthe question.

7/ Do you check the quality ofthe data and the analyses?

No, why would there be any problems with the data?

In my case, it's part of the package being provided, so I trust it.

I have someone who analyses the data and verifies them.

8/ What do you do if it breaksdown or there is a problem?

I don't see why it would break down, it's extremely reliable.

Support and repairs are part of the contract, kind of like insurance.The supplier takes care of it, that is why I did it through them.

I prefer to handle that side internally so it goes faster.

Vehicles and trucks alike are now connected and the shipping industry will soon be entering the age of telematics, big data and smart trucks,roads and infrastructures.

Is your fleet connected? It goes without saying that this will change how your fleet and crewsoperate.Are you ready for it?It's not easy to generate the most value from a telematics system.

Quiz WITH 10 questionsWe have prepared a quiz with 10 questions to determine yourprofile. For each question below, choose the answer that best describes you.