OKI, SOMPO Risk Management, and Sompo Japan Jointly Promote Demonstration Experiment for Driver Management and Safe Driving Support Service for SMEs Utilizing ETC2.0 Probe Data

OKI Corporation, SOMPO Risk Management Inc., and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. are jointly advancing a demonstration experiment for a driver management and safe driving support service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), utilizing ETC2.0 probe data. The experiment is set to conclude by the end of April 2026, followed by considerations for a full-scale service launch. This service aims to be cost-effective for SMEs by integrating with existing ETC2.0 in-vehicle devices. The objective is to mitigate challenges in the domestic logistics and transportation sector, including severe driver shortages and escalating fuel costs, thereby fostering safe and efficient transportation. The service collects ETC2.0 probe data, such as driving history and events like sudden braking or steering, and visualizes it through OKI's "LocoMobi2.0" vehicle operation management support cloud service. This enables businesses to monitor vehicle locations, routes, and hazardous driving points via a web interface. The demonstration, running from October 2025 to April 2026, seeks to validate the service's efficacy and gather user feedback for future enhancements. Future plans include integrating SOMPO Risk's consulting expertise with OKI's data technology to offer personalized driver analysis reports and manage logistics hub dwell times. Sompo Japan intends to broaden the service's reach to help companies reduce accident risks.