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Flying Star Transport Boosts Efficiencies with KeepTruckin
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Geofencing
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Flying Star Transport, a fuel transport company based in Amarillo, Texas, was in need of an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution that could integrate with their accounting software. Their previous provider’s ELD wasn’t flexible enough to connect properly with their accounting software. Additionally, the cost of their previous solution was high, with the company paying between $1,000 and $2,000 per unit for over 55 trucks. These challenges led the team to seek a new ELD provider that could offer a more cost-efficient and flexible solution.
About The Customer
Flying Star Transport is a fuel transport company based in Amarillo, Texas. The company operates a fleet of over 55 trucks and is committed to efficient and safe logistics. To ensure that the company’s operations and drivers are on target, they require careful coordination and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates. The company was previously using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution from another provider, but found it to be inflexible and expensive. They were seeking a new ELD provider that could offer a solution that integrated with their accounting software and was more cost-efficient.
The Solution
Flying Star Transport chose KeepTruckin as their new ELD provider. KeepTruckin's ELD solution was found to be simple, affordable, and compatible with Flying Star's other software systems. The solution provided several key advantages including simplified hardware, greater efficiency, and solid compliance and driver coaching. The hardware cost of KeepTruckin's solution was significantly lower than their previous provider, saving Flying Star at least $800 per truck. The solution also allowed Flying Star to see efficiency improvements of 10 to 15 percent, measured by hours per load. Additionally, the solution provided the ability to ensure that drivers are in compliance and provided better coaching for drivers.
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