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Regional, For-hire Truckload Carrier Saves $30k per Month with Spireon’s FleetLocate Trailer Management Solution
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
- Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Paper Transport, a for-hire truckload carrier, was facing challenges in managing its fleet of trailers. The company's drivers were often frustrated by the time-consuming task of searching for empty trailers. This not only affected the drivers' job satisfaction but also resulted in significant productivity losses for the company. Every time a driver arrived at a trailer that wasn't empty, the company lost over $100 per hour in productivity, leading to a monthly loss exceeding $30,000. To address this issue, the company needed an efficient trailer tracking system with cargo sensing capabilities.
About The Customer
Paper Transport, Inc. is a for-hire truckload carrier based in Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1990 and offers regional truckload, dedicated truckload, intermodal, and logistic services. It operates multiple park locations/terminals throughout the Midwestern and Southern United States. Paper Transport employs over 850 professional Class A CDL Truck Drivers and over 200 driver support professionals. The company is committed to growth and innovation and aims to diversify aggressively through additional customer product lines. Paper Transport's business philosophy, 'What Drives You?™', is built into the essence of their business, focusing not just on hauling freight from point A to point B, but also on making the company a great place to work with a commitment to safety.
The Solution
To address its challenges, Paper Transport decided to partner with Spireon and implement its FleetLocate trailer management solution. FleetLocate's cargo sensing technology gave Paper Transport the confidence that trailers were empty and ready when drivers showed up for pickup. The solution's strong API connections allowed for seamless integration with the tools already used by Paper Transport's team. The company's internal team developed a mapping tool for their operations team that pulls information from FleetLocate, providing greater visibility of freight in the network. The solution also allowed Paper Transport to present trailer data to its shipping customers for increased transparency. As part of its commitment to staying ahead of technological advancements, Paper Transport recently upgraded its devices from 3G to 4G with Spireon.
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