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Zachry Construction's Fleet Management Transformation with Element

Technology Category
  • Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
  • Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Applicable Industries
  • Cement
  • Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
  • Maintenance
  • Procurement
Use Cases
  • Construction Management
  • Fleet Management
The Challenge
Zachry Construction, a mid-sized construction company, was facing significant operational challenges in managing its fleet of vehicles. The company was struggling with the maintenance, acquisition, and operation of its vehicles, which was becoming an increasingly complex and time-consuming task. The financial burden of purchasing new trucks every four or five years was also proving to be unsustainable. The company was in need of a solution that could streamline its fleet operations, reduce costs, and ensure the efficient use of its vehicles.
About The Customer
Zachry Construction is a mid-sized construction company that was grappling with the complexities of managing a large fleet of vehicles. The company was facing operational challenges in maintaining, acquiring, and operating its vehicles. The financial strain of purchasing new trucks every few years was also proving to be unsustainable. The company needed a solution that could streamline its operations, reduce costs, and ensure the efficient use of its vehicles. Zachry Construction values partnerships that can help it achieve its objectives and was open to innovative solutions that could address its challenges.
The Solution
Zachry Construction partnered with Element, a fleet management company, to address its operational challenges. Element took over the management of most aspects of Zachry's fleet, including maintenance, fuel, remarketing, and leasing. One of the key objectives of this partnership was to track costs and ensure that the vehicles were being used to their fullest extent. Leasing was identified as a more financially viable option for the company, providing significant cash flow relief. Element also implemented measures to detect and mitigate fuel fraud by monitoring fuel purchases and alerting the company when purchases exceeded recommended thresholds.
Operational Impact
  • The partnership with Element brought about significant operational improvements for Zachry Construction. The company was able to offload the complex task of fleet management, freeing up valuable time and resources. The leasing option provided by Element not only offered financial relief but also ensured that the vehicles were being used efficiently. The company also benefited from Element's expertise in detecting and mitigating fuel fraud, which added an extra layer of security to its operations. Overall, the partnership with Element has helped Zachry Construction streamline its operations, reduce costs, and improve the efficiency of its fleet.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Zachry Construction realized significant cash flow relief from leasing, avoiding an investment of $1.6 million for purchasing 40 new vehicles at $40,000 each.
  • The company saved more than $100,000 by outsourcing toll payment and transponder installation to Element.
  • Element's fuel fraud detection system helped the company monitor fuel purchases and mitigate potential fraud.

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