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Maximizing Fleet Operations: A Unified Approach by Dohrn Transfer Company
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries
- Glass
- Specialty Vehicles
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Supply Chain Visibility
- Vehicle Telematics
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Dohrn Transfer Company, a less-than-truckload carrier providing trucking services and local delivery across the United States, faced a challenge in unifying their data to improve safety and operational efficiency across their organization. Initially, they were seeking a modern, driver-friendly solution to ensure their fleet of over 600 assets remained compliant with ELD regulations as they operated across 14 states and 22 terminals. However, as they evaluated various providers, they realized their needs extended beyond just ELD compliance. Dohrn sought an integrated solution that could connect their data and consolidate their fleet operations in a single platform. They saw an opportunity to leverage real-time data to improve operations such as trailer management, chain of custody, dispatch, maintenance diagnostics, fuel usage, and driver safety.
About The Customer
Dohrn Transfer Company is a less-than-truckload carrier that provides trucking services and local delivery across the United States. With over a century of best-in-class service, they operate a fleet of over 600 assets across 14 states and 22 terminals. Dohrn is committed to maintaining compliance with ELD regulations and continuously seeks to improve their operational efficiency and safety. They aim to leverage real-time data to enhance various aspects of their operations, including trailer management, chain of custody, dispatch, maintenance diagnostics, fuel usage, and driver safety.
The Solution
Dohrn found their solution in the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud, which provided real-time visibility, ease-of-use, and employee engagement. By unifying their operations within a single integrated platform, Dohrn was able to improve operational efficiency, boost driver retention, and reduce costs. With Samsara, Dohrn gained complete visibility into the location and utilization of their trailers, which improved trailer operations and reduced time-consuming yard hunts. They also gained complete visibility into the chain of custody of their assets, which improved site protection and asset tracking. Furthermore, with Samsara deployed across all their vehicles, Dohrn gained real-time visibility into the location and performance of their vehicles, which improved fleet performance. Lastly, with Samsara’s video-based safety solution, Dohrn transformed their safety program by taking a proactive approach to driver coaching.
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