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	Fraley & Schilling Implements the Latest in Mobile Fleet Management Technology to Enhance the Driver Experience and Improve Fleet Productivity

Fraley & Schilling Implements the Latest in Mobile Fleet Management Technology to Enhance the Driver Experience and Improve Fleet Productivity

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Driver Performance Monitoring Fleet Management Vehicle Telematics
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	For Fraley & Schilling, moving to electronic logs became a priority long before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration passed its ELD Mandate. The company aimed to stay ahead of the curve by adopting the technology prior to the deadline. The main challenges included gaining access to applications in one unified platform and dealing with predecessor technology that had inefficient keyboard functions and layout. The company also needed to ensure that their fleets were compliant with federal regulations and that drivers were comfortable using the new technology. Read More
About Customer	Founded in 1955, Fraley & Schilling, Inc. is a premier trucking company in America, headquartered in East Indiana with facilities throughout the eastern half of the United States. The company is known for its core values of safety, innovation, and integrity, which have set it apart from the competition. Fraley & Schilling is dedicated to innovation, as evidenced by the next-gen technology it implements in its fleet. The company prides itself on being technologically savvy and up-to-date, which helps in tracking customers' products and ensuring fleet compliance with federal regulations. Read More
Solution	Fraley & Schilling implemented Omnitracs' Intelligent Vehicle Gateway (IVG) to provide a unified platform for fast, safe, and efficient delivery of mobile applications and back-office information. The IVG offers a compact design that improves available storage space and enables drivers to use smart devices to connect with the home office. The voice options allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, enhancing safety. The easy installation of the IVG minimizes vehicle downtime, and the single platform enables access to various applications. Omnitracs provided comprehensive training and support during the beta test involving 50 drivers, ensuring a smooth transition and high driver satisfaction. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Networks & Connectivity - Cellular

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Driver Performance Monitoring

Fleet Management

Vehicle Telematics

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

For Fraley & Schilling, moving to electronic logs became a priority long before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration passed its ELD Mandate. The company aimed to stay ahead of the curve by adopting the technology prior to the deadline. The main challenges included gaining access to applications in one unified platform and dealing with predecessor technology that had inefficient keyboard functions and layout. The company also needed to ensure that their fleets were compliant with federal regulations and that drivers were comfortable using the new technology.

About Customer

Founded in 1955, Fraley & Schilling, Inc. is a premier trucking company in America, headquartered in East Indiana with facilities throughout the eastern half of the United States. The company is known for its core values of safety, innovation, and integrity, which have set it apart from the competition. Fraley & Schilling is dedicated to innovation, as evidenced by the next-gen technology it implements in its fleet. The company prides itself on being technologically savvy and up-to-date, which helps in tracking customers' products and ensuring fleet compliance with federal regulations.

Solution

Fraley & Schilling implemented Omnitracs' Intelligent Vehicle Gateway (IVG) to provide a unified platform for fast, safe, and efficient delivery of mobile applications and back-office information. The IVG offers a compact design that improves available storage space and enables drivers to use smart devices to connect with the home office. The voice options allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, enhancing safety. The easy installation of the IVG minimizes vehicle downtime, and the single platform enables access to various applications. Omnitracs provided comprehensive training and support during the beta test involving 50 drivers, ensuring a smooth transition and high driver satisfaction.

Impact #1	All 50 drivers preferred the IVG to previous technologies, citing better layout and improved keyboard functionality.
Impact #2	The smaller size of the IVG unit resulted in increased storage room for drivers, which is crucial for Fraley & Schilling's lightweight trucks.
Impact #3	Drivers benefitted from the IVG’s simplified keyboard operations, which eliminated the need to switch between typing letters and numbers.

Impact #1

All 50 drivers preferred the IVG to previous technologies, citing better layout and improved keyboard functionality.

Impact #2

The smaller size of the IVG unit resulted in increased storage room for drivers, which is crucial for Fraley & Schilling's lightweight trucks.

Impact #3

Drivers benefitted from the IVG’s simplified keyboard operations, which eliminated the need to switch between typing letters and numbers.

Benefit #1	100% of the 50 drivers preferred the IVG over previous technologies.
Benefit #2	The IVG implementation resulted in increased storage space for all drivers.

Benefit #1

100% of the 50 drivers preferred the IVG over previous technologies.

Benefit #2

The IVG implementation resulted in increased storage space for all drivers.

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Fraley & Schilling Implements the Latest in Mobile Fleet Management Technology to Enhance the Driver Experience and Improve Fleet Productivity

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