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JMS Transportation Enhances Safety and Efficiency with Motive

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Applicable Industries	Education Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Autonomous Transport Systems Transportation Simulation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	JMS Transportation, a family-run trucking and logistics business, was facing a significant challenge as the ELD mandate was about to go into effect. Their original provider wanted them to purchase new hardware and undergo a time-consuming installation process. This was not feasible for JMS Transportation as 90% of their drivers were owner-operators. Additionally, the company was struggling with driver safety and coaching. Without the use of dash cams, they had to manually pull telematics reports every morning and coach drivers on events from the previous day. This reactive approach was inefficient and failed to prevent one or two accidents every month. Furthermore, the company was having difficulty tracking their large number of trailers, which was affecting their asset management. Read More
About Customer	JMS Transportation is a family-run trucking and logistics business based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For over 30 years, the company has been committed to exceeding customer expectations, upholding the Midwestern values of service, accountability, and value. The company operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles and around 800 trailers. Prior to implementing Motive's solutions, JMS Transportation was struggling with the impending ELD mandate, inefficient driver safety and coaching practices, and difficulties in tracking their large number of trailers. Read More
Solution	JMS Transportation switched to Motive electronic logging devices (ELDs), which were easy to install and use. Unlike their previous provider, Motive alerted drivers to ELD violations before they occurred, allowing drivers to take corrective action and prevent HOS violations. JMS Transportation also invested in Motive Smart Dashcams and later upgraded to road-facing Motive AI Dashcams. This technology provided in-cab alerts, making drivers more aware of their driving habits. To solve their asset management problem, JMS Transportation invested in Motive Asset Gateways. This allowed them to track their trailers and get accurate reports when they were sitting idle for too long. The company also benefited from Motive's managed service, which saved time by automatically uploading the most impactful events for review. This allowed JMS Transportation to focus exclusively on drivers who needed coaching. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Applicable Industries

Education

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Autonomous Transport Systems

Transportation Simulation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

JMS Transportation, a family-run trucking and logistics business, was facing a significant challenge as the ELD mandate was about to go into effect. Their original provider wanted them to purchase new hardware and undergo a time-consuming installation process. This was not feasible for JMS Transportation as 90% of their drivers were owner-operators. Additionally, the company was struggling with driver safety and coaching. Without the use of dash cams, they had to manually pull telematics reports every morning and coach drivers on events from the previous day. This reactive approach was inefficient and failed to prevent one or two accidents every month. Furthermore, the company was having difficulty tracking their large number of trailers, which was affecting their asset management.

About Customer

JMS Transportation is a family-run trucking and logistics business based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For over 30 years, the company has been committed to exceeding customer expectations, upholding the Midwestern values of service, accountability, and value. The company operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles and around 800 trailers. Prior to implementing Motive's solutions, JMS Transportation was struggling with the impending ELD mandate, inefficient driver safety and coaching practices, and difficulties in tracking their large number of trailers.

Solution

JMS Transportation switched to Motive electronic logging devices (ELDs), which were easy to install and use. Unlike their previous provider, Motive alerted drivers to ELD violations before they occurred, allowing drivers to take corrective action and prevent HOS violations. JMS Transportation also invested in Motive Smart Dashcams and later upgraded to road-facing Motive AI Dashcams. This technology provided in-cab alerts, making drivers more aware of their driving habits. To solve their asset management problem, JMS Transportation invested in Motive Asset Gateways. This allowed them to track their trailers and get accurate reports when they were sitting idle for too long. The company also benefited from Motive's managed service, which saved time by automatically uploading the most impactful events for review. This allowed JMS Transportation to focus exclusively on drivers who needed coaching.

Impact #1	The implementation of Motive's solutions led to significant improvements in JMS Transportation's operations. The company saw a dramatic reduction in unsafe driving behaviors, which resulted in fewer accidents. The time spent on coaching was also reduced, as the Motive safety team automatically uploaded the most impactful events for review. This allowed JMS Transportation to focus exclusively on drivers who needed coaching. The company also experienced improved asset management, as they were able to accurately track their trailers and identify when they were sitting idle for too long. Overall, the use of Motive's solutions led to enhanced safety, lower repair costs, and increased profitability.

Impact #1

The implementation of Motive's solutions led to significant improvements in JMS Transportation's operations. The company saw a dramatic reduction in unsafe driving behaviors, which resulted in fewer accidents. The time spent on coaching was also reduced, as the Motive safety team automatically uploaded the most impactful events for review. This allowed JMS Transportation to focus exclusively on drivers who needed coaching. The company also experienced improved asset management, as they were able to accurately track their trailers and identify when they were sitting idle for too long. Overall, the use of Motive's solutions led to enhanced safety, lower repair costs, and increased profitability.

Benefit #1	50% reduction in accidents
Benefit #2	86% reduction in HOS violations
Benefit #3	30% improvement in asset management

Benefit #1

50% reduction in accidents

Benefit #2

86% reduction in HOS violations

Benefit #3

30% improvement in asset management

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