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	Managing A Safety-First Culture with an Integrated Transport Management Solution

Managing A Safety-First Culture with an Integrated Transport Management Solution

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Driver Performance Monitoring Fleet Management
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Suttons Group, a large family-owned logistics business, sought a connected transport solution in 2019 to enhance fleet safety, driver performance, and automation. They required a multi-camera solution to reduce their risk profile. Suttons chose Microlise for its fully integrated solution, which surpassed their incumbent telematics provider. Read More
About Customer	Suttons Group is a prominent logistics service provider based in the UK, specializing in the safe and efficient handling of bulk hazardous fuels, gases, and non-hazardous chemicals and powders. With over 60 years of experience, the family-owned business operates through two divisions: Suttons International and Suttons Tankers. Their services include tank container, road tanker, and multimodal logistics, along with fleet management, warehousing, drumming, and on-site logistics. Headquartered in Cheshire, Suttons manages a fleet of 850 tankers and 500 tractor units across 32 offices, depots, and operating centers in the UK. Read More
Solution	Suttons implemented the Microlise Fleet Performance and ClearVision multi-camera solution. The deployment has led to significant safety and operational improvements. The system has automated several processes, making work practices more efficient. Despite challenges typical of large change projects, Microlise provided continuous support, resolving issues proactively and offering additional driver training when needed. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Networks & Connectivity - Cellular

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Driver Performance Monitoring

Fleet Management

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Suttons Group, a large family-owned logistics business, sought a connected transport solution in 2019 to enhance fleet safety, driver performance, and automation. They required a multi-camera solution to reduce their risk profile. Suttons chose Microlise for its fully integrated solution, which surpassed their incumbent telematics provider.

About Customer

Suttons Group is a prominent logistics service provider based in the UK, specializing in the safe and efficient handling of bulk hazardous fuels, gases, and non-hazardous chemicals and powders. With over 60 years of experience, the family-owned business operates through two divisions: Suttons International and Suttons Tankers. Their services include tank container, road tanker, and multimodal logistics, along with fleet management, warehousing, drumming, and on-site logistics. Headquartered in Cheshire, Suttons manages a fleet of 850 tankers and 500 tractor units across 32 offices, depots, and operating centers in the UK.

Solution

Suttons implemented the Microlise Fleet Performance and ClearVision multi-camera solution. The deployment has led to significant safety and operational improvements. The system has automated several processes, making work practices more efficient. Despite challenges typical of large change projects, Microlise provided continuous support, resolving issues proactively and offering additional driver training when needed.

Impact #1	Fleet visibility, utilization, efficiency, driver performance, and safety metrics have all improved.
Impact #2	The camera manoeuvring solution has reduced damage incidents and received positive driver feedback.
Impact #3	Customers can access job boards, view vehicle movements, and receive live ETA information, enhancing operational efficiency.

Impact #1

Fleet visibility, utilization, efficiency, driver performance, and safety metrics have all improved.

Impact #2

The camera manoeuvring solution has reduced damage incidents and received positive driver feedback.

Impact #3

Customers can access job boards, view vehicle movements, and receive live ETA information, enhancing operational efficiency.

Benefit #1	Suttons manages a fleet of 850 tankers and 500 tractor units.
Benefit #2	The company operates across 32 offices, depots, and operating centers in the UK.

Benefit #1

Suttons manages a fleet of 850 tankers and 500 tractor units.

Benefit #2

The company operates across 32 offices, depots, and operating centers in the UK.

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Managing A Safety-First Culture with an Integrated Transport Management Solution

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