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Maximizing Fleet Operations: A Unified Approach by Dohrn Transfer Company

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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
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. Read More
About 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. Read More
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. Read More Log in to view content
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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

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 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.

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.

Impact #1	The implementation of the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud has transformed Dohrn's operations, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and safety. The unified platform has provided real-time visibility into their operations, enabling them to make informed decisions and take proactive measures. The solution has also boosted driver retention, reducing the costs associated with recruitment and replacement. Furthermore, the video-based safety solution has allowed Dohrn to take a proactive approach to driver coaching, leading to a significant decrease in harsh driving events. The open API has also enabled Dohrn to streamline manual processes such as tax auditing, dispatch, and data analytics, reducing administrative workload and improving efficiency.

Impact #1

The implementation of the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud has transformed Dohrn's operations, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and safety. The unified platform has provided real-time visibility into their operations, enabling them to make informed decisions and take proactive measures. The solution has also boosted driver retention, reducing the costs associated with recruitment and replacement. Furthermore, the video-based safety solution has allowed Dohrn to take a proactive approach to driver coaching, leading to a significant decrease in harsh driving events. The open API has also enabled Dohrn to streamline manual processes such as tax auditing, dispatch, and data analytics, reducing administrative workload and improving efficiency.

Benefit #1	Saved an estimated $75,000 per year in lost revenue by improving trailer operations
Benefit #2	Saved $20,000 per year in loss claims by improving site visibility and asset tracking
Benefit #3	Reduced idling by 50% by improving fleet performance

Benefit #1

Saved an estimated $75,000 per year in lost revenue by improving trailer operations

Benefit #2

Saved $20,000 per year in loss claims by improving site visibility and asset tracking

Benefit #3

Reduced idling by 50% by improving fleet performance

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Maximizing Fleet Operations: A Unified Approach by Dohrn Transfer Company

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