Trimble Case Studies Scalability Through IoT: Dillon Transportation's Growth with Innovative Access

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Scalability Through IoT: Dillon Transportation's Growth with Innovative Access

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Applicable Industries	Specialty Vehicles Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Public Transportation Management Transportation Simulation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Dillon Transportation, a dry van transportation company, experienced significant growth since its inception in 1996. From a humble beginning with one truck and two drivers, the company expanded to a fleet of 125 trucks and 170 drivers and crew members. However, this rapid growth brought about a challenge. The owner, Donnie Dillon, found it increasingly difficult to keep track of every driver and truck in his fleet. He could no longer remember the specifics of each trip, which he previously kept in his head. The company needed a more sophisticated way of storing information about drivers and loads. They required a system that would allow employees to access the specifics of each trip easily. The challenge was to find a solution that could manage the growing complexity of their operations. Read More
About Customer	Dillon Transportation is a dry van transportation company based in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Founded in 1996 by Donnie Dillon, the company started with a single truck and two drivers. Over the years, it has experienced significant growth, expanding its operations to Arizona and growing its fleet to 125 trucks with 170 drivers and crew members. Despite its growth, the company retains its roots in Tennessee. Dillon Transportation prides itself on its strong business relationships and commitment to moving freight for its customers efficiently and effectively. Read More
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Solution	Dillon Transportation turned to Innovative Access from Trimble Transportation, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. This solution provided full visibility into driver performance and freight movement, streamlining the company's processes. The software offered several valuable benefits, including the ability to calculate fuel taxes, forecast late deliveries, and push day-of-delivery billing. The implementation of the software was smooth, staying within scope and budget. Trimble staff members provided responsive and patient support as Dillon Transportation's crew learned the new software. The company later upgraded to Innovative Access Plus, which offered additional modules to support further growth. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Applicable Industries

Specialty Vehicles

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Public Transportation Management

Transportation Simulation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Dillon Transportation, a dry van transportation company, experienced significant growth since its inception in 1996. From a humble beginning with one truck and two drivers, the company expanded to a fleet of 125 trucks and 170 drivers and crew members. However, this rapid growth brought about a challenge. The owner, Donnie Dillon, found it increasingly difficult to keep track of every driver and truck in his fleet. He could no longer remember the specifics of each trip, which he previously kept in his head. The company needed a more sophisticated way of storing information about drivers and loads. They required a system that would allow employees to access the specifics of each trip easily. The challenge was to find a solution that could manage the growing complexity of their operations.

About Customer

Dillon Transportation is a dry van transportation company based in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Founded in 1996 by Donnie Dillon, the company started with a single truck and two drivers. Over the years, it has experienced significant growth, expanding its operations to Arizona and growing its fleet to 125 trucks with 170 drivers and crew members. Despite its growth, the company retains its roots in Tennessee. Dillon Transportation prides itself on its strong business relationships and commitment to moving freight for its customers efficiently and effectively.

Customer Name

Dillon Transportation

Solution

Dillon Transportation turned to Innovative Access from Trimble Transportation, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. This solution provided full visibility into driver performance and freight movement, streamlining the company's processes. The software offered several valuable benefits, including the ability to calculate fuel taxes, forecast late deliveries, and push day-of-delivery billing. The implementation of the software was smooth, staying within scope and budget. Trimble staff members provided responsive and patient support as Dillon Transportation's crew learned the new software. The company later upgraded to Innovative Access Plus, which offered additional modules to support further growth.

Impact #1	The implementation of Innovative Access has revolutionized Dillon Transportation's operations. The software provides real-time, up-to-date information on all changes or issues, enabling the company to monitor its trucks effectively. This has not only improved the company's financial performance but also facilitated the growth of its fleet. The software's ability to alert Dillon to late deliveries and operational issues has enhanced the company's control over its operations. Dillon can now manage his business from anywhere, as long as he has his computer with the software. This has made operations much easier compared to the days when he had to ask someone or look at a file for information.

Impact #1

The implementation of Innovative Access has revolutionized Dillon Transportation's operations. The software provides real-time, up-to-date information on all changes or issues, enabling the company to monitor its trucks effectively. This has not only improved the company's financial performance but also facilitated the growth of its fleet. The software's ability to alert Dillon to late deliveries and operational issues has enhanced the company's control over its operations. Dillon can now manage his business from anywhere, as long as he has his computer with the software. This has made operations much easier compared to the days when he had to ask someone or look at a file for information.

Benefit #1	Significant time savings due to streamlined processes
Benefit #2	Cost savings from efficient management of fuel taxes and billing
Benefit #3	Growth in fleet size, with an additional 80 trucks added and 30 more in the pipeline

Benefit #1

Significant time savings due to streamlined processes

Benefit #2

Cost savings from efficient management of fuel taxes and billing

Benefit #3

Growth in fleet size, with an additional 80 trucks added and 30 more in the pipeline

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Scalability Through IoT: Dillon Transportation's Growth with Innovative Access

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