GPS Insight Case Studies West Coast Sand and Gravel Saves 5,205 Gallons of Fuel per Quarter by Reducing Idling

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West Coast Sand and Gravel Saves 5,205 Gallons of Fuel per Quarter by Reducing Idling

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Vehicle Telematics
Services	System Integration
Challenge	West Coast Sand and Gravel, a company servicing the construction industry, faced challenges in tracking productivity, customer service, and verifying deliveries due to heavy reliance on communication via radio/phone with drivers. The company sought a more efficient solution to relay information from drivers back to the office and a method to confirm deliveries and pickups that would not consume much time for the driver or employees back at the office. They also needed a GPS tracking solution that was user-friendly so that employees would be able to use the software company-wide. Read More
About Customer	West Coast Sand and Gravel is a company that has been servicing the construction industry since 1968. They deliver a wide array of materials in bulk and also handle the hauling of material. The company operates in California and Arizona, providing quality products and services. They specialize in dirt import and export, environmental waste hauling, sports field products, and more. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring the safety of their employees, and the responsible management of resources. Read More
Solution	The company implemented The GPS Insight Vehicle & Asset Tracking Solution into their operations, which provided real-time location for every vehicle and piece of equipment in their fleet. This allowed them to deliver great customer service, an effective method to communicate with drivers throughout the day, increased productivity and efficiency, and more. The company also uses GPS Insight’s Garmin integration to send and receive custom forms electronically, which expedites and simplifies data collection from the field. By setting alerts to notify drivers and management any time vehicles or equipment surpass 10 minutes of idle time, they have been able to significantly reduce fuel costs. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Vehicle Telematics

Services

System Integration

Challenge

West Coast Sand and Gravel, a company servicing the construction industry, faced challenges in tracking productivity, customer service, and verifying deliveries due to heavy reliance on communication via radio/phone with drivers. The company sought a more efficient solution to relay information from drivers back to the office and a method to confirm deliveries and pickups that would not consume much time for the driver or employees back at the office. They also needed a GPS tracking solution that was user-friendly so that employees would be able to use the software company-wide.

About Customer

West Coast Sand and Gravel is a company that has been servicing the construction industry since 1968. They deliver a wide array of materials in bulk and also handle the hauling of material. The company operates in California and Arizona, providing quality products and services. They specialize in dirt import and export, environmental waste hauling, sports field products, and more. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring the safety of their employees, and the responsible management of resources.

Solution

The company implemented The GPS Insight Vehicle & Asset Tracking Solution into their operations, which provided real-time location for every vehicle and piece of equipment in their fleet. This allowed them to deliver great customer service, an effective method to communicate with drivers throughout the day, increased productivity and efficiency, and more. The company also uses GPS Insight’s Garmin integration to send and receive custom forms electronically, which expedites and simplifies data collection from the field. By setting alerts to notify drivers and management any time vehicles or equipment surpass 10 minutes of idle time, they have been able to significantly reduce fuel costs.

Impact #1	Improved customer service by providing accurate ETAs to customers without making a call to the driver.
Impact #2	Increased productivity and efficiency to serve more customers in less time by monitoring routes taken and time spent on the jobsite.
Impact #3	Expedited and simplified data collection from the field by using GPS tracking in conjunction with Garmin navigation devices to route their vehicles more efficiently and communicate with drivers throughout the workday.

Impact #1

Improved customer service by providing accurate ETAs to customers without making a call to the driver.

Impact #2

Increased productivity and efficiency to serve more customers in less time by monitoring routes taken and time spent on the jobsite.

Impact #3

Expedited and simplified data collection from the field by using GPS tracking in conjunction with Garmin navigation devices to route their vehicles more efficiently and communicate with drivers throughout the workday.

Benefit #1	Reduced idle gallons by 37%, or 5,205 gallons in one quarter.
Benefit #2	Saved over $18,000 on fuel in one quarter due to reduced idle time.

Benefit #1

Reduced idle gallons by 37%, or 5,205 gallons in one quarter.

Benefit #2

Saved over $18,000 on fuel in one quarter due to reduced idle time.

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West Coast Sand and Gravel Saves 5,205 Gallons of Fuel per Quarter by Reducing Idling

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