Direct Sameday Services innovates with telematics for operational gains.
- Microlise systems enhance compliance, efficiency, and cost management.
- Integration reduces fleet miles and insurance costs significantly.
- Remote tachograph functionality optimises driver operations.
- Telematics positions the company for future growth.
In a strategic move, Direct Sameday Services has embraced telematics technology to revolutionise its operations, focusing on improving compliance control, fleet efficiency, and cost reduction. The Nottingham-based haulage firm, known for its versatile fleet of vans and trucks, selected Microlise’s cloud-based Focus product after a thorough review of potential solutions. The company’s operations manager, Robert Tann, applauded the system for its seamless integration with existing software, offering profound insights to optimise performance.
The transition to Microlise’s system has been marked by a significant decrease in operational burdens. Through the implementation of the remote tachograph download function, Direct Sameday Services has effectively eliminated the necessity for its 23 HGV drivers to commute between the Hucknall and Bulwell sites solely for data downloads, saving an impressive 5,000 fleet miles annually. This evolution in operations not only reduces logistical strain but also conserves resources significantly.
Further benefits of the telematics system have been observed in various aspects of the company’s operations. The adoption of this technology has led to a measurable reduction in insurance costs, an enhancement in driver efficiency, improved vehicle safety, and a more efficient handling of traffic incidents. According to a spokesperson from Direct Sameday Services, this collaboration with Microlise has been transformative, addressing immediate challenges while securing a robust return on investment.
Microlise’s telematics solutions, typically seen as tools for larger enterprises, have proven to be invaluable for smaller operators like Direct Sameday Services. The Focus product provides comprehensive data and fleet performance information, aligning smaller firms with the technological capabilities often reserved for their larger counterparts, thus democratising access to advanced fleet management solutions.
Direct Sameday Services’ use of telematics not only addresses current challenges but also sets the stage for future advancements in fleet management.
