Introduction
Ensuring that goods are delivered to their respective destinations on time and safely can be quite challenging, especially with the terrain in the Philippines. Accidents can happen at any place at any given time. Cargo trucks carrying high-value products can be subject to stealing by organized crime groups during transit. Anything can happen to your goods during transportation, so how can you reduce the risk of these events from happening?
Introducing Wialon, a fleet management software you can rely on. It uses GPS and IOT to help you manage your vehicles and drivers during transportation. Compatible with over 3,600 devices, you can easily integrate Wialon into your business.
Learn how Wialon and video telematics assisted the leading oil importer in Lebanon with their fleet concerns and paved the way to safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
Challenges
Operational Inefficiency
The company struggled with significant inefficiencies in its fuel delivery operations. Drivers were often delayed, routes were not optimized, and fuel deliveries lacked a streamlined process. These circumstances resulted in higher costs, frequent delays, and decreased customer satisfaction. They needed a system to centralize and simplify operations, reducing time and costs.
Fleet Visibility
Without a real-time overview of their fleet, it was challenging to monitor vehicle locations, fuel levels, and delivery status. The lack of visibility left room for potential fuel theft, unplanned stops, and unauthorized route deviations, negatively impacting efficiency and security. The company required a robust tracking system to monitor each truck’s journey.
Lack of In-Cabin Cameras
The company had limited insight into drivers’ activities and conditions within the vehicle without in-cabin cameras. This gap prevented the company from assessing and ensuring drivers adhered to safety protocols. Installing cameras was essential to gain real-time visibility and enhance safety measures inside the vehicles.
Proper Driver Behavior Monitoring
Monitoring driver behavior was a significant challenge, as reckless driving habits like speeding, harsh braking, and sharp turns increased the risk of accidents and vehicle wear. These driving patterns also raised fuel consumption and insurance costs. They needed a reliable system to analyze driver behavior, promote safe driving, and minimize costs to address this.
Solutions
Implementing a
Video Telematics System
Wialon provided a video telematics
solution, allowing the company to monitor each vehicle and driver in real-time. This system—combined video footage from in-cabin cameras with GPS tracking—offers a clear view of each delivery’s progress. The video feed helped the company promptly identify and address any safety issues
or unauthorized actions.
Real-Time Fleet Tracking
Wialon’s GPS tracking solution
enabled the fuel importer to achieve comprehensive fleet visibility. Managers could view vehicle locations, monitor fuel levels, and receive real-time alerts on deviations or unplanned stops. This enhanced visibility reduced unauthorized activities, improved fuel management, and made route optimization possible.
Driver Behavior Analysis
Using Wialon’s driver behavior monitoring tools, the company gained valuable insights into driving habits. The system tracked parameters like speeding, harsh braking, and sharp turns, which helped management identify drivers who needed additional training. The company improved safety and reduced fuel and maintenance costs by addressing unsafe driving behaviors.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Wialon streamlined the company’s operations by optimizing routes, reducing idle times, and enabling proactive maintenance alerts. With real-time tracking and efficient dispatch management, the fuel importer minimized delivery delays, optimized fuel usage, and improved customer satisfaction. This system transformed the company’s operational workflow into a more efficient, cost-effective process.
Results
The video telematics solution addressed the client’s immediate concerns and laid a foundation for continuous operational improvement. Within six months, the fleet management solution delivered impressive outcomes:
100%
Driver Compliance
Drivers adhered to delivery schedules practiced safe driving, and followed all road regulations, resulting in full compliance with safety and operational standards.
60%
Reduction in Tickets
By optimizing routes, reducing unnecessary truck usage, and preventing fuel theft, the company achieved a 23% reduction in fuel costs, significantly lowering operational expenses.
23%
Fuel
Savings
Through real-time monitoring and improved driver behavior, the company eliminated accidents caused by delays, distractions, mobile phone use, and unsafe driving practices.
Zero
Driver-Related Accidents
The company saw a 60% decrease in fines related to speeding, aggressive driving, and unauthorized side parking, further contributing to safer and more compliant fleet operations.
This transformation set the company toward safer, more efficient, and cost-effective operations, with the fleet management solution driving impactful results across multiple areas.
Conclusion:
With Wialon, powered by video telematics, monitoring each vehicle and driver is now easier. With WialonGPS, businesses can receive insights about their vehicles’ fuel levels and location and real-time updates for deviations and unplanned stops. Businesses can also monitor drivers’ driving habits, improving their safety while reducing fuel and maintenance costs.
Learn more about how Wialon and video telematics can assist you and your business in the Philippines. Let Geoplan Philippines assist you. Contact us today.
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