Do you need only a driver and a truck to transport goods? Those times in the transport industry are over. It is no longer possible to compete effectively in the modern market without an appropriate IT background. What tools do we use?
We are aware that for companies that entrust us with transport, it usually does not matter how we carry it out, as long as we do it safely, on time and at a good price. However, modern technologies and IT systems that we use have a significant impact on each of these areas.
SECURITY
Do you want to know where the truck with your cargo is at this moment? Thanks to the LocTracker system that we use, our forwarders have a real-time information about its location, tachograph indications, on-board computer and fuel level in the tank.
So we can avoid a situation in which the car with your cargo ends up in a parking lot that does not provide an adequate level of security. Of course, the system itself will not help, but in combination with competent management, it gives us a chance to minimize the risk.
PUNCTUALITY
Whenever something happens that could disrupt the smoothness of transport (the end of driver’s working time or fuel, or any messages regarding the technical condition of the car appear) – we can react in real time and provide the driver with a solution before the problem affects your cargo. It goes without saying that prevention is easier than fixing.
With access to so much data, it is impossible to rely solely on your experience and intuition. That’s why we also use Fire TMS computer algorithms to help us prepare the best routes for our drivers and develop them in a graphically transparent way.
Our drivers often point out that they see an improvement in their efficiency when they receive clear messages from us about the entire route and very specific instructions about their current task. They are also not left alone with potential problems and know that our transport department supports them on an ongoing basis.
LOWER COSTS
This support also leads to a reduction in the amount of fuel burned. We have already written about the optimal micro-scale route planning so that driver can deliver the cargo as quickly as possible. However, we are also doing it on a macro-scale to minimize empty car trips. This has a direct impact on our operating costs and the reduction of CO2 emissions. We make sure that our trucks do not run empty.
We also reduce costs by speeding up workflow. In transportation, it is important not only when your cargo reaches the contractor, but also how quickly the documents confirming this fact reach the right place. This is how we digitize the document flow. Our drivers are equipped with tablets, where they can obtain the appropriate document and send it to the cloud immediately after receiving / delivering the goods. Thanks to this, the money due is transferred to your account faster, and not a single document is lost on the way or turns out to be incorrectly prepared.
MORE THAN TECHNOLOGY
At VEGA, we believe that the best results will be obtained when we combine modern technology with an experienced and competent team. Would you like to see how it works in practice? Write to us and get a quote for your cargo!
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