AO has cut costs by 16% across its 1,000-plus fleet of commercial vehicles after deploying dashcams and the latest telematics technology from Samsara.
Visibility of the entire fleet is provided through Samsara’s Connected Operations platform, increasing operational efficiency, saving time and reducing costs, while delivering benefits for its drivers.
Driver time has been saved by replacing manual vehicle walkarounds carried out with paper and pen with digital walkarounds using a Driver App
Proactive maintenance, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), has helped deliver 31% cost savings annually and an 8% reduction in tyre spend, despite completing more miles.
Insurance premiums have also been cut by 25%, thanks to reduced accident rates proven through Samsara’s analytics.
Shaun Carter, regional manager at AO, said: “Samsara is central to our operations; saving us time, helping us keep costs down and making life easier for our drivers.
“We’ve got a single source of truth to monitor driver performance, track our fleet of vehicles, and provide training to the drivers that need it most.”
The Samsara technology has had a particularly positive impact on driver performance and attitudes to safer driving.
Through in-cab alerts and AI dashcams, drivers are warned about any risky behaviour in real time and data is used to provide targeted coaching to its drivers.
The introduction of a driver safety score has driven competition between the drivers to enhance their road performance — raising safety standards across the business.
Carter explained: “The safety score is now a hugely important KPI as it demonstrates the work we've done and encourages drivers to compete amongst each other, and by proving that score we receive a discount on insurance premiums too.
“It’s about much more than cost savings though. Safer drivers means fewer accidents, more reliable deliveries, and, ultimately, happier customers.”
Philip van der Wilt, senior vice-president and general manager EMEA at Samsara, said: “Connecting physical operations can have a transformative impact, as AO is demonstrating through improved efficiency, vehicle performance and road safety.
“By empowering businesses with full visibility and management of their fleet, Samsara is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the driver experience and the service they deliver to customers.”
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Gareth has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist having started his career in local newspapers in the 1990s. Prior to joining Fleet News in 2008, he worked in the public sector as a media advisor and is currently news editor at Fleet News.
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