Samsara > Case Studies > Dohrn Transfer Company Utilizes Samsara for Fleet Management and Safety Improvements

Dohrn Transfer Company Utilizes Samsara for Fleet Management and Safety Improvements

Samsara Logo
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
  • America
Country
  • United States
Product
  • Samsara IoT Sensors
  • Samsara HD Dash Cams
  • Samsara Fleet Platform
Tech Stack
  • Live GPS Location Tracking
  • Maintenance Diagnostics
  • Fuel Usage Monitoring
  • Driver Safety Events Monitoring
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Cost Savings
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Employee Satisfaction
  • Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
  • Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
  • Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
  • Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Industries
  • Transportation
Applicable Functions
  • Business Operation
  • Maintenance
Use Cases
  • Driver Performance Monitoring
  • Fleet Management
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Remote Asset Management
Services
  • System Integration
  • Training
About The Customer
Dohrn Transfer Company is a less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in Rock Island, Illinois. Founded in 1921 by Charles Dohrn, the company has grown to operate 545 vehicles, including 470 tractors and 75 straight trucks, with 645 drivers. Dohrn Transfer offers trucking services and local delivery across a 14-state service area through its 21 terminals. The company prides itself on utilizing powerful logistical tools and showcasing excellence in service. Dohrn Transfer is committed to compliance with Hours of Service regulations and aims to leverage technology to support broader business initiatives.
The Challenge
Dohrn Transfer Company needed a solution for ELD compliance and broader business initiatives such as improving safety, reducing paperwork, optimizing maintenance, and enhancing dispatching efficiency. The company was subject to Hours of Service regulations and required a reliable system to ensure compliance. Additionally, Dohrn wanted a user-friendly and flexible platform that could integrate seamlessly with their existing operations and engage employees effectively.
The Solution
Dohrn Transfer Company deployed Samsara IoT sensors in every truck to support ELD compliance, routing and dispatch efficiency, safety programs, and preventive maintenance. The Samsara platform provided integrated fleet management capabilities, including live GPS tracking, maintenance diagnostics, fuel usage monitoring, and driver safety event reporting. The platform's ease of use and flexibility made it simple to implement and integrate with other business operations. Samsara's live GPS location tracking enabled dispatchers to make real-time decisions, improving dispatch and routing efficiency. The platform also facilitated proactive driver coaching and gamification, enhancing safety and driver engagement. Additionally, Samsara's electronic DVIRs and maintenance alerts improved maintenance response times and vehicle uptime.
Operational Impact
  • Dohrn Transfer achieved an 88% reduction in harsh driving events through proactive driver coaching and the use of Samsara HD dash cams.
  • The company saw a 50% reduction in idle time by implementing a coaching program based on idling reports from the Samsara dashboard.
  • Samsara's live GPS tracking and real-time decision-making capabilities improved dispatch and routing efficiency, allowing Dohrn to handle more customer requests in a day.
  • The proactive safety coaching program and gamification features increased driver engagement and retention, resulting in a 10% reduction in driver turnover.
  • Samsara's electronic DVIRs and maintenance alerts enabled a 40% quicker response to maintenance issues, ensuring vehicle safety and uptime.
Quantitative Benefit
  • 50% reduction in idle time.
  • 2% increase in fuel efficiency, saving 150,000 gallons of fuel and over $500,000 per year.
  • $200,000 annual savings on cellular data plans by using Samsara's built-in WiFi hotspot.
  • 20 hours saved per week in administrative overhead by automating HOS log processing.
  • 2 days saved per week in administrative overhead by automating IFTA reporting.

Case Study missing?

Start adding your own!

Register with your work email and create a new case study profile for your business.

Add New Record

Related Case Studies.

Contact us

Let's talk!
* Required
* Required
* Required
* Invalid email address
By submitting this form, you agree that IoT ONE may contact you with insights and marketing messaging.
No thanks, I don't want to receive any marketing emails from IoT ONE.
Submit

Thank you for your message!
We will contact you soon.