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Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Enhances Efficiency and Safety with Samsara's Integrated Fleet Management System

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Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
  • America
Country
  • United States
Product
  • Samsara Vehicle Gateways
  • Samsara Asset Gateways
  • Samsara Dash Cameras
  • Samsara Mobile Apps
Tech Stack
  • Real-time GPS
  • Sensors
  • Dash Cameras
  • Mobile Apps
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Productivity Improvements
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Employee Satisfaction
Technology Category
  • Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
  • Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
  • Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
  • Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
  • Field Services
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Maintenance
Use Cases
  • Fleet Management
  • Asset Health Management (AHM)
  • Predictive Maintenance
Services
  • System Integration
  • Training
About The Customer
Ghilotti Bros., Inc. is a construction company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its quality craftsmanship and close-knit culture. Founded over 100 years ago by Italian immigrant James Ghilotti, the company has grown through three generations to become an industry leader. Ghilotti Bros. has been involved in significant construction projects, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and runways at San Francisco and Oakland airports. The company is recognized for its forward-thinking approach and has leveraged technology to streamline operations, increase productivity, and improve safety. With a workforce of 175 employees, Ghilotti Bros. continues to innovate and maintain its reputation for excellence in the construction industry.
The Challenge
When company leaders started looking for a new fleet management system in 2017, they knew they wanted more than GPS location tracking. Ghilotti Bros. also wanted to find an integrated solution that would help protect their 175 employees, their equipment, and their brand. The company needed a system that could provide real-time visibility into their operations, streamline maintenance processes, and enhance safety measures. With a large fleet and numerous high-value construction equipment spread across multiple job sites, tracking and maintaining these assets efficiently was a significant challenge. Additionally, ensuring the safety of their employees in one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States was a top priority.
The Solution
Ghilotti Bros. found an answer and a partner in Samsara. By combining data from sensors, real-time GPS, dash cameras, and mobile apps into one straightforward interface, Samsara’s platform provides Ghilotti Bros. with unprecedented levels of visibility into their operations and creates opportunities to make the company safer and more efficient. Service Manager Victor Miral was impressed by Samsara’s real-time capabilities and the benefits that came with GPS tracking. Using live location information from Samsara’s vehicle gateways, Miral is able to keep up with the constantly moving parts of his white fleet. With Samsara asset gateways, he is also able to track high-value construction equipment including generators, trailers, and large machinery. Samsara’s preventative maintenance reports and alerts help streamline operations by tracking the usage of vehicles and assets, automatically reminding the team about maintenance checks. This feature allows Ghilotti Bros. to customize maintenance alerts based on usage, reducing costs and avoiding breakdowns. Samsara’s safety reports empower Ghilotti Bros. in their mission to create an accident-free work environment. By detecting and capturing information on driver behavior, such as speeding incidents and harsh driving events, Samsara’s platform provides the data needed to coach drivers on safety best practices and incentivize responsible driving.
Operational Impact
  • Ghilotti Bros. saves dozens of man-hours each year by avoiding lengthy yard hunts and unnecessary equipment transfers to and from different job sites.
  • Geofence alerts help prevent theft by sending warnings when an asset is moved from a particular location.
  • Samsara’s preventative maintenance reports and alerts streamline operations by tracking the usage of vehicles and assets, automatically reminding the team about maintenance checks.
  • The company is able to customize maintenance alerts for each vehicle and asset based on usage, reducing costs and avoiding breakdowns.
  • Samsara’s safety reports provide the data needed to coach drivers on safety best practices and incentivize responsible driving, contributing to a safety-focused culture.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Ghilotti Bros. has clocked in 375,000 man-hours safe—accident and injury-free—since March 2017.

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