Shred-it Enhances Fleet Management and Driver Safety with Trimble Solutions
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Europe
Country
- United Kingdom
Product
- Trimble GeoManager Fleet Management
- Trimble Driver Safety
Tech Stack
- Telematics
- Real-time Data Analytics
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Driver Performance Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Shred-it, founded in 1988, is the world's largest mobile secure document and paper shredding company. It helps businesses meet compliance obligations by providing unparalleled security and service for valuable information. With over 140 branches worldwide, Shred-it services more than 150,000 customers across five continents, including top intelligence and security agencies, police forces, hospitals, banks, and universities. In the U.K., Shred-it operates a national network of 15 branches, serving over 17,000 customers with a fleet of more than 100 vehicles. The company is committed to maintaining the security of its customers' confidential materials and exceeding customer expectations.
The Challenge
Shred-it faced challenges in managing its fleet of over 100 vehicles in the U.K., lacking real-time visibility into vehicle locations and driver behavior. This lack of visibility hindered their ability to ensure the security of confidential materials and meet customer expectations. Additionally, the company needed to enforce safe driving policies to mitigate risks and reduce insurance premiums. High fuel costs and vehicle mileage were also concerns, as there was no diagnostic information available to monitor fuel use or vehicle health, leading to unnecessary operational costs.
The Solution
To address its challenges, Shred-it implemented Trimble's GeoManager Fleet Management and Driver Safety solutions across its U.K. fleet. These solutions provided real-time visibility into fleet operations, enabling better management of vehicle utilization, maintenance planning, and customer service. The Driver Safety solution allowed fleet managers to monitor driver behavior, providing analysis of maneuvers such as hard acceleration, braking, and speed. Instant alerts were sent to drivers to modify their behavior, and managers could use the data to implement reward or training programs. The solutions helped Shred-it streamline operations, improve driver safety, and reduce operational costs.
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