In the world of commercial trucking, where fleet health and safety are paramount, Cowboy State Trucking found a trusted partner in Zonar for its smart fleet management needs.
As a leader in transporting dry bulk and liquid commodities across the challenging Rocky Mountain region, its fleet of 36 trucks, 120 trailers, and a team of 30 full-time drivers, along with owner-operators, relies on cutting-edge solutions to maintain its stellar reputation.
Recognizing the critical role of technology in enhancing operations, Chief Operating Officer Deon Bunker sought a provider that not only understands the unique challenges faced by the fleet but also delivers unparalleled support and advanced functionalities.
Zonar Systems emerged as the solution that not only meets Bunker’s requirements but exceeded expectations for fleet health and safety.
1) Streamlined Vehicle Inspections:
Electronically verifiable inspections for safe and healthy trucks, thanks to Zonar’s EVIR solution.
Meeting the rigorous standards set by both the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EVIR stands as a technological advancement tailored to eradicate the reliance on traditional paper-based reporting. Its primary goal is to empower drivers to conduct precise inspections that are not only automatically captured and stored but are also seamlessly integrated into maintenance software systems.
This strategic integration facilitates organizations in streamlining inspection audits, significantly reducing the risk of penalties associated with misplaced or lost records, as highlighted by Zonar.
Beyond compliance, the accuracy of these inspections plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall operational efficiency by proactively identifying and addressing vehicle and asset issues before they escalate into potentially critical concerns. This not only ensures regulatory adherence but also contributes to increased uptime, reinforcing the reliability of both vehicles and assets within an organization’s fleet.
2) Digitized Records and Work Orders:
Reduced physical storage space with digitized inspection records.
Enhanced dispatcher-to-driver efficiency and improved load support.
Seamless integrations with Squarerigger Software and McLeod Software.
3) CSA Score Improvement:
The CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score is a crucial metric in the realm of commercial trucking within the United States. It is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation. The CSA program is designed to assess and improve the safety performance of motor carriers and drivers by identifying potential safety risks.
The lower the CSA score, the lower the insurance premiums are for a commercial fleet. Introducing Zonar EVIR led to a significant reduction in CSA score from 76 to 12, which led to a competitive advantage in contract negotiations and risk management.
4) Integration with Maintenance Workflow:
Using EVIR, Cowboy State Trucking was able to take advantage of a seamless integration with Squarerigger’s maintenance platform.
Rather than manually find defects, manually create a maintenance work order, and deposit the work order – leading to the possibility of the request getting lost – the fleet is able to directly upload the inspection results, prioritize defects, reduce paperwork and make certain work orders are fulfilled.
5) Out-of-Service Identification:
Zonar Ground Traffic Control displays the status of trucks for efficient repairs.
This allows the fleet to avoid deploying out-of-service trucks, enhancing overall fleet reliability.
6) Prevention of DPF Downtime:
Cummins partnership alerts to DPF needs, preventing unplanned downtime.
Advanced diagnostics ensure timely attention to DPF issues.
7) Automated Reporting:
Mileage By State report streamlines IFTA reporting, which can be a time-consuming hassle.
Accurate data for essential calculations, minimizing risks and optimizing earnings.
8) Faster Load Assignments and Backup Deployment:
Detailed fleet visibility accelerates load assignments.
Rapid deployment of backup trucks in case of breakdowns, ensuring continuous operations.
9) Unmatched Customer Support:
Zonar’s commitment to exceptional customer support remains unwavering. With Zonar’s 24/7/365 support, there is always a human being available to handle from frontline assistance.
Zonar’s fleet health and safety solutions have not only addressed the specific needs of Cowboy State Trucking but have elevated its operations to new heights.
