Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has an established reputation both within the southwest and throughout the UK for customised warehousing and distribution services for the distribution market. GDL is amongst the UK` s most successful regional distribution companies. Year on year steadily growing its operating base; it now operates 400 vehicles out of 3 major distribution centres, North Tawton, Cullompton in Devon and Old Sodbury.

The requirements:

GDL aim was to gain full visibility of their trailer fleet enabling GDL primarily maximise its trailer efficiency. Having several depots throughout England and Scotland GDL were also interested in deploying a system that assisted in scheduling the trailers MOT"s efficiently.

Feedback from Gregorys:

"The Axscend system provides the ability to simply track our trailers without the frills of other products. The product is very easy to install, simple to use and provides exactly the information that we need at the required intervals we anticipate the product will result in a much more effective utilisation of the trailer fleet"

Findings:

Tighter control, The easy to use system allowed operations to monitor trailers and schedule their MOT and services

Quick and easy installation process

High quality mapping

The web interface was quick to implement and a friendly user interface The ability to check which trailers that have not significantly moved within the last 24-hour period and the number of days the trailer has remained stationary for and highlight areas for improvement

Benefits enjoyed:

Increased trailer usage and operational effectiveness

Greater control of trailer fleet so business profit can be maximised

A tracking tool which we can use to stay ahead of the competition as customer can be more informed about the their deliveries

Can now analyse the productivity of trailers and make the right changes

The fleet is managed with total confidence and ahead of competitors in this aggressive market place

Axscend, market leader in trailer management offer a solution that is both practical and cost efficient.

Robust GPS hardware installed in minutes

Super user-friendly web interface to access your trailers data including its location and service schedules

Gain the business benefits from managing your trailers effectively

Axscend's GPS device is battery operated, self contained and completely wireless; optimised for use on non-powered assets such as trailers. Management of your trailers is done online using an interface that is specifically designed to be super user friendly and highly functional. Allowing user to really "get to grip" with their trailer fleets. In today's climate you have to look for clever ways of getting the most from your trailer fleet, maximising the time trailers spend on the road and ensuring the basics such as trailer services are done effectively and on-time.