Zachry Construction Selects ORBCOMM’s
Telematics Solution to Monitor Mixed Fleet of Heavy Equipment
Utilizes ORBCOMM’s deep data insights to maximize fleet
utilization,
predictive maintenance and security
ORBCOMM, a global provider of Internet
of Things (IoT) solutions, announced that it has been selected by Zachry
Construction Corporation (Zachry), which specializes in turnkey heavy civil
construction and engineering projects, to track and monitor their mixed fleet
of heavy equipment. ORBCOMM’s comprehensive solution provides wireless
connectivity through its industry-leading hardware
and advanced FleetEdge analytics platform
for optimal asset management across multiple types of equipment.
Zachry is using ORBCOMM’s telematics
solution to help manage their diverse fleet of assets, including bulldozers,
excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, and pavers, enhancing visibility of their
operations and enabling more informed business planning. Through ORBCOMM’s
advanced FleetEdge platform, Zachry
can track its fleet with real-time position reports and set geofences to send
alerts when machines enter or leave worksites to optimize utilization and
prevent unauthorized use. By accurately tracking operating hours, idle ratios
and service alerts, Zachry can ensure their equipment is working effectively
and efficiently onsite and drive maintenance intervals to avoid costly
breakdowns, reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine life and
performance. Zachry can also leverage these valuable operational metrics to
improve job costing and accountability of equipment usage. In addition,
ORBCOMM’s agile platform is integrated with Zachry’s Enterprise Resource
Planning system to streamline internal processes focused on billing, project
costing and preventive maintenance schedules.
“ORBCOMM is a long-time leader in
heavy equipment telematics, and we’re excited to be chosen by an industry
pace-setter like Zachry Construction to extend their digital footprint across
their fleet,” said Christian Allred, ORBCOMM’s Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Global Sales. “ORBCOMM’s solution enables Zachry to gain the
information they need from all makes and models, while improving businesses
processes, reducing costs and providing a unique advantage in a competitive
marketplace.”
Zachry expects to complete the
installation of ORBCOMM’s telematics solution by the end of the first quarter
of 2021 and is exploring ORBCOMM’s other IoT offerings
as part of their efforts to expand their deployment.
Source: ORBCOMM media announcement
