Estes innovates their operations with Samsara, saving $3M by reducing idle time

Estes leverages innovative technology to optimize their operations, enabling them to reduce idle time, automate driver workflows, streamline operations with API integrations, and enhance safety with AI Dash Cams.

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Meet Estes



Estes needed a technology partner to achieve their vision of frictionless shipping.

Estes, the largest private freight carrier in North America, operates a massive logistics network, moving over 70 million pounds of freight a day. Recognized for its longstanding legacy, Estes is now leveraging cutting-edge technology to create a better experience for its employees while staying ahead of industry demands. By embracing innovation, Estes is improving operational efficiency, reducing friction across the supply chain, and ensuring continued reliability for clients ranging from major retailers to small local businesses.

Samsara helped Estes bring their vision of a digital twin to life.

To achieve this vision, Estes sought a technology partner that would help them create a "digital twin" of their entire shipment lifecycle—a virtual representation of their physical assets, which would provide comprehensive, real-time insights into their operations. This digital twin would allow Estes to better model and predict their operations, reduce manual processes, and ensure that freight arrived where it needed to be with as little disruption as possible. 

They turned to Samsara, which provided them real-time visibility, granular data insights, and an open API that allowed for seamless integration with their existing systems. Samsara's platform was not just another technology solution; it was a strategic partner that helped Estes transform their operations, enabling them to better serve their customers and future-proof their business.

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$3M in fuel costs saved by monitoring idle time.

Estes leveraged Samsara Vehicle Telematics to gain immediate visibility into idling data, allowing them to take actionable steps from day one. By tracking idle events and coaching drivers accordingly, Estes saved over $3 million in fuel costs. With granular data, Estes reduced operational costs and improved the customer experience by enabling better tracking and more accurate delivery estimates, ensuring customers could rely on timely information on their shipments.

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Customer Spotlight: Estes

Discover how Estes has streamlined their processes, increasing automatic departures and arrivals by over 40%, reducing idle time, and saving over $3 million by partnering with Samsara.

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Estes installs Samsara in 10,000+ tractors in just 6 months.

Samsara’s Mobile Experience Management (MEM) solution was pivotal in expediting Estes’ rollout across their vast fleet. By enabling remote software updates and configurations, MEM saved Estes countless hours that would have otherwise been spent on manual installations. This capability allowed Estes to implement Samsara  across over 10,000 tractors in just six months, minimizing disruption to their operations and ensuring a smooth transition.

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Estes Apps & Driver Workflows

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Increasing driver efficiency by 40% with the Samsara Driver App.

Estes uses the Samsara Driver App to enhance driver workflows, leading to a 40% increase in automatic driver departure and arrival reporting. This automation not only reduces the administrative burden on drivers, but also ensures that accurate and timely information is provided to customers, contributing to a more frictionless shipping experience. Drivers benefit from a user-friendly interface that automates many of their daily tasks, allowing them to focus on driving and reducing the potential for errors.

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Reducing collisions and improving safety metrics with Samsara AI Dash Cams.

Safety has always been a top priority for Estes, and the introduction of Samsara AI Dash Cams has been instrumental in enhancing their safety programs. Estes needed a solution that could provide real-time insights and help mitigate risks on the road. Since implementing Samsara AI Dash Cams, Estes has seen significant improvements in safety metrics, including a reduction in rear-end collisions and rollover incidents. Driver feedback played a crucial role in the successful adoption of this technology, with many drivers appreciating the system’s ease of use and its contribution to a safer working environment.

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