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Company: Industry: Location: Website: [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”67px” body_font_size=”23px” body_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”rgba(0,106,193,0.05)” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]“<\/em>We chose GPS Insight because not only was it much easier to utilize than another one we were considering [Verizon Connect], but it was also much less expensive.“<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#275c8d” header_font_size=”67px” body_font_size=”20px” body_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”rgba(0,106,193,0.05)” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n GPS tracking makes real-time delivery info a possibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Able to locate stolen vehicles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dash cam video exonerates drivers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Integrates with existing systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_text_color=”#6b6b6b” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_line_height=”1.1em” header_2_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#275c8d” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”8px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Strait & Lamp Group is a leading supplier to the central Ohio building industry focused on providing individual attention to homebuilders, contractors, and remodeling professionals. Strait & Lamp has five physical locations, including three lumberyards, a truss and panel plant, a millwork facility, and it also has a contracting division. Strait & Lamp Lumber has been serving the builders and homeowners of central Ohio for over 60 years.<\/p>\n Strait & Lamp needed to know where their 35 fleet vehicles were located to improve dispatching and make their business run more smoothly. They needed to know driver location, ensure driver safety, protect themselves from fraud and false claims.<\/p>\n Strait & Lamp began with installing the GPS Insight tracking solution for their trucks.<\/p>\n The dispatchers use GPS tracking to see where deliveries are happening in real-time and figure out the best timing. The GPS lets them know when trucks are back in the yard and deliveries have been completed.<\/p>\n Dispatchers also use the information to answer calls. For instance, when they get a call asking when a driver is expected to arrive, they don\u2019t have to call the driver. They can just check the GPS, see where the vehicle is located, and relay the expected arrival time.<\/p>\n The GPS tracking has also been beneficial for complaints. If someone calls and reports bad driver behavior, Strait & Lamp can review the history and see who was there, what happened, and how it can be prevented from happening in the future. Or, they can see that it wasn\u2019t their truck at all.<\/p>\n \u201cWe looked back on a complaint, and the driver wasn\u2019t speeding at all,\u201d Foutty said. \u201cSo, it\u2019s just nice to have that kind of reassurance.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition, they have also used GPS tracking for theft recovery of vehicles.<\/p>\n Smart dash cameras<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n They discussed also adding smart dash cameras for some time, but then when they heard stories about using their footage to prevent lawsuits and prove innocence, they decided to make the investment.<\/p>\n Strait & Lamp began seeing the advantages right away. In particular, they have had drivers initiate capturing video when there\u2019s an event happening right in front of them.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had one gentlemen driving on the interstate, and the truck in front of him lost a ladder,\u201d Foutty said. \u201cHe hit the record button as soon as it slid off the truck, and since he couldn\u2019t avoid running over it, it did some damage to the truck. As a result, we were able to show that the damage was not his fault. The driver saw that as a real positive.\u201d<\/p>\n In another incident, a driver was accused of hitting a garage door. They checked the video, and it showed him approaching the house, and the garage door was open.<\/p>\n \u201cSo he couldn\u2019t have hit the garage door like the homeowner said, because the garage door was up when he arrived,\u201d Foutty said. \u201cI\u2019ve been really excited to see that and to talk to drivers who are starting to see a positive result here.\u201d<\/p>\n In another incident, a vehicle ran a red light, and the Strait & Lamp driver had to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident.<\/p>\n Drivers also initiate videos when they enter driveways that are narrow, so they can show why tree branches scratched the vehicle. They also start videos when they go on a job site where the road is damaged.<\/p>\n \u201cIf there\u2019s anything wrong, they just hit the button,\u201d Foutty said.<\/p>\n Integration and customer service<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Strait & Lamp also appreciates being able to directly link with Epicor and BisTrack. 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<\/strong><\/span>Strait & Lamp<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Construction Supplies<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Salt Columbus, OH<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>www.straitandlamp.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/br>
\nCathy Foutty<\/strong>
\nExecutive Assistant Strait & Lamp<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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