We have recently introduced new functionality to provide users with at-a-glance status of current projects in process. Today’s Projects allows users to filter by project or project type, to see the projects desired.  Project name and type are indicated along with such metrics as how much equipment is on the project, total run time hours, total miles, total fuel usage, and productive percentage. A thumbs up/sideways/down indicator alongside productive percentage gives users a visual representation of their productivity compared to the project's stated goals. Users can also click on a Map button to see the project map. Clicking on the Maintenance button shows any upcoming or overdue maintenance for equipment working on the project. Users can see further details by selecting the “All Data” button. They may also drill down to see detailed project and equipment productivity.  

We’re always looking for ways to make your experience smoother and more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce three powerful updates that will enhance the way you work: live messaging, an upgraded dispatch page, and a brand-new projects feature. Let’s dive into what’s new!

Fleetwatcher has many tracking devices that are adapted to meet the needs of our customers. Gary Shake, our Field Operations Manager, discusses our portable kits, including our newest solar panel kit. Learn more about them on our                         YouTube Channel here!

When Huey Stockstill Sr. created his construction company in the 1960s, he only had a few employees and one dump truck. However, due to the company’s success, it soon noticed significant growth, ultimately leading to more than 275 employees, three asphalt plants, seven ready mix plants, two aggregate mining operations, and a large fleet of construction equipment and trucks.

Some days running a business can feel like you’re treading water just to stay afloat. But on good days business leaders will have just enough bandwidth to manage their current day while planning for tomorrow. On days like this Walker Construction’s Scales/Truck Supervising Manager, Kevin Howard, is happy that his company has the telematic tools to prepare themselves to excel in tomorrow’s business climate.

Telematics are an invaluable addition to any equipment fleet,
including compact equipment like skid steers, compact excavators, dump trucks, and even company vehicles. Here are a few ways that telematics platforms are proving their worth to this important industry segment.

Driver safety is a concern for virtually any company that has vehicles on the road. In addition to the conduct of the drivers themselves, and interactions with those around them, there is the concern of how bad driver behavior might be perceived by the public. One Georgia contractor who operates an asphalt plant for their own paving projects and others and has a division that engages in heavy civil construction projects is using FleetWatcher telematics to rein in driver behavior. Here’s how they are using technology to reduce incidents of speeding (relative to the posted speed limit), hard braking,
fast starts and hard turns among their fleet of 150 on-road vehicles.

As paving contractors and heavy construction contractors increasingly adopt technology to operate more efficiently, FleetWatcher is leading the way with seamless integration with popular software programs.  Providing a seamless flow of data to further enhance the functionality of programs like Viewpoint, B2W, OnStation, and many more.  Data from e-ticketing, cycle counts, tonnage, and more automatically flows from FleetWatcher’s Materials Management Solution (MMS) into the appropriate areas within the software programs, saving time and enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.  With the Fleetwatcher Construction Management Solution (CMS) information like hour meter readings, location, job assignment and equipment move information is available for import.  Directly importing the data eliminates manual input of data and eliminates errors caused during that process.  Additionally, data can be imported into Fleetwatcher from Vista such as project and equipment information creating a central source of truth and eliminating duplicate entry of the information.