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M Group Services Enhances Fleet Safety with Samsara's IoT Solutions

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Applicable Industries

Cement
Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Onsite Human Safety Management
Transportation Simulation

Services

System Integration

About The Customer

M Group Services is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport, and telecommunication sectors across the UK and Ireland. The company's Plant & Fleet Solutions division (MGSPFS) is responsible for the supply and management of specialist equipment and vehicles across the entire Group. MGSPFS prides itself on its strong culture of safety and efficiency, and it continually strives to reduce the risk of road incidents involving its fleet. The company's commitment to safety and innovation is evident in its recent collaborations with technology providers to enhance its fleet safety capabilities.

The Challenge

M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions (MGSPFS), a leading infrastructure services provider in the UK and Ireland, faced a significant challenge in reducing road traffic incidents involving their fleet. With a large number of vehicles on the road at any given time, the company needed to enhance its visibility of road incidents to preemptively prevent them. The goal was not only to ensure the safety of their drivers but also to reduce related insurance premiums. Despite having a strong culture of safety and efficiency, the lack of real-time monitoring and predictive insights made it difficult for MGSPFS to achieve its safety objectives.

The Solution

To address this challenge, MGSPFS partnered with Samsara in 2020 to implement a comprehensive, AI-powered safety program. The solution involved the installation of Samsara's video-based safety technology, including Vehicle Gateways and dual-facing dash cameras, across all their vehicles. This enabled real-time tracking and monitoring of the fleet through Samsara’s remote telematics portal. The AI dash cameras provided the team with the ability to monitor the context in real time, while in-cab audio alerts warned drivers of risk factors such as tailgating, speeding, or mobile phone usage. In 2022, MGSPFS further enhanced its fleet safety capabilities by collaborating with Samsara, Brucom, and Motormax to develop a new system that provides super-fast health and safety insights for drivers as they are working. This industry-first safety system was highly commended in the Fleet Safety Innovation Award at the UK Fleet Champion Awards.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Samsara's IoT solutions has ushered in a new era of technological collaboration for MGSPFS. The real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities, coupled with AI-powered insights, have significantly improved the company's ability to detect and mitigate risks. The in-cab audio alerts have been instrumental in alerting drivers to potential risk factors, thereby preventing accidents before they happen. Furthermore, the company's innovative approach to fleet safety has been recognized at the industry level, with its safety system being highly commended at the UK Fleet Champion Awards. This recognition not only validates MGSPFS's commitment to safety but also positions it as a leader in fleet safety innovation.

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