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Goodyear & FleetOnlineSolutions keep Estron on the move

Goodyear & FleetOnlineSolutions keep Estron on the move

Goodyear tyre management support – in particular FleetOnlineSolutions (FOS) – helps Estron to focus on quality and delivery schedules, while ensuring minimum downtime for vehicles and reduced administration. The relationship between the Rotterdam-based ship components logistics company and Goodyear extends more than 15 years, with FleetOnlineSolutions as a key element since 2006.

With a modern fleet of 280 tautliner trailers fitted with Goodyear high mileage KMAX T trailer tyres in size 385/65R22.5 and 10 tractor units, Estron Transport BV operates a daily 24/7 service between BeNeLux, the UK and Germany. This involves, primarily, the just-in-time delivery of parts for ships. Estron is at the forefront of the use of technology, using a real-time planning process, supported by a track and trace system – therefore, efficient tyre management is essential.

Much of Estron’s tyre-related maintenance takes place at one location with other work being taken care of via ServiceLine24h, Goodyear’s Pan-European roadside assistance service – utilising TruckForce, Goodyear’s international truck tyre service network with more than 2,000 service providers. Using FleetOnlineSolutions means that every party involved in tyre-related work has access to the relevant information, ensuring that each job is carried out exactly to the agreed requirements and pricing. In addition, Estron can follow the progress of jobs in real-time so that vehicle scheduling is accurately monitored.

“Goodyear and FleetOnlineSolutions have been vital to us in ensuring our fleet has the best possible tyre management. We are a strong believer that relationships are built by people and an important aspect for us is our Goodyear FleetFirst consultant – the technology of FleetOnlineSolutions simply helps us to be more efficient,” said Chris Gerhardt from Estron Transport BV. “Time saving, accuracy and quality are the three great benefits that FOS has given us; FOS has reduced our administration time considerably over the years through both a reduction in paperwork and the elimination of service queries.”

The recent introduction of Goodyear´s eJob application has been particularly well received by Estron. By using a hand-held tablet, tyre service technicians can instantly access and record information from beside the vehicle. In this way, job information and photographs can be inputted directly into FOS by the technician as well as enabling instant access to tyre service data. This development has made tyre management faster and more accurate and has allowed Estron to follow and check on tyre-related work online in real-time.

FleetOnlineSolutions has also enabled a greater adherence to Estron’s fleet tyre policy as the system ensures that all tyre service providers are aware of the exact tyre fitment requirements of the fleet, as well as any other services such as tyre inflation pressures and wheel nut torques. Advantages include faster and more accurate tyre maintenance as well as a reduction in administration thanks to minimized invoicing and approved pricing, thus ensuring that Estron benefit from greater efficiency and maximum vehicle uptime.

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