LEXINGTON, S.C. (Dec. 6,
2010) – Southeastern Freight Lines, a
leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services,
has selected Innovative Software Engineering (ISE) as its provider of
electronic driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR). ISE DVIR is a
full-featured FMCSA compliant application that automates DOT required vehicle
inspection reporting and record keeping. The DVIR application works as a
convenient extension to ISE’s Electronic Driver Log application, which
Southeastern deployed fleet-wide earlier this year. Southeastern has already
realized improved efficiency of its fleet operations by using ISE software to
process more than 26,000 paperless driver logs each month.
“Just as with their Electronic
Driver Logs application, ISE has delivered a critical advantage to our safety
and compliance with its new DVIR application. ISE’s application empowers us to
transition to an electronic DVIR process, eliminating countless paper forms for
our tractors and trailers,” said Braxton Vick, Senior Vice President of
corporate planning and development at Southeastern Freight Lines. “The DVIR
application is easy to use for our drivers and maintenance technicians. It
improves productivity by providing real-time visibility into defects requiring
repair. We could not be more pleased with ISE as a technology partner.”
ISE DVIR integrates seamlessly
with the ISE Electronic Driver Logs application to optimize efficient workflow.
A flexible communications channel supports wireless exchange of information
between the vehicle and back office over cellular, Wi-Fi or satellite networks.
The mobile interface automatically prompts the driver to inspect each vehicle
before and after operation. Drivers select from customizable lists of parts and
accessories and common defect descriptions, simplifying consistent yet detailed
defect documentation. Maintenance personnel use the web interface to review
defects and deficiencies, enter notes, and certify that repairs have been made
or are not needed for safe operation. When the next driver takes the wheel, the
mobile application retrieves the latest defect and repair information for the
power unit and current trailers, creating a reviewable DVIR for the entire
vehicle combination. After reviewing the report, the driver checks one or more
boxes to indicate satisfaction that the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Adopting ISE DVIR reduces costs
by eliminating the manual processing of countless three-part paper driver
inspection reports. Because so much paper is routed through a carrier’s
systems, maintenance activities can be challenging to schedule and complete in
a timely manner. Documentation of critical repairs can suffer and thus lead to
violations on the CSA 2010 Vehicle Maintenance BASIC. Real-time electronic
communication of inspection reports improves safety and compliance by enabling
earlier defect resolution. ISE’s eFleetSuite Web application can be
integrated with existing fleet vehicle maintenance software applications via
web services, and can be hosted by ISE or installed and run on the carrier’s
own computer system – as it is at Southeastern Freight Lines today.
“ISE is both pleased and
honored to be chosen by Southeastern for their electronic DVIR implementation,”
noted ISE President Hass Machlab. “We expect them to achieve great productivity
gains and cost savings with our solution, just as they did with our Electronic
Driver Logs application. With the onset of CSA 2010 and the criticality of
roadside inspections, we strongly believe that DVIR and Electronic Driver Logs
will enhance any fleet’s efforts to improve safety and lower its CSA 2010
scores.”
About ISE
ISE is a leading full-service
software development and systems integration firm providing business strategy,
program management, systems engineering, software development and quality
assurance services. ISE specializes in developing telematics solutions,
enterprise mobility applications and custom software tailored to customers’
unique needs. Customers come from a wide range of industries including
communications, education,
telematics, transportation and health care. More information can be found on
the company's web site at www.iseinc.biz.
About Southeastern Freight
Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines, a
privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider
founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest
and operates 76 service centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has
a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the
remaining 38 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern
Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next day lanes. A
dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that
began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 300 quality awards received from
customers and associations. For more information, please visit www.sefl.com.
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