Brown Dog Carriers reduces idling time and simplifies compliance

Learn how the Maine-based trucking company Brown Dog Carriers unlocked data-driven insights with Geotab to reduce idling time and simplify compliance. After Brown Dog  grew from two trucks to 22 vehicles, they needed a telematics solution to scale with them by improving driver safety and optimizing operations.  

“When we got the big contract that doubled the size of our fleet, I said, ‘Oh boy, we have policies made for two trucks and two drivers, and now we’re going to have around 30 drivers. We need to adjust,” said Graig Morin, President and Co-Founder of Brown Dog Carriers. While Brown Dog Carriers began relying on Geotab as only an ELD provider, the breadth of data that Geotab could measure and analyze showed Brown Dog Carriers several places to optimize efficiency and safety. 

Geotab made it easy to measure idling time across each Brown Dog vehicle and driver, then show all drivers how simple reductions in idling time could save money. This led Brown Dog Carriers to save $600 in fuel costs in only two weeks. Working with reseller Assured Telematics, Geotab integrated easily with Lytx dash cameras. This not only improved driver safety practices but also helped exonerate a driver involved in a hit-and-run collision.

Today, Brown Dog Carriers' leadership relies on Geotab to deliver driver behavior and safety insights from across their fleet on one easy-to-use platform. This not only simplifies compliance but also gives them confidence that their drivers are well-trained and ready to handle new customers as the company grows. Learn more about Geotab’s trucking fleet solutions here.