Electricals retailer, AO, has optimised the management of its 1,000-strong delivery fleet, deploying Samsara‘s AI-powered fleet management solution to reduce costs, boost operational efficiencies and improve driver safety.

Equipped with Samsara’s advanced telematics technology and AI dash cams, AO now has visibility of its entire fleet, allowing it to increase operational efficiency, save time and reduce costs. Replacing manual vehicle walkarounds with a digital Driver App has saved significant time, while the retailer estimates the proactive, AI-driven vehicle maintenance within the solution has delivered 31% cost savings annually. 

The solution is also improving driver performance and safety across AO’s fleet. In-Cab Alerts and AI dash cams warn drivers in real-time about risky driving behaviour when out on the road, while data is also used to provide targeted coaching to its drivers, enhancing road performance and raising safety standards. As a result, AO’s insurance premiums across its fleet have reduced by 25% due to lower accident rates.

“We’ve got a single source of truth to monitor driver performance, track our fleet of vehicles, and provide training to the drivers that need it most,” Shaun Carter, Regional Manager at AO, commented. “It’s about much more than cost savings, though. Safer drivers means fewer accidents, more reliable deliveries, and, ultimately, happier customers.”

“Connecting physical operations can have a transformative impact, as AO is demonstrating through improved efficiency, vehicle performance and road safety,” Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM EMEA at Samsara, added. “By empowering businesses with full visibility and management of their fleet, [we can] enhance the driver experience and the service they deliver to customers.”