Fleet Management Case Study: Tesko Steel and Fleethand
In today’s competitive transport and logistics landscape, companies are increasingly turning to fleet management software and telematics solutions to gain real-time visibility, optimize operations, and reduce operating costs. One compelling example of this is how Tesko Steel Logistic Sp. z o.o., a heavy cargo transport operator specializing in steel logistics, leveraged Fleethand to transform its transport operations.
The Challenges of Managing a Steel Transport Fleet
Managing a fleet of more than 100 tractor units and nearly as many trailers means making hundreds of operational decisions daily — from route planning to driver working hours, document management, and performance tracking. Before Fleethand, Tesko Steel faced several transport management hurdles:
- Dispersed analysis tools made data evaluation time-consuming.
- Basic GPS tracking that lacked real-time response capabilities.
- Limited visibility into driver productivity and route deviations.
- Time lost chasing paperwork and reconciling transport documentation manually.
As a result, unnecessary detours and inefficient routing frequently went unnoticed until monthly settlements — when extra kilometers translated to reduced profitability.
How Fleethand’s Fleet Management Platform Solved the Problem
Tesko Steel partnered with Fleethand to implement an advanced fleet management platform designed to centralize transport operations and deliver actionable insights. After analyzing Tesko Steel’s operational needs, Fleethand was implemented in a pilot program covering 12 vehicles. The key Fleethand solutions included:
- Route planning and execution monitoring, allowing dispatchers to define optimal routes and immediately react to deviations.
- Driver working time assistant, visualizing work hours, highlighting issues, and supporting compliant, data-driven discussions with drivers.
- Fuel consumption and eco-driving analysis, identifying potential savings and improving driving behavior.
- Automation tools, including alerts, escalations, and document digitization with OCR validation.
- The ability to book parking during route planning — eliminating the need for multiple separate tools.
Following successful testing and strong internal engagement, the system demonstrated clear operational and financial benefits.
Measurable Results for Tesko Steel after implementing Fleethand
The results of implementing Fleethand have been impressive and directly tied to core transport KPIs:
- 1 to 2 additional transport jobs per vehicle per month — unlocking new revenue opportunities from existing assets.
- Fuel consumption is optimized to ~2 liters per 100 km, contributing to significant cost savings over time.
- Faster operational response times and reduced stress for transport planners.
- Digitized transport documentation (≈40%), reducing manual processing and administrative overhead.
According to Krzysztof Włodarczyk, Director of Transport and Forwarding at Tesko Steel, the unified Fleethand platform has been pivotal in identifying inefficiencies earlier and enabling the team to focus more on revenue-generating activities.
Why Digital Fleet Management Matters in Modern Transport
This case study highlights several industry-leading transport trends:
- Integrating telematics and fleet management software for real-time decision support.
- Using data analytics to drive operational excellence.
- Automating manual workflows to reduce cost and error.
- Improving fuel efficiency and sustainable transport practices.
- Enhancing compliance and driver performance visibility.
As transport operations continue to evolve, digital fleet platforms like Fleethand are becoming indispensable tools to stay competitive — turning data into decisions, and inefficiencies into opportunities.
Seeking a fleet optimization solution for your transportation company? Fleethand delivers real-time telematics, route optimization, and cost control in one platform. Contact us at sales@fleethand.com and see how Fleethand works for your transport business.