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Newly implemented onboard technology
solution from Omnitracs and Brother
delivers improvements to productivity,
safety, driver morale and retention.
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Englander Transportation, Inc. specializes in refrigerated transportation of
freight from Virginia and North Carolina to the West Coast, where it picks
up mixed produce loads for markets back in Virginia, Maryland and the
Washington, DC metro area. With two qualified drivers aboard, each truck
makes the complete coast-to-coast turn every 5 or 6 days, giving drivers a
break of two days between runs.
Englander Transportation was officially launched in January 2014 when Carl
Bumgarner purchased Englander Transport, a well-established central VA
refrigerated transportation firm. No stranger to the trucking business, he also
heads up Fleetmaster Express, a highly successful, 28-year-old private trucking
firm based in Roanoke, VA, operating a fleet of hundreds of trucks out of
numerous terminals across several states. Englander Transportation currently
has over 25 tractors and 30 well-maintained refrigerated trailers on the road.
As with most acquisitions, Bumgarner knew that the purchase of an existing
company would bring both opportunity and challenge – and that was certainly
the case with Englander Transportation. In just the past year, the firm improved
business performance, safety and driver morale by implementing an onboard
digital communications solution from Omnitracs, and Brother PocketJet®
6
mobile printers.
THE COMPANY
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2
Bumgarner discusses the decision-making process they went through as he and his
management team evaluated various strategies going forward. “We recognized that
over the years the company had built an excellent reputation with customers, as well as
strong loyalty among its customers and employees – so for the most part, we decided to
maintain the same focus and ideals that had made Englander a premier refrigerated carrier.
However, we also determined that a new and modern communications solution would be
needed to bring the fleet technology up-to-date, keep us competitive, and make our drivers’
jobs easier.”
At the time Englander was acquired, communications between drivers on the road and
company headquarters in VA were done via phone or fax. This meant that drivers in transit
had to interrupt their planned schedule and visit a designated truck stop to make check calls
or receive manifests for produce orders. This methodology was not popular with drivers,
since truck stops tend to be extremely congested, with accidents in the parking lot not
uncommon. In addition, faxing from truck stops not only costs the company money for each
page, documents frequently get lost behind the counter, costing drivers time they would
prefer to spend covering miles on the road.
“The inefficient manual processes drivers had been following were obviously a huge
waste of time and money for our company,” says Bumgarner. “This had to change.
All across the transportation industry today, electronic devices and digital technology is
being used to manage fleets and facilitate real-time information flow from point-to-point,
regardless of geography. Outdated manual processes were having a negative impact
on driver productivity and morale. The safety and comfort of our drivers has always been
of paramount importance to us, and these core values are critically important to driver
satisfaction and retention. So we set out to source a practical solution that would provide
value for all concerned.”
THE PROBLEM – INEFFICIENT OVER-THE-ROAD
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
3
After evaluating potential options, the Englander Transportation team decided to
implement the Omnitracs MCP110 fleet management solution. This award-winning
mobile information system is designed to help transportation and logistics providers
and their carriers improve mobile asset management, safety and compliance, and
operational efficiency.
Englander equipped each truck cab with an Omnitracs Mobile Computing Platform
(MCP), display screen and location-based software which enables bi-directional,
real-time communication between drivers in transit and Englander’s Virginia HQ.
The new system saves time by automating how drivers report load status, log their
hours of service, perform pre-trip inspections, and print any documents that may
be required along the way. According to Gary Hudelson, Englander’s IT Director,
the modernization project proved to be a huge success. “The system worked well
and we could see the benefits immediately, both for the company and our drivers,”
he notes. “We are now working on an application that will allow us to provide all
drivers with safety updates and training documentation to ensure everyone is
up-to-speed on new regulations and company procedures.”
THE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION –
OMNITRACS MCP PLATFORM
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
4
After selecting the fleet management technology solution, the Englander team set out to find mobile printers
capable of reliable printing clear, legible full-page documents such as customer returns and orders, trip logs,
hours of service logs, and bills of lading for regulatory agencies. The section criteria involved finding a plug-
and-play printer that would be rugged enough for day-to-day use by drivers inside the cab. The printer also
needed to be reliable with high performance, low maintenance, and upkeep required. The printer also had to
simple, fast and easy for drivers to learn and use.
Englander selected the Brother PocketJet®
6 mobile thermal printer. The PocketJet®
printers are compact and
easily mountable in the cab’s limited space. They generate high-speed, high-quality print-outs of full-page
documents containing text, graphics and photos. PocketJet®
thermal printing technology eliminates inks, toners
and ribbons. The only consumable is Brother’s premium thermal paper, available in cut sheets, fanfold paper,
or rolls. Brother’s rugged carrying cases keep the printer and media securely enclosed while giving users full
access to controls. This allows Englander’s drivers to print with at the click of a button without even opening the
case and quickly print full-page documents, anytime and anywhere.
Matt Johnson, Senior Product Manager at Omnitracs summed up the Omnitracs mobile printing solutions
noting that “Omnitracs in-cab printing solutions allow drivers to spend their time driving, instead of focusing on
paperwork. Our solutions provide the ability to print appropriate documentation on-demand as needed instead
of carrying and tracking excess paperwork.”
Commenting on their experience and results since implementing its high-tech fleet management solution, CEO
Bumgarner concludes: “With the Omnitracs solution and Brother mobile printers, our driving teams now have
the latest in-cab tools and technology to make their time on the road as smooth and productive as possible. They
really appreciate our efforts, and it’s been great for our overall business performance as well. We easily see a
return on our investment in the first year of operation, and that’s something everyone at Englander Transportation
can appreciate.”
THE PRINTING SOLUTION – BROTHER
POCKETJET®
6 FULL-PAGE MOBILE PRINTERS
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Brother™, RuggedJet™ and PocketJet® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. in the United States.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Images are for illustrative purposes only.
© 2015 Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc.
Brother Mobile Solutions is a premier provider of mobile printing solutions for workforces on
the go. The growing product lineup includes compact, mobile thermal full-page and small-
format thermal receipt and label printers; handheld and desktop laminated label printers;
and wide-format, desktop thermal paper label printers. Brother mobile products division
serves a variety of industries including field services, route, public safety, transportation, oil
& gas, retail and healthcare workforces – all through its network of authorized resellers.
Products include the legendary Brother PocketJet®
Series full page mobile printer, new rugged
carry and vehicle mount cases, plus the RuggedJet™
Series label and receipt printers in 4”
and 3” formats with advanced features and rugged functionality.
See the complete product lineup at www.BrotherMobileSolutions.com.
Headquartered in Broomfield, CO., Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Brother International Corporation, and part of the Global Brother Group.
Visit: www.BrotherMobileSolutions.com
Mobile receipt and label printers Mobile desktop label and receipt printers
TD-2130N
with TDU
TD-2130N
Full-page mobile thermal printing
RJ-4040RJ-4030 RJ-3150RJ-3050
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS
PJ-773

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Newly Implemented Onboard Technology Solutions from Omnitracs and Brother

  • 1. Newly implemented onboard technology solution from Omnitracs and Brother delivers improvements to productivity, safety, driver morale and retention.
  • 2. BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 Englander Transportation, Inc. specializes in refrigerated transportation of freight from Virginia and North Carolina to the West Coast, where it picks up mixed produce loads for markets back in Virginia, Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area. With two qualified drivers aboard, each truck makes the complete coast-to-coast turn every 5 or 6 days, giving drivers a break of two days between runs. Englander Transportation was officially launched in January 2014 when Carl Bumgarner purchased Englander Transport, a well-established central VA refrigerated transportation firm. No stranger to the trucking business, he also heads up Fleetmaster Express, a highly successful, 28-year-old private trucking firm based in Roanoke, VA, operating a fleet of hundreds of trucks out of numerous terminals across several states. Englander Transportation currently has over 25 tractors and 30 well-maintained refrigerated trailers on the road. As with most acquisitions, Bumgarner knew that the purchase of an existing company would bring both opportunity and challenge – and that was certainly the case with Englander Transportation. In just the past year, the firm improved business performance, safety and driver morale by implementing an onboard digital communications solution from Omnitracs, and Brother PocketJet® 6 mobile printers. THE COMPANY
  • 3. BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 Bumgarner discusses the decision-making process they went through as he and his management team evaluated various strategies going forward. “We recognized that over the years the company had built an excellent reputation with customers, as well as strong loyalty among its customers and employees – so for the most part, we decided to maintain the same focus and ideals that had made Englander a premier refrigerated carrier. However, we also determined that a new and modern communications solution would be needed to bring the fleet technology up-to-date, keep us competitive, and make our drivers’ jobs easier.” At the time Englander was acquired, communications between drivers on the road and company headquarters in VA were done via phone or fax. This meant that drivers in transit had to interrupt their planned schedule and visit a designated truck stop to make check calls or receive manifests for produce orders. This methodology was not popular with drivers, since truck stops tend to be extremely congested, with accidents in the parking lot not uncommon. In addition, faxing from truck stops not only costs the company money for each page, documents frequently get lost behind the counter, costing drivers time they would prefer to spend covering miles on the road. “The inefficient manual processes drivers had been following were obviously a huge waste of time and money for our company,” says Bumgarner. “This had to change. All across the transportation industry today, electronic devices and digital technology is being used to manage fleets and facilitate real-time information flow from point-to-point, regardless of geography. Outdated manual processes were having a negative impact on driver productivity and morale. The safety and comfort of our drivers has always been of paramount importance to us, and these core values are critically important to driver satisfaction and retention. So we set out to source a practical solution that would provide value for all concerned.” THE PROBLEM – INEFFICIENT OVER-THE-ROAD ACCESS TO INFORMATION
  • 4. BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC. 3 After evaluating potential options, the Englander Transportation team decided to implement the Omnitracs MCP110 fleet management solution. This award-winning mobile information system is designed to help transportation and logistics providers and their carriers improve mobile asset management, safety and compliance, and operational efficiency. Englander equipped each truck cab with an Omnitracs Mobile Computing Platform (MCP), display screen and location-based software which enables bi-directional, real-time communication between drivers in transit and Englander’s Virginia HQ. The new system saves time by automating how drivers report load status, log their hours of service, perform pre-trip inspections, and print any documents that may be required along the way. According to Gary Hudelson, Englander’s IT Director, the modernization project proved to be a huge success. “The system worked well and we could see the benefits immediately, both for the company and our drivers,” he notes. “We are now working on an application that will allow us to provide all drivers with safety updates and training documentation to ensure everyone is up-to-speed on new regulations and company procedures.” THE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION – OMNITRACS MCP PLATFORM
  • 5. BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 After selecting the fleet management technology solution, the Englander team set out to find mobile printers capable of reliable printing clear, legible full-page documents such as customer returns and orders, trip logs, hours of service logs, and bills of lading for regulatory agencies. The section criteria involved finding a plug- and-play printer that would be rugged enough for day-to-day use by drivers inside the cab. The printer also needed to be reliable with high performance, low maintenance, and upkeep required. The printer also had to simple, fast and easy for drivers to learn and use. Englander selected the Brother PocketJet® 6 mobile thermal printer. The PocketJet® printers are compact and easily mountable in the cab’s limited space. They generate high-speed, high-quality print-outs of full-page documents containing text, graphics and photos. PocketJet® thermal printing technology eliminates inks, toners and ribbons. The only consumable is Brother’s premium thermal paper, available in cut sheets, fanfold paper, or rolls. Brother’s rugged carrying cases keep the printer and media securely enclosed while giving users full access to controls. This allows Englander’s drivers to print with at the click of a button without even opening the case and quickly print full-page documents, anytime and anywhere. Matt Johnson, Senior Product Manager at Omnitracs summed up the Omnitracs mobile printing solutions noting that “Omnitracs in-cab printing solutions allow drivers to spend their time driving, instead of focusing on paperwork. Our solutions provide the ability to print appropriate documentation on-demand as needed instead of carrying and tracking excess paperwork.” Commenting on their experience and results since implementing its high-tech fleet management solution, CEO Bumgarner concludes: “With the Omnitracs solution and Brother mobile printers, our driving teams now have the latest in-cab tools and technology to make their time on the road as smooth and productive as possible. They really appreciate our efforts, and it’s been great for our overall business performance as well. We easily see a return on our investment in the first year of operation, and that’s something everyone at Englander Transportation can appreciate.” THE PRINTING SOLUTION – BROTHER POCKETJET® 6 FULL-PAGE MOBILE PRINTERS
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