INVERNESS-based UBCivils has implemented Podfather software in an attempt to streamline the management of its haulage operations.
Supporting infrastructure, energy, and construction projects, UBCivils completes around 100 movements a day using Podfather for route planning and optimisation, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery evidence.
The firm has reportedly been able to vastly reduce its reliance on paper documents whilst improving the accuracy and currency of its record-keeping.
“Before Podfather, we were purely paper-based,” explained contract manager Iain Peteranna. “We were duplicating delivery tickets numerous times, and, due to the remoteness of some of the sites, this added extra delays in completing paper dockets and receiving them back to head office for processing.
“We had heard about Podfather from one of our external hauliers, and we were aware that suppliers such as Breedon and Tarmac were also using it, but we needed to know how it stood up against other products on the market and if it was right for our needs.”
Real-time tracking and digitally captured date, time, and location stamped photographs and signatures means UBCivils can see every vehicle movement and authorised users can access delivery information at the touch of a button.
“Any system that saves work-hours is a great tool and will have a noticeable impact on the business,” Peteranna added. “And Podfather does exactly what it promised! Having delivered on our original expectations we are now looking at other ways Podfather can be used including the management of equipment and plant movements, additional integration with back-office systems such as invoicing, and potentially the introduction of vehicle checks.”
