FleetSync Logistics
Real-time fleet management and route optimization for a growing logistics company.
The Challenge
A logistics company managing 200+ vehicles was coordinating via spreadsheets and phone calls. Dispatchers couldn’t see where trucks were. Drivers got route updates via text message. Customers had no visibility into deliveries.
The ask: bring them into 2024.
Our Approach
We built a unified platform connecting dispatchers, drivers, and customers:
- Live map showing all vehicles with 10-second position updates
- Smart routing that factors in traffic, vehicle capacity, and driver hours
- Driver mobile app for job acceptance, proof of delivery, and issue reporting
- Customer portal with real-time ETAs and delivery tracking
- Automated dispatch for routine assignments
Technical Highlights
GPS integration via a lightweight device installed in each vehicle. Data streams through AWS IoT Core to our backend.
Route optimization using a custom Python service. We evaluated off-the-shelf solutions but needed flexibility for their specific constraints (vehicle types, loading dock schedules, driver certifications).
Real-time sync with Redis pub/sub and WebSockets. When a truck’s status changes, every connected client knows within 2 seconds.
Offline-capable driver app because cellular coverage isn’t guaranteed everywhere. Syncs automatically when back online.
Results
- 23% reduction in fuel costs through optimized routing
- 35% faster dispatch times
- 4 hours/day saved in dispatcher manual work
- 92% on-time delivery rate (up from 71%)