EBS stays safe with Cubo
Thurrock-based Essex Bulk Services (EBS) has reportedly improved driver safety, as well as reducing its insurance premium and enjoying environmental benefits, since turning to telematics provider Cubo.
Specialising in bulk power transport, EBS is a family-run business with over 175 employees, and a 125-strong fleet.
The company has achieved Gold status with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), accreditation for Mission Zero and Work-Related Road Risk (WRRR), as well as supporting the Armed Forces Covenant (Silver Award), and are proud Associate Partners of the London Stadium.
Following issues with a previous supplier, EBS required an integrated telematics solution that improved driver safety and provided instant and reliable access to camera footage and fleet visibility, as well as the ability to monitor environmental impact.
NOx and CO₂ emission reporting was necessary to secure future contracts. The company also wanted to gain better insights into driver behaviour via instant reports that monitor driver and vehicle performance. Connectivity issues were leading to inaccurate and unreliable data causing long delays and lost footage of critical incidents.
Cubo’s system was selected due to its reliability, but the level of integration was also a major factor. On the MyCubo platform, with a single login, EBS could now: track vehicles in real time; get actionable data with insights into driver behaviour and vehicle performance; click straight into six-way cameras to access live footage or download incident footage; and automatically download tachograph data with direct integration into Aquarius Tacho analysis software.
Driver Reports have enabled EBS to identify drivers who could benefit from additional training, which is highlighted by a 78 per cent improvement in driver satisfaction levels. Improved driving has ultimately resulted in a 25 per cent reduction in the fuel bill and 30 per per cent reduction in NOx and CO2 emissions. Through this, EBS has been able to demonstrate its focus on sustainability which has helped secure new business.
CuboCam has not only improved driver and fleet safety, but it has reduced EBS’s insurance premium thanks to the ability to easily defend itself against fraud. Having instant access to accurate and reliable data has reportedly resulted in a 29 per cent reduction in insurance claims.
“Previously, I was spending hours requesting footage, chasing up on it and submitting it to the relevant authorities,” said Grant Crocker, compliance manager at EBS.
“Now, I can access this instantly at the click of a button or I can request this if I need assistance from the support team at Cubo. Cubo have the best customer service that I have ever dealt with. They are so friendly and genuine and dealing with real people.”
Amanda Duffy, head of compliance at EBS, added: “Out of all systems I’ve used, Cubo is the best. The functionality is exactly what is required and provides all the insights needed to effectively manage our fleet.”
