Digitalising road services with TRAVIS
Digitalisation within the transportation industry has been a recent yet incredibly fast-growing topic of discussion which is slowly becoming no longer a question of whether it’s a need but rather which of the many digital solutions is right for your business. In this blog we will look at how businesses are improving their operations by opting for digital solutions as well as answering the question “Is it worth investing in?”
Although the tidal wave of digitalisation is sweeping over the transport industry, many are still reluctant to adapt. Transport companies today are still operating on the same system and in the same manner that they did 20+ years ago. It can easily be said that “if it works for us why not continue using it?”. The simple answer is, “Is your current operating style future-proof?”
New technologies, integrated systems, and data analytics have given transportation companies more visibility of their fleets and loads. Enabling them to unleash the power of all data available. With growing interest by players in the market, the need to adapt is more imperative than ever to stay competitive. Data-driven companies are popping up right and left within the market making it an overwhelming topic; where do you start? Which digital solution is best for your company?
Start simple and unleash the benefits
TRAVIS understands that there are so many digital solutions to choose from and each benefits different aspects of your business. A good place to start is simple – see what works and from there expand your digitalisation use. TRAVIS focuses on road services – creating a digital and sustainable solution that saves you time, money and administrative work. Its an easy and simple way to start reaping the benefits of digitalisation in an important area of your fleet’s routes.
With TRAVIS, transport companies have complete visibility of their road services use offering you access to Europe’s LARGEST bookable road service network. Even after the service is performed the finance department doesn’t need to sort through dozens of receipts; instead, TRAVIS sends one periodic invoice for all your vehicle transactions combined.
TRAVIS offers API integration to add road service management to existing applications for transport companies that use software with fleet management capabilities. Because companies can add both equipment and drivers to the platform, it is easy to manage road services for subcontractors. At the same time, the platform makes it easy to share data with your customers, for example, reports on the cleaning of trucks and trailers. TRAVIS enables you to reap the benefits of digitalisation in multiple areas of your business with one solution.
The future is data-driven
The future of transportation companies will be undoubtedly driven by data. Any efficient operation is built on data-driven judgments. Since algorithms and AI are continually improving, we think that eventually road services will be operated autonomously. Vehicles will be able to book road services independently. The TRAVIS platform is ready and fully equipped to make that possible. Of course, you don’t need to wait till autonomous road services management. Through the TRAVIS platform, you can start saving time, cutting costs, and improving efficiency right away.
Digitalise today
Start simple and work your way up! If you want to hit many areas of your operations with one digital solution, then TRAVIS is for you. Create a profile on our platform right away to start exploring the options. If you need help or have any questions, get in touch with a TRAVIS specialists.
