{"id":10800,"date":"2021-04-24T18:08:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-24T16:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=10800"},"modified":"2021-04-24T18:08:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-24T16:08:15","slug":"final-mile-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2021\/04\/24\/final-mile-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing it home for the final mile"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASAP Movers is relying on its household goods moving expertise to help supplement the growing last-mile home delivery market.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By many indications, the rapid growth in e-commerce and the resulting need for last-mile home delivery services accelerated by COVID-19 is likely to become the \u201cnew normal.\u201d Local delivery business, in fact, is one of the trucking segments that has actually received a boost during the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without a doubt, changing purchasing practices have led to increased demand for local delivery services by online retailers, noted Kyle Chapman, vice president and COO of ASAP Movers. \u201cMaking home deliveries for online retailers is exactly what we are perfectly prepared to provide,\u201d he said. \u201cOur fleet, our operations, and our staff are geared for that kind of service.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, Calif., ASAP Movers fields about 15 trucks. Its core business\u2014local and long-distance residential and commercial moving service\u2014is now being supplemented by home delivery operations. Online retailers deliver goods in truckloads to the company, and ASAP Movers handles final-mile deliveries, Chapman explained. Currently, the fleet is running between two and six of those routes daily. About 70% of its trucks return home every night, while one-third of the fleet operates long-distance routes across the lower 48 states, including runs to the East Coast a few times each month.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHome delivery service is the fastest-growing segment of our business,\u201d Chapman related, \u201cbut when it comes to equipment, there\u2019s not a lot of difference between providing door-to-door service for personal or business moving needs and making deliveries for online retailers. The same investment in our fleet and professional people allow us to safely, efficiently and productively handle and deliver a variety of home and office goods.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The ASAP Movers fleet includes 2018 through 2020 model-year Class 7 Hino 338 conventionals rated at 33,000 lbs. GVWR and equipped with the manufacturer\u2019s 8-liter, 260-hp. JO8E VB diesel engine. The fleet also comprises several Hino 195h hybrid cabovers. \u201cWe\u2019ve had good results with the Class 5 diesel-electric units,\u201d Chapman related. \u201cThey have been a key part of our effort to become more efficient and environmentally friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe decided to replace our fleet with all Hino models after reading reviews of the trucks and because we have a good relationship with our local dealer, Hino of Santa Maria,\u201d Chapman continued. \u201cIn addition to recommending body and liftgate manufacturers, they handle all of our maintenance and warranty work.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we have a breakdown,\u201d Chapman added, \u201cwe also use the HinoWatch program to find an authorized service location nearby. With Hino\u2019s INSIGHT Case Management program, our dealer can coordinate the service process and get progress updates. That can be a challenge otherwise.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Other standard features on Hino models that help ASAP Movers operate more efficiently are the built-in INSIGHT telematics and INSIGHT remote diagnostics for fault code alerts. All of that information on the fleet is integrated with the company\u2019s Samsara fleet management, driver safety, and compliance solution. The fleet uses the platform for vehicle tracking, fault code monitoring, and its electronic logging device to track and manage driver hours of service and duty status.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith real-time diagnostics on all of our trucks, we can more effectively manage routine maintenance,\u201d Chapman said. \u201cAt the same time, there\u2019s a lot of value in having data on fuel efficiency and safety because we can easily address issues with speeding and hard braking. We also have a driver scorecard that we use as part of an incentive program to promote safe driving practices.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

ASAP Movers takes pride in its staff of full-time, experienced professionals. \u201cWe ensure everyone meets our high standards of service,\u201d Chapman stated. \u201cOur crews work together daily, so they are extremely efficient and well organized, and all of our supervisors have years of experience in the field.\u00a0 Our trucks are reliable, clean, organized, and full of every tool necessary to complete deliveries safely and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhether a delivery is local or a few states away, ASAP Movers understands how important it is to our customers,\u201d Chapman added. \u201cAs a smaller company, we\u2019re able to focus our attention on communication and customer satisfaction and take every step necessary to ensure goods are properly protected and transported.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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By Josh Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/www.fleetowner.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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