Nutrien Ag Solutions reports driving improvements 90 days after installing AI Dash Cams
With the Connected Operations Cloud, Nutrien Ag Solutions elevates their safety program and gains end-to-end visibility across their combined fleet of vehicles and assets.
Meet Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions needed to modernize and gain visibility into their large-scale operations.
Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, Nutrien Ag Solutions is the global leader in their industry, with 1,500 locations that serve over 500,000 customers. Because of Nutrien Ag Solutions’ expansive scope and scale of operations, their culture of safety is a key tool in protecting their drivers and the communities they serve.
Previously, they were using a telematics provider to report on driving behavior—such as speeding and harsh braking—that they regularly coached drivers on. Despite their drivers abiding by safety protocols, Nutrien Ag Solutions’ accident rates decrease further. To get to the root of the issue, they considered sightlines into and around the cab. Additionally, they sought out a platform-level provider to assist in consolidating and modernizing their systems with the ultimate goal of managing their combined fleet of over 75,000 assets in a single location.
Teaming with a single solution to consolidate operations.
While Nutrien Ag Solutions knew they wanted dash cams, they didn’t want to simply add another provider to their tech stack. Instead, they focused on finding a strategic, long-term collaborator to consolidate processes across their entire business. AI Dash Cams not only provide the visibility they were looking for, but the Connected Operations Cloud™ eliminates the need for several systems. Another key differentiator for Nutrien Ag Solutions was their close relationship with the Samsara team throughout implementation—installing multiple devices across their fleet of 15,000 vehicles is no small task, but Samsara’s level of support and easy-to-deploy solutions allow them to experience benefits right away.
Earning leadership buy-in with a results-driven pilot program.
Before deciding to deploy Samsara dash cams across their entire fleet, Nutrien Ag Solutions ran a pilot program to assess the product’s utility in their fleet. Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Senior Director of Safety and Health, worked closely with the Samsara implementation team to design and execute the program. “Our previous safety coaching was manual. We now have better visibility into driving and correction of non-compliant behaviors in real time.”
After the three-month-long program, they experienced a notable reduction in non-compliant behavior solely using real-time, in-cab alerts.
As they scale the rollout, Nutrien Ag Solutions continues to see significant increases in compliant behavior and have exonerated drivers involved in not-at-fault accidents with dash cam footage. “As we get to the end of installation, we continue to see great indicators that people are responding to the real-time coaching and bad habits are decreasing.”
Positive gains with in-cab alerts.
After deploying Samsara dual-facing AI Dash Cams as part of a pilot program, Nutrien Ag Solutions reports notable improvements in driving. When AI Dash Cams detect non-compliant driving, drivers are prompted to self-correct in the moment with in-cab alerts.
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More accurate reporting today. Optimizing fleet management tomorrow.
Nutrien Ag Solutions’ previous telematics system provided less information and wasn’t as integrated with their business. They also had concerns about the ability to pull to-the-minute insights when making timely decisions.
After rolling out Vehicle Telematics, Nutrien Ag Solutions hasthe knowledge that Samsara is available in real time. The Connected Operations Cloud has seamlessly integrated with their business, streamlining work across their dispersed teams.
As a prominent brand, Nutrien Ag Solutions’ vehicles are sometimes targeted for theft. Recently, they used GPS tracking to pinpoint the location of a stolen vehicle and quickly recovered it, saving thousands of dollars in possible vehicle replacement costs.
In the near future, they’re excited to use telematics data to reduce their insurance premiums—as policy renewals come up, they’ll share individualized vehicle data from Samsara with their insurance provider to secure a lower rate. Finally, they plan to dive into vehicle utilization reports to inform their fleet replacement and maintenance strategies.
Data confidence means faster, smarter decision-making.
Before Samsara, Nutrien Ag Solutions primarily used telematics data for safety reporting that was inaccurate and unavailable in real time. With Samsara Vehicle Telematics, they have peace of mind that their safety data is not only correct and secure but actionable in the moment. Samsara’s comprehensive data also enables them to go beyond safety to dive into their efficiency habits and vehicle utilization.
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As a forward-thinking company, Nutrien Ag Solutions’s goal is to build a connected fleet where their vehicles and equipment are managed in one location. Before implementing Samsara, they utilized several systems to manage their diverse portfolio of assets. Transitioning to Samsara has significantly enhanced fleet management at their branch operations.
Samsara’s OEM integrations give Nutrien Ag Solutions one view into telematics data from vehicles and assets across a variety of auto and equipment manufacturers. The ability to use existing OEM hardware has not only helped Nutrien Ag Solutions save time previously spent on installation, but it has also allowed the company to save on hardware installation costs, as well as annual recurring costs.
End-to-end visibility informs supply chain decision making
With Samsara, Nutrien Ag Solutions is able to make big-picture decisions from a management perspective, as well as day-to-day decisions—such as dispatching—at the branch level. “The goal is to have a one stop shop to manage our 75,000 assets, and we’re leveraging the capabilities between Samsara and our OEM providers to do so,” said customer.
Uniting vehicle, asset, and equipment data for easier management.
With 1,500 locations and more than 75,000 total assets, achieving comprehensive operational visibility is a substantial endeavor for this Samsara customer. With Samsara, the company is able to integrate OEM telematics from Ford Pro, General Motors, Stellantis, and John Deere without the need for additional hardware. These turnkey integrations not only deliver OEM insights, but also help unite their combined asset data to lay the foundation for a truly connected fleet.
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