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TYRES
Goodyear tyre management support – in particular
FleetOnlineSolutions (FOS) – helps Rotterdam-based Estron
to focus on quality and delivery schedules, while ensuring
minimum downtime for vehicles and reduced administration.
The relationship between the ship components logistics
company and Goodyear extends over more than 15 years, with
FleetOnlineSolutions as a key element since 2006.
With a modern fleet of 280 Tautliner trailers fitted with Goodyear
high-mileage KMax T trailer tyres in size 385/65R22.5 and 10
tractor units, Estron Transport BV operates a daily 24/7 service
between Benelux, the UK and Germany. This primarily involves the
JIT delivery of parts for ships. Estron employs realtime planning,
supported by a track-and-trace system,
and therefore efficient tyre management is
essential.
Much of Estron’s tyre-related maintenance
takes place at one location, with other work
being taken care of via ServiceLine24H,
Goodyear’s pan-European roadside
assistance service – utilising TruckForce,
Goodyear’s international truck tyre service
network with more than 2,000 service
providers.
Using FleetOnlineSolutions means that
every party involved in tyre-related work
has access to the relevant information,
ensuring that each job is carried out exactly
to the agreed requirements and pricing. In
addition, Estron can follow the progress of
jobs in real time so that vehicle scheduling
is accurately monitored.
Chris Gerhardt of Estron Transport BV commented: “Time
saving, accuracy and quality are the three great benefits
that FleetOnlineSolutions has given us. FOS has reduced our
administration time considerably over the years, through both a
reduction in paperwork and the elimination of service queries.”
The recent introduction of Goodyear´s eJob application has been
particularlywell received by Estron. By using a handheld tablet, tyre
service technicians can instantly access and record information
frombeside the vehicle. In this way, job information and photos can
be inputted directly into FOS by the technician as well as enabling
instant access to tyre service data. This development has made tyre
management faster and more accurate and has allowed Estron to
follow and check on tyre-related work online in real time.
FleetOnlineSolutions has also enabled a greater adherence to
Estron’s fleet tyre policy, as the system ensures that all tyre service
providers are aware of the exact tyre fitment requirements of the
fleet, as well as any other services such as tyre inflation pressures
andwheelnuttorques.Advantagesincludefasterandmoreaccurate
tyre maintenance – as well as a reduction in administration thanks
to minimised invoicing and approved pricing.
Goodyear tyre management
keeps Estron on the move