Summary
- Schmuhl Brothers sought to reduce downtime, consolidate in-cab technology, and improve FMCSA safety scores.
- Drivewyze integrated with Samsara ELDs, eliminating extra hardware and enabling weigh station bypass and Safety+ alerts.
- In one month, 51 trucks bypassed 610 sites, saving 51 driver hours and over $5,300 in operating costs.
Company Overview
Marvin Doors, headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota, has a rich 123-year history in the manufacturing industry. The company manages an extensive logistics fleet comprising:
- 600 trailers
- Approximately 150 over-the-road tractors
- 10 yard tractors
Challenge
Marvin Doors faced significant challenges with manual toll management processes that lacked real-time visibility and accurate reporting capabilities. The fragmented nature of their existing system resulted in increased operational costs, administrative headaches, and inefficiencies in tracking and managing violations.
Solution
To address these issues, Marvin Doors implemented Bestpass by Fleetworthy, leveraging the comprehensive toll management solution to streamline operations. The company immediately benefited from:
- Consolidated data management
- Real-time reporting and analytics
- Simplified violation tracking
- Proactive and dedicated customer support
Results
The Value of Dedicated Customer Support
Clarence Blackburn, Fleet Manager at Marvin Doors, believes the dedicated support provided by their Customer Success Manager (CSM) is a standout component in the company’s success with Bestpass. Regular proactive consultations with a CSM ensure Marvin Doors maximizes the benefits and capabilities of Bestpass, enabling them to identify major areas for cost savings and improved efficiencies.
“Having a dedicated Customer Success Manager like Bethany has been a game changer for us. Her regular check-ins and proactive guidance have given us clearer visibility into our toll spend, and we’ve identified significant savings we otherwise would have missed.”
Clarence Blackburn, Fleet Manager at Marvin Doors
Under that guidance, Marvin Doors achieved a 96% device assignment rate across its fleet, exceeding the 92% industry benchmark and kept tolls reported by plate to just 0.54%, far below the 1% target that most fleets struggle to meet.
Operational Efficiency
The company has also successfully leveraged Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) by Fleetworthy for weigh station bypass, which, combined with Bestpass, provides a fully integrated solution that maximizes efficiency and streamlines fleet operations.
In 2024, Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) helped the fleet save more than 930 driver hours and over 4,500 gallons of fuel, creating an estimated $97,000 in cost savings.
By combining Bestpass and Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) under the Fleetworthy umbrella, Marvin Doors has significantly reduced costs, improved efficiency, and freed up valuable driver and staff time. The measurable ROI demonstrates how a combination of leading technology and proactive, dedicated service creates a competitive edge that goes far beyond simply managing tolls and bypasses.
FAQs
How can I integrate Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) with Samsara ELDs to get weigh station bypass without adding extra hardware?
Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) integrates directly with Samsara ELDs, so carriers can enable weigh station bypass and Safety+ alerts without installing additional in-cab devices. Activate the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) integration within your Samsara environment and provision eligible trucks. This setup consolidates technology and delivers bypass and alerting through the existing ELD.
What results did Marvin Doors see after implementing Bestpass and Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) by Fleetworthy?
Marvin Doors consolidated toll data and gained real-time reporting, while a dedicated CSM helped identify savings opportunities. The fleet achieved a 96% device assignment rate and kept tolls reported by plate to 0.54%. With Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), they saved more than 930 driver hours and over 4,500 gallons of fuel in 2024, for an estimated $97,000 in cost reductions.
Steps to streamline toll management and violation tracking for a 100–200 tractor fleet
Implement Bestpass by Fleetworthy to centralize toll accounts and get real-time analytics across tractors and trailers. Use the platform’s simplified violation tracking to resolve issues faster and reduce administrative work. Engage a dedicated Customer Success Manager for proactive audits, KPI reviews, and guidance that drives higher device assignment and lower plate-reported tolls.
What ROI can fleets expect from weigh station bypass (driver hours, fuel, and cost savings) based on real examples?
In 2024, a fleet using Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) saved over 930 driver hours and 4,500 gallons of fuel, totaling an estimated $97,000 in savings. In another example, 51 trucks bypassed 610 sites in a month, saving 51 driver hours and over $5,300. These results come from fewer stops, reduced idling, and streamlined inspections.
How does having a dedicated Customer Success Manager reduce toll spend and improve reporting for trucking fleets?
A dedicated CSM provides regular check-ins, proactive guidance, and reporting reviews to surface savings opportunities and fix process gaps. At Marvin Doors, this support improved visibility into toll spend, drove a 96% device assignment rate, and helped keep plate-reported tolls down to 0.54%. The result is cleaner data, faster resolution of issues, and measurable cost control.
How can I cut down tolls reported by plate and increase device assignment rates across my fleet?
Centralize toll management with Bestpass and work with a CSM to audit assignments and close coverage gaps. Marvin Doors reached a 96% device assignment rate and reduced plate-reported tolls to 0.54% by pairing disciplined device management with real-time analytics. Use reporting to track exceptions and verify every tractor and trailer is correctly provisioned.
What tools combine toll management and weigh station bypass in one integrated platform for carriers?
Bestpass (toll management) and Drivewyze (weigh station bypass and Safety+ alerts) are offered together under the Fleetworthy umbrella. This integrated approach streamlines billing, reporting, and bypass in one environment. Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) also runs through Samsara ELDs, avoiding extra hardware.
For intermodal operations, how do Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) alerts and bypass help with FMCSA safety scores and efficiency?
Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) provides weigh station bypass to reduce unnecessary stops and downtime, while Safety+ alerts deliver in-cab notifications that support safer driving. In intermodal operations like Schmuhl Brothers, consolidating tech through Samsara ELDs helps drivers focus and maintain compliance. These capabilities align with efforts to improve FMCSA safety scores and operational efficiency.
How do I get real-time toll spend analytics and consolidated reports across tractors and trailers?
Deploy Bestpass by Fleetworthy to unify toll accounts and access real-time reporting and analytics across your assets. The platform centralizes data and simplifies violation tracking, making it easier to manage tractors and trailers together. A dedicated CSM can tailor dashboards and reviews to your KPIs for ongoing cost control.