TDV Group Cuts Fuel Costs by 6% with Advanced Fleet Management
Discover how TDV Group – Transportes do Valado improved operational control, optimized driving behavior, and strengthened delivery coordination across its international transport operations.
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Fuel Cost Reduction | Vehicles on Frotcom | Years of Experience, Transformed! | Driver Safety and Vehicle Reliability |
Logistics Company Enhances International Fleet Operations
TDV Group – Transportes do Valado is a Portuguese logistics company with more than 45 years of experience in national and international road freight transport, operating daily and weekly routes across Europe. The company specializes in international transport to the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and the Benelux region.
With a fleet of 185 heavy vehicles (157 equipped with Frotcom), the company manages complex international operations where efficiency, compliance, and real-time decision-making are essential.
From Limited Visibility to Real-Time Control
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Eco-Driving, Tachograph Integration, and Real-Time Traffic Control
To overcome these challenges, TDV Group implemented Frotcom’s fleet operations platform across its operations.
By combining Driving Behavior Analysis with continuous monitoring of driving patterns, the company gained detailed insights into driver performance and operational efficiency. This approach helped establish a strong eco-driving culture, improving safety and promoting more efficient driving practices across the fleet.
With Route Planning and Monitoring, combined with real-time visibility and alerts, traffic managers gained stronger control over fleet movements. They can anticipate deviations, adjust and optimize routes faster, and improve delivery performance.
Fleet Alarms provided immediate notifications for key events, enabling faster decisions and stronger operational control.
Through Vehicle Maintenance, the company gains better control over vehicle condition and maintenance schedules, helping reduce unexpected breakdowns, minimize downtime, and extend vehicle lifespan, contributing to overall operational reliability.
In addition, Fuel Management allowed TDV Group to track fuel use more accurately and identify inefficiencies, supporting cost reduction and sustainability goals.
Finally, the integration of the tachograph data with the company’s TMS (Transportation Management System) further enhanced operational planning and compliance management.
Safer Driving, Optimized Routes, and 6% Fuel Savings
With Frotcom, TDV Group improved multiple areas of daily operations, including:
| ✔ | Real-time visibility over fleet operations |
| ✔ | Improved driving behavior through eco-driving practices |
| ✔ | More agile and informed decision-making by traffic managers |
| ✔ | Better route optimization and delivery time performance |
| ✔ | Enhanced compliance with driving time regulations |
| ✔ | Increased safety for drivers and vehicles |
| ✔ | Reduction in vehicle wear and tear, and improved maintenance planning |
| ✔ | Average fuel costs reduced by 6% across the fleet |
By combining real-time monitoring, driving behavior analysis, and fuel management, TDV Group improved operational efficiency while reducing its environmental impact and overall operational costs.
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