Case Study: Surveying And Mapping (SAM) achieves 30–40% idling reduction, lower fuel use and improved safety and crew management with Verizon Connect Fleet

Surveying and Mapping Reduces Fuel Use While Improving Safety

SAM (Surveying And Mapping, LLC), a geospatial and surveying firm based in Austin, Texas, manages a widespread fleet supporting photogrammetry, LIDAR and utility projects across North America. To address high fuel use from engine idling, safety and driver‑behavior risks, asset under‑utilization and theft exposure, SAM partnered with Verizon Connect to deploy the SaaS fleet management solution Verizon Connect Fleet for centralized location intelligence and asset monitoring.

Using Verizon Connect Fleet’s satellite mapping, telematics, geofencing, alerts and enterprise dashboard, SAM reduced idling by 30–40%, improved productivity and billing accuracy, recovered stolen equipment, tightened maintenance schedules and reduced safety incidents through speeding and harsh‑driving alerts. The web‑based system centralized visibility across the company’s assets, enabled faster dispatch and better crew management, and delivered measurable fuel savings, longer vehicle life and lower operating costs for SAM.

SAM

Ken Utley

Field Operations Manager