Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Samsara Dash Cams
- Samsara Vehicle Gateways
- Samsara Real-Time GPS Tracking
Tech Stack
- Real-Time GPS
- WiFi Hotspot
- Open API
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Field Services
- Logistics & Transportation
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Geofencing
- Predictive Maintenance
- Remote Asset Management
- Vehicle Telematics
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
KS Industries (KSI) is a nationwide oil and gas piping construction company that provides engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction services for oil and gas producers. Operating at a massive scale, KSI manages over 1,200 vehicles and 1,000 drivers across six of the largest energy-producing states in the United States, including California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, and North Dakota. The company builds and maintains oil and gas facilities for major clients like Chevron and Hess Corporation. Given the hazardous nature of the oil and gas and construction industries, KSI prioritizes safety above all else. The safety department, led by Phillip Clarke, Director of Safety and Risk Management, is tasked with ensuring the safety of KSI's crews in the field.
The Challenge
KS Industries (KSI) operates across six major energy-producing states in the United States, managing over 1,200 vehicles and 1,000 drivers. The company needed to enhance safety and visibility for its crews working in remote and hazardous oil fields. The previous system had limitations, including a 100-vehicle cap on live map visibility and connectivity issues in the field. These challenges made it difficult to monitor real-time GPS locations, track crews for rescues, and ensure safety compliance. Additionally, the lack of connectivity hindered productivity, causing delays in processing critical paperwork like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety audits.
The Solution
To address these challenges, KSI implemented Samsara's dash cams and real-time GPS tracking system. The new system provided a single dashboard to view all vehicles across different geographies, improving visibility and saving time. The real-time GPS data allowed safety supervisors to monitor the fields effectively, ensuring they spent sufficient time in the field. The system also enabled geofencing of job sites to track supervisor activities. Additionally, Samsara's WiFi hotspot feature provided reliable connectivity, allowing teams to send SOPs and audits back to HQ from the field. This reduced cellular bills and enabled real-time access to safety metrics. The Samsara platform also facilitated faster video retrieval and smarter coaching with AI dash cams, allowing Clarke's team to review footage the same day and spot-check for safe driving behaviors. This proactive monitoring helped in coaching drivers on safe driving techniques, thereby reducing accidents.
Operational Impact
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