Family-owned transport and logistics specialist DG McArdle International has credited Eureka TMS with helping to streamline operations, reduce vehicle downtime, and enhance overall productivity.

Based in Inniskeen, County Monaghan, with additional facilities in Dublin and Damastown, DG McArdle operates a fleet of over 200 vehicles across domestic and European freight routes. The company, which has been in business for more than 30 years, relies on Eureka’s MoveIT transport management system (TMS) to optimise its operations.

“Eureka is a comprehensive system that helps us control many facets of our business from one platform,” said David McArdle. “It has undoubtedly made us more efficient and has significantly reduced vehicle downtime.”

Comprehensive TMS Features

Eureka MoveIT is an all-in-one TMS solution suitable for various types of haulage work, including full loads, tippers, multi-drop, pallet transport, and crane hire. The platform enables operators to plan, monitor, and measure transport operations effectively.

Key features include a customer web app, a driver web portal, automated job importing, and route optimisation. Operators can allocate loads automatically based on configurable rules or use drag-and-drop functionality for quick load building. Integration with telematics providers and ferry booking management further boosts efficiency.

The ferry module offers real-time updates on bookings, customs clearance, departures, and arrivals, providing seamless control over overseas freight logistics.

David McArdle highlighted the system’s value, particularly the ferry booking module: “It streamlines the whole process for the transport operator.”

Integrated Fleet and Maintenance Management

Eureka TMS integrates with platforms like Transics and TK Tracking, delivering real-time updates on drivers’ hours and vehicle ETAs. Jobs are imported, planned, and sent to drivers equipped with mobile devices for electronic proof of delivery (EPOD).

In its Damastown garage, DG McArdle also uses Eureka’s MaintainIT module to manage vehicle maintenance. MaintainIT allows for scheduling based on dates, odometer readings, or fridge hour data, ensuring compliance and efficiency. A colour-coded dashboard gives an overview of fleet status, while an app facilitates daily vehicle defect checks.

“MoveIT and MaintainIT work very well together,” said David. “Combined, they give us great insights – we get fast access to the information we need and in the right format.”

Leading the Way in TMS Solutions

Eureka, based in County Wexford, is Ireland’s leading provider of transport management systems, with over 4,000 daily users. With more than 25 years of experience, the company continues to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the transport and logistics industry.

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