CARDS Pushes to Modernize Waste Collection Fleet Using RAM® Mounts

RAM® Mounts played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of Tab Active4 Pro tablets, providing top of the line device protection and easy accessibility for every CARDS waste truck driver.

CARDS Recycling, a leading waste management company in the Midwest, offers residential, commercial, roll-off, recycling and disposal services for homes, businesses and contractors alike. Additionally, they operate hauling companies, transfer stations, recycling centers, recovery facilities, and landfills.

The Challenge

CARDS operates a diverse fleet of nearly 200 trucks, including tractors pulling 53’ containers, automated side loaders, front-end loaders, and other specialized waste collection equipment. As part of their modernization efforts, CARDS aimed to streamline their operations and enhance driver productivity by integrating advanced technology into the fleet. The objective was to deploy mobile devices across the entire fleet to automate many of the drivers’ tasks related to waste collection. This automation would allow drivers to focus on driving while ensuring seamless tracking and recording of each service event. However, ensuring the tablets were both protected and easily accessible while on the road posed a significant challenge.

The Solution

RAM® Mounts emerged as the critical solution for deploying Samsung Tab Active4 Pro tablets to the entire fleet by leveraging durable tablet docks and protective cases. RAM®’s GDS® Tech™ & IntelliSkin® product lines provided the necessary protection and durability, allowing CARDS to confidently equip the entire fleet with the tablets.

Additionally, RAM®’s ultra-rugged double ball mounts made it easy to install the tablet docks in the variety of vehicle types CARDS has in their fleet. With the drill-down surface mount, tablet docks were installed directly to the middle of the dashboard in each vehicle, keeping them out of the way but still within easy reach of the driver. This strategic placement not only minimized distractions but also maximized efficiency in accessing the tablets.

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The Results

Since CARDS was deploying a modern onboard solution to their fleet for the first time, they based their decision on the three key benefits offered by RAM® Mounts: positive reviews of the GDS® Tech™ and IntelliSkin® product lines, low cost, and ease of ordering. After their initial deployment, CARDS recycling truck drivers quickly appreciated the products’ durability and ease of use. IT Managers also praised the ease of installation, noting that the RAM® Mounts design allowed for painless integration into various vehicle types within the fleet. “The customer reviews really hooked us, but the lifetime value of [RAM® Mounts] sold us,” said Michael Stewart, IT Support Technician for CARDS. Overall, drivers are much happier with a solution that enables a more efficient workflow, resulting in:

Enhanced productivity by automating tasks unrelated to driving

Greater driver safety by keeping devices hands-free

Increased durability and life expectancy of devices, lowering total cost of ownership

Products in this Case Study

GDS ® Tough-Dock ™ for Tab Active4 Pro

IntelliSkin ® Next Gen for Samsung Tab Active4 Pro

RAM ® Double Ball Mount with Two Round Plates - C Size Medium

GDS ® Modular 10-30V Power Delivery Hardwire Charger with Male USB Type-C

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