Trucking & Logistics Case Study

Chicago Trucking Company Unifies Dispatch Communications

Elk Grove Village, IL | 25 employees | 40 trucks

67%

Cost Reduction

$4,800

Annual Savings

24/7

Dispatch Access

The Challenge

Disconnected Systems Hurting Operations

This Regional Freight Carrier had grown from one location to two, but their phone systems hadn't kept up. Each office had separate phone service with no way to connect them.

Operational problems:

  • Two offices with separate phone systems that couldn't transfer calls
  • No call recording for load confirmation disputes
  • After-hours calls went to voicemail—drivers couldn't reach dispatch
  • Paying for unused lines at both locations
  • No visibility into call volume or missed calls
Before VoipPlus
System: Separate systems at 2 locations
Locations: 2 (not connected)
Combined Monthly Cost: $600/month
Annual Cost: $7,200/year
Call Recording: None
After-Hours Dispatch: Voicemail only
The Solution

Unified Communications for 24/7 Operations

VoipPlus consolidated both locations onto a single phone system. With 10 shared channels, dispatchers at either location can handle calls, and drivers reach dispatch around the clock.

Key Capabilities:

  • 24/7 dispatch routing with time-based rules
  • Call recording for all load confirmations
  • Unified system across both locations
  • Ring groups for dispatch team
  • Call queuing during high-volume periods
  • Voicemail-to-email for after-hours messages
After VoipPlus
System: VoipPlus Hosted PBX
Locations: 2 (unified)
Channels: 10 (shared)
Monthly Cost: $200/month
Annual Cost: $2,400/year
Call Recording: Included
After-Hours Dispatch: 24/7 routing
The Results

Operational Improvements Beyond Cost Savings

Metric Before After Impact
Monthly Cost $600 $200 -$400/month
After-Hours Dispatch Voicemail Live routing Drivers always reach dispatch
Call Recording None All calls recorded Dispute resolution
Inter-Office Transfers Not possible Seamless Better customer service
Call Analytics None Full reporting Data-driven staffing

"Our drivers can now reach dispatch 24/7, and we have recordings of every load confirmation call. That alone has saved us from two billing disputes this year. The fact that we cut our phone bill by two-thirds was a bonus."

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