From planning to delivery: one platform that connects everything
A family business built on craftsmanship and care
Transport company Peter van Setten has been a trusted name in national and international transport for more than twenty years. The family business is large enough to offer versatility, yet small enough to remain personal. They transport nearly anything and combine that with a mindset in which quality, responsibility and safety always come first.
During the very first conversation with owner Peter van Setten, one thing becomes immediately clear: his care for his people. Not only for the fleet, the cargo or the planning, but above all for his drivers. At Van Setten, transport is not cold logistics, but a profession where skill, trust and safety come together. That philosophy forms the foundation for every decision — including the choice to work with GPS-Buddy.
Safety above everything
The organisation has invested heavily in safety for years. Not because it is required, but because it is the right thing to do. The fleet consists mainly of Volvo trucks, all equipped with modern safety systems: automatic braking assistance, camera systems and night-driving fatigue detection. Even the 27MC radios are not mounted high near the sun visor, but in a lower and safer position so they can never injure a driver’s head in case of an accident.
For Peter, safety is something human. Something you organise not only in the cabin, but also in the office. And that is exactly where insight into movement, location and driving behaviour becomes essential.
Peace of mind at the breakfast table
Every morning, before the workday truly begins, Peter briefly opens the GPS-Buddy web environment.
“When I’m having breakfast in the morning, I like to check where our trucks are. It’s not just about planning or service. I mainly want to know that our people are doing well.”
Location tracking at Van Setten is not used as a control mechanism, but as reassurance. For customers who want to follow their valuable cargo. For the planning team that needs accurate information. And for Peter himself, who simply wants to be certain that his drivers are safe on the road.
Insight that supports drivers
With the XT-4 combined with the Driver Performance module from GPS-Buddy, Van Setten gains deep insight into driving behaviour. The combination of CANbus data, GPS and G-sensor signals reveals:
• how efficiently a truck is driven
• whether braking or acceleration is harsh
• how fuel consumption develops
• where improvements can be made in comfort, safety and cost
The goal is not control, but awareness. By recognising patterns, Van Setten can help drivers refine their driving style and reduce fuel consumption. That makes the operation both safer and more sustainable.
Driver App for drivers
In the past, planners had to call drivers constantly. Where are you? How is the route going? Can you take returnable packaging? Is the delivery signed?
With the GPS-Buddy Driver App, that is history.
Drivers receive their tasks directly on their smartphone. They see stop sequences, status updates and additional instructions. They can report when work has been carried out or when packaging has been collected. Digital signatures are linked directly to the job file.
The planning office no longer needs to call drivers for updates. And drivers no longer need to answer calls while driving. The calm — both on the road and in the office — has increased significantly.
Simplified packaging administration
Previously, the planning team needed many phone calls to pass on small updates or changes to drivers. That caused distraction on the road and unnecessary pressure in the office. With the GPS-Buddy Driver App, the driver receives all tasks instantly on their smartphone. Route changes and additional notes are automatically synchronised, ensuring everyone works with the same information.
The app also makes it easy for drivers to send live updates. They can report completed tasks, collected packaging or any irregularities. The digital proof of delivery is signed directly in the app. Files remain complete, phone traffic decreases and communication becomes much quieter and more structured.
The combination of XT-4 gateways, trailer tracking, Driver Performance Monitoring, digital tachograph download, the Driver App and packaging management gives Van Setten a logistics chain that:
• drives more safely
• works more calmly
• plans more efficiently
• reports more accurately
• communicates more professionally with customers
• eliminates many phone calls and misunderstandings
• always has real-time visibility on trucks and trailers
GPS-Buddy has therefore become not just a supplier, but a partner that fits the human, driven and highly skilled way in which Van Setten runs its business.
The next step
While many transport companies settle for minimal solutions, Van Setten chooses insight that truly supports — their drivers, their customers and their business.
With GPS-Buddy, the organisation now works with a future-proof platform in which safety, clarity and service come together. Not out of obligation, but out of conviction.
