Verizon Connect enabled Diamond Landscapes to recover $500,000 in stolen trucks

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Verizon Connect Reveal effectively aided Diamond Landscapes in recovering $500,000 worth of stolen fleet vehicles, minimizing downtime for the company and its customers. The tracking software enabled the quick relaying of vehicle locations to law enforcement, leading to swift recovery. Owner Chris Trower emphasized the importance of time saved over monetary recovery, noting that without the software, their business could have faced severe operational setbacks. Kevin Aries stated that the technology enhances operational efficiency and can be vital during crises.

Positive

• Effective recovery of $500,000 in stolen vehicles through Verizon Connect Reveal.
• Minimized downtime for Diamond Landscapes, preserving customer relationships.
• Demonstrated return on investment and efficiency in fleet management.

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Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management software helped authorities recover 10 brand new trucks that had been stolen and limit customer downtime

ATLANTA, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky-based Diamond Landscapes recovered $500,000 worth of brand new trucks and trailers by tracking the equipment’s location through the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management software platform. The Diamond Landscapes team passed along the vehicles’ location information from Reveal to law enforcement and the vehicles were recovered without further incident or downtime for Diamond or its customers.

“The money saved was only one part of the equation. The most important thing we saved was time,” said Chris Trower, owner of Diamond Landscapes. “Insurance would have protected us from the cost of the vehicles, but if we had to wait for an adjuster to come out, we would have been out of business almost immediately. Our business is essential for our customers, who would have had no choice but to find another landscaping provider. Deploying Verizon Connect Reveal in our fleet was essential in avoiding a disaster for our company.”

Diamond Landscapes has provided commercial landscaping maintenance to central Kentucky for the past 21 years. As the company expanded its fleet to over 60 vehicles, owner Chris Trower realized the need to implement a fleet management solution and began using Verizon Connect Reveal to better track assets and driver behavior.

“The capabilities and uses of Verizon Connect’s comprehensive fleet management technology are vast. It not only helps the functionality and efficiency of day-to-day operations, but it can also be an essential player in the event of catastrophes like this. When it comes to the potential of fleet management technology the return on investment is truly priceless,” said Kevin Aries, Verizon Connect’s global product success lead.

Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world on the go by automating, improving and revolutionizing the way people, vehicles and things move through the world. Our full suite of industry-defining solutions and services puts innovation, automation and connected data to work for customers and helps them be safer, more efficient and more productive. With more than 3,000 dedicated employees in 15 countries, we deliver leading mobile technology platforms and solutions. For more on Verizon Connect, visit www.verizonconnect.com.

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Media contact: 
Krys Grondorf
krys.grondorf@verizon.com
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FAQ

How did Verizon Connect Reveal help in recovering stolen trucks?

Verizon Connect Reveal enabled Diamond Landscapes to track the location of stolen trucks, leading to their swift recovery by law enforcement.

What was the value of the stolen trucks recovered using Verizon Connect?

The stolen trucks and trailers recovered through Verizon Connect were valued at $500,000.

What are the benefits of using Verizon Connect Reveal for fleet management?

Verizon Connect Reveal provides real-time tracking, enhances operational efficiency, and plays a crucial role in minimizing downtime during critical situations.

When did the recovery of the stolen trucks occur?

The recovery of the stolen trucks occurred on July 7, 2021.

Who is the owner of Diamond Landscapes?

Chris Trower is the owner of Diamond Landscapes.