How Chrysanthopoulos Improved Fleet Efficiency and Compliance with Frotcom

Sept. 12, 2025 - PRLog -- Founded in 1950 as a small blacksmith shop in Agios Vasileios, Greece, Chrysanthopoulos Cranes P.C. has grown into a market leader in lifting operations and special transports. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including vessel handling, roadside assistance, equipment supply, machinery trading, and rentals. Still family-led, Chrysanthopoulos is widely recognized for its commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

Located in Patras and operating across Greece and abroad, the company manages a diverse fleet of 28 heavy and light vehicles, all equipped with Frotcom's intelligent fleet management system. The fleet includes trucks, vans, semi-trailers, and four hybrid light vehicles. Chrysanthopoulos maintains a focus on operational excellence and holds top international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 39001.

Client Goals and Challenges

Before implementing Frotcom, Chrysanthopoulos faced several key operational challenges impacting productivity and compliance:

Lack of centralized fleet oversight;
Limited real-time vehicle tracking and Estimated Times of Arrival (ETA) prediction;
Difficulty in monitoring maintenance and certifications;
Manual compliance processes for tachograph regulations;
Low visibility into engine failures and fuel consumption;
The need for ERP-like tools to support task automation and document management;
With a complex fleet that includes specialized equipment such as cranes, the company required a comprehensive system to simplify operations, provide accurate data, and adapt to the demands of logistics.

Client Benefits

After a smooth Frotcom implementation, Chrysanthopoulos quickly improved efficiency, compliance, and resource use.

The company now enjoys real-time fleet visibility, enabling better route optimization, ETA accuracy, and faster incident response through fleet alarms. Remote Tachograph Download automates compliance, while monitoring driving times, rest periods, and maintenance schedules reduces downtime and regulatory risks.

Drivers benefit from the Driver App, accessing trip details and performance data to improve communication and safe driving. Fuel monitoring has become more precise, helping identify inefficiencies and optimize consumption.

Finally, custom geofences allow better tracking of key sites, boosting operational control and resource allocation.

Overall, Frotcom delivered significant improvements, including:

Improved route optimization;
Enhanced fuel efficiency;
Better tachograph compliance;
More structured fleet maintenance planning;
Improved driver communication and accountability;
More productive and responsive fleet operations.