MIGTRA ETA: Machine Learning at the Service of Your Transport Fleet

In the transportation industry, punctuality is a crucial factor for the success of operations. At MIGTRA, we have developed a revolutionary service called ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) that uses machine learning to accurately predict the arrival time of trucks at a site. In this blog, we will tell you how this innovative solution works and how it can help you optimize your operations.

At MIGTRA, we work closely with our clients and together with SQM we joined forces to carry out solutions that fit their specific needs. In this case, the mission we had from SQM was to be able to predict truck arrival times with certainty and improve productivity. Thanks to our extensive experience in transportation safety and the application of artificial intelligence, we created the ETA service, which uses variables such as truck type, driver profile, driving habits, rest habits and type of route taken, to accurately calculate arrival time. This not only avoids bottlenecks that harm productivity, but also increases the capacity to react to unforeseen events.

In mining operations like our client's, managing the arrival of trucks to load at their sites is a major challenge. Lack of coordination can generate bottlenecks and prolonged waiting times for drivers, causing delays in the entire production chain. With MIGTRA's ETA service, we allow them to know in real time how many trucks will arrive at the site, which translates into significantly reducing waiting times. Previously, drivers could wait up to 2 or 3 hours, but thanks to ETA, waiting times have now been reduced to just 15 minutes.

A concrete example occurs on Route 5 north, where SQM trucks travel. Although this route is usually clear, drivers must comply with rest regulations, which includes necessary breaks for recovery. These stops, both short and long, are taken into account in the ETA algorithm to predict how long the driver will be stopped. This avoids erroneous estimates based solely on GPS and precisely considers the necessary stops. Additionally, given the large volume of vehicles in circulation, the ETA service becomes an invaluable tool for decision-makers in their daily work.

MIGTRA's ETA service is an innovative solution that allows you to optimize your transportation operations and now your company can benefit from this technology, just like our clients. With the ability to predict truck arrival times and consider key variables, you will be able to avoid bottlenecks, reduce waiting times and increase the efficiency of your site. Don't fall behind in managing your fleet, discover how ETA can transform your operation and take it to the next level! Contact us today at info@migtra.com for more information about this service and how it can benefit your company.