How The Mortar & Screed Company Eliminated Blind Spots and Slashed Insurance Claims with MANTIS & AES Fleet

For heavy construction fleets, reliable vehicle cameras are not a luxury, they are an absolute necessity. However, as The Mortar & Screed Company discovered, relying on budget camera systems can end up costing far more in the long run.

In a recent video case study produced by our partner AES Fleet, Wesley, the Plant Manager at Mortar & Screed’s Bromsgrove depot, shared exactly how upgrading to the MANTIS system transformed the management of their 38-vehicle fleet.

The Challenge: "A Recurring Headache"

Before making the switch, Mortar & Screed struggled with a subpar camera setup. Wesley noted that simply recalling footage was a major hurdle.

"It was definitely a recurring headache... We used to struggle a lot with camera footage on that. Recalling the footage was a major problem."

When incidents occurred on-site or out on the road, the inability to quickly access video evidence meant that insurance claims would drag out, tying up resources and capital.

The Solution: A True Partnership with AES Fleet & MANTIS

The turning point came at the Concrete Show in Birmingham, where Mortar & Screed met with the AES Fleet and MANTIS teams. Impressed by the ease of access, the exceptional build quality, and the high-end ePod devices, they realised they had found a reliable partnership.

"The quality was a huge improvement. The operating system itself was very easy."

The Results: Streamlined Operations and Instant Access

Since integrating MANTIS through AES Fleet, the daily operations at Mortar & Screed have been vastly streamlined. The impact has been felt across several key areas:

• Instant Evidence: Instead of fighting with clunky software, Wesley notes: "With the MANTIS system, I'm able to bring up any footage within 30 seconds."
• Reduced Insurance Claims: When third-party drivers drift into lanes and collide with their HGVs, Mortar & Screed can immediately send the HD footage to insurers, instantly sorting out claims and protecting their drivers.
• Smarter Dispatching: By logging into the MANTIS portal, the team can see exactly where trucks are on a concrete pour, helping them time the loading of the next trucks without making "100 phone calls a day."

The Verdict

When asked if the investment was worth it, Wesley’s answer was definitive:

"Our investment in the system as a company is definitely justified. I would recommend all fleet providers looking at a cheaper system to invest their money wisely. You’re looking for a company that is going to work with you... with good quality systems in place and good customer service."

Watch the full video below (courtesy of AES Fleet) to see the MANTIS system in action!