Efficient haulage is critical to meeting production targets and controlling costs in open-pit mining. In this handbook, we outline how the GroundHog Open Pit Fleet Management System (FMS) equips dispatchers to optimize truck-shovel operations, reduce delays, and improve overall productivity.
Designed for modern open-pit environments, GroundHog gives dispatchers real-time visibility into fleet status, cycle times, and equipment availability. Using the OpsCenter, dispatchers can assign trucks, adjust tasks mid-shift, and communicate instantly with operators, maintenance crews, and supervisors. The system’s GPS tracking, automated reporting, and Short Interval Control features allow teams to make faster, data-driven decisions.
This handbook covers:
-
Best practices for truck and shovel assignment
-
How to reduce idle time and prevent bottlenecks
-
Recording and managing delays, downs, and consumables
-
Using live KPIs to compare plan vs. actual performance
-
Integrating shift planning with Gantt scheduling and SIC
Whether managing ore haulage to crushers or waste removal to dumps, GroundHog helps dispatchers coordinate resources for maximum efficiency. With accurate, real-time data, mines can keep material flowing, lower operating costs, and maintain alignment with production plans.
Download the handbook to learn how top mines are transforming dispatching with GroundHog’s Open Pit FMS.