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A B2B logistics company relied on an outdated internal web tool that was slow, error-prone, and impossible to scale. Elyxtech rebuilt the platform using React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend creating a modern, responsive, and maintainable system. Delivered in under 10 weeks, the new platform increased team productivity by 40%, cut support tickets by 60%, and laid the foundation for future growth.
Client:
FleetBase
Industry:
Logistics & Fleet Management
Location:
Dallas, USA
Users:
Dispatch managers, fleet supervisors, and ops teams
Platform:
Web-based internal tool
Challenge
FleetBase's legacy platform was:
- Built a decade ago with outdated technologies (jQuery + PHP)
- Buggy and difficult to maintain, with frequent crashes
- Lacking modern UI, responsive design, and API connectivity
- Slowing down dispatch operations and frustrating users
They needed a full platform refactor with modern best practices without disrupting their operations.
Solution
Elyxtech led the end-to-end rebuild of FleetBase’s platform, focusing on performance, scalability, and usability.
1. Platform Audit & Planning
- Audited existing monolithic codebase and database structure
- Identified reusable logic and risky dependencies
- Collaborated with stakeholders to map feature priorities
- Created migration roadmap: incremental rollout with zero downtime
2. UI/UX Redesign
- Reimagined the user interface with Figma
- Introduced modern design patterns: dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, dashboard widgets
- Built a component library for future scalability
- Ensured responsive behavior across desktop and tablets
3. Frontend Rebuild with React
- Migrated all UIs to React + TypeScript
- Integrated React Router for dynamic route handling
- Optimized app performance with code-splitting and lazy loading
- Implemented role-based access controls and dynamic dashboards
4. Backend API with Node.js
- Rebuilt backend as modular RESTful services using Node.js + Express
- Connected to existing MySQL database with Sequelize ORM
- Introduced rate limiting, caching, and job queues
- Laid groundwork for microservices migration
5. Deployment & QA
- Used Docker for environment parity
- CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions + DigitalOcean
- Automated testing with Jest and Postman for API tests
- Phased rollout to internal teams with feedback loops
Technologies Used
Results & Achievements
- ⚡ 70% faster load times across key screens
- 📈 40% improvement in dispatch workflow speed
- 🚫 60% reduction in support tickets
- 🔐 100% authenticated access with role-specific views
- 🛠️ Zero downtime during phased migration
- 🧱 Created modular codebase ready for future microservices
FleetBase now has a modernized digital infrastructure that’s ready for the next decade of operations.
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