A Daimler company A Daimler company More efficient logistics processes with FleetBoard Logistics Management. About FleetBoard Daimler FleetBoard GmbH with headquarters in Stuttgart offers telematics-supported Internet services for state-of-the-art Vehicle and Transport Management in modern commercial vehicles made by all manufacturers. It has experience in the commercial vehicle telematics segment and is available in more than 20 countries. Since its market launch in 2000 FleetBoard has continued to expand and enhance its product and service portfolio. Using GPS the vehicle position can be determined exactly. Data transmission from and to the vehicles is done via GSM/GPRS. The data is processed in a modern data centre and delivered to Company Owners, Dispatchers and Fleet Managers password protected over the internet. The easy to handle technology is supporting the driver in his vehicle. Since April 2004 it has been a DEKRA inspected and certified business according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. For further information please telephone +44 (0)1827/311 912 or visit www.fleetboard.com FleetBoard DispoPilot Daimler FleetBoard UK Ltd, Victoria House, Cygnet Drive, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 7RU Printed in Federal Republic of Germany/Imprimé en République fédérale d Allemagne
A clear path for your fleet. FleetBoard the telematics-supported internet service for your fleet management. Available in more than 50 countries for all makes of modern commercial vehicles Modular service portfolio Telematics services for vehicle, cargo and driver Flat rate service package including communication costs User friendly via the Internet Vehicle uplink using CAN-bus technology FleetBoard Service Centre in Daimler s own Computing Centre Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 FleetBoard facilitates an improved bottom line for your company. Cost pressures, more stringent driving times and rest periods and increasing customer expectations shipping and transport companies have to compete under more challenging conditions. To avoid being left behind by the competition, FleetBoard assists you and your entire fleet in optimising your transport chain, reducing your fuel costs and fulfilling the legal requirements with respect to driver working hours. Companies from all industries can profit from the one-stop market-leading standard devices and telematics-supported Internet services. State-of-theart technology, future-proof solutions as well as modular With GPS mapping vehicle positions the itinerary for each vehicle can be determined exactly at any time and displayed on a digital, worldwide road map. GPS satellite GPS positioning GPRS data transfer Internet Using the CAN-bus in the vehicle FleetBoard accesses the vehicle s electronics and transmits vehicle, driving and order data to the FleetBoard server via GSM/GPRS. From there all important fleet information is made available password-protected via the Internet. As a result, there are no acquisition costs for an in-house telematics infrastructure. Vehicle FleetBoard Service Centre Evaluation program design services and equipment guarantee investment in a reliable tool whose acquisition costs are manageable, permitting refinancing within 12 months. With the DEKRAcertified profit calculator at www.fleetboard.com you can calculate how much money you can save per month on your transportation costs.
Successful process optimisation with innovative planning services. Planning with less stress. Clear order transferral at the touch of a button Improved fleet capacity utilisation Loading information at a glance Roaming free communication Lower communication costs Tracking of high value freights Customer orders can now be handled even more professionally. (Michael Sieber, Sieber Transport AG) Fast, deliberate action is in demand in logistics. So the logistics planner can keep a cool head, FleetBoard Logistics Management offers support during trip and vehicle planning as well as during trip monitoring. The planner finds all trips, orders and available vehicles clearly displayed in a list. They can then plan the optimal route for each vehicle and obtain current position and status reports for each individual vehicle. The tracking system enables the transport company s customers to determine the current status and positions of their shipments via the Internet. Monitoring of arrival and departure times Planning with WebServices using your in-house software. FleetBoard can be incorporated into existing shipping software systems. FleetBoard has been working successfully with a number of shipping software providers in order to cover the variety of different shipping programs. Several e.g., BNS, LIS, SoloPlan have already had their products FleetBoard-certified a guarantee for the sustainable quality of the co-operation. The planner enters all the important information, e.g. the target specifications for the navigation system, into the order form which is sent to the DispoPilot in the cab. He receives receipt and read confirmations as well as status reports from the driver and can keep an eye on the arrival and departure times in defined zones. DispoPilot order form
Professional support for the driver. On time at the destination. Direct communication between driver and head office Powerful hardware for sustainability Navigation system considering vehicle attributes Individual status reports and order forms Target/actual comparison of package lists using the integrated barcode scanner Precise loading information for the logistics planner Cost-savings due to improved routing and process security The driver has all the necessary information at hand. A truck driver must meet high expectations on the job. Safe, profitable driving means valuing on-time deliveries and avoiding detours. With the DispoPilot the driver has a tool that assists him in meeting these expectations more easily. Order and route details are sent by the logistics planner to the screen of his DispoPilot, which he confirms with the touch of a button, and for more operating convenience and process security status reports about the vehicle, trip and order levels are sent in a fixed sequence. The DispoPilot can automatically detect whether the vehicle is moving or stationary. If the vehicle is standing still, the DispoPilot will ask the driver to enter one of the configured messages from the Stop menu. Drivers with changing routes in various countries value the truck navigation system that indicates the correct way to go. The transfer of order data allows direct takeover of the delivery and pick-up address into the The driver uses the integrated barcode scanner to do a target/actual comparison of the packages during the delivery of the goods. The target list is generated either from an order or via a loading scan. A signal tone gives the driver immediate feedback of an incorrect scan. The DispoPilot navigation system takes the following vehicle attributes into account: Height, length, width and weight Truck-specific destinations, e.g., workshops Arrival time calculation with a truck speed profile Planner alerts of any vehicle delay Available for Germany, France, BeNeLux, Great Britain navigation system. Particularly popular is the display of the route list in text format with preset distance information or the display of the entire route on a map, enabling the planners to demonstrate that they know best when it comes to their routes. The driver can capture the customer s digital signature via the screen on the DispoPilot and transmit it directly to the logistics planning centre.
One contract, one price, countless savings potentials. Logistics Management service package. Route planning and monitoring Mapping Order management Barcode scanner Digital signature Truck navigation system WebServices Order Management Time Management Navigation FleetBoard DispoPilot. Suitable for all trucks. Suitable for all commercial vehicle brands. Protected against dust, moisture and drops 2D imagery for the barcode scanner Internal 2 GB memory card Truck navigation Digital signature Touchscreen operation Remote update Prerequisites for the utilisation of the FleetBoard Logistics Management services include the retro-fit or factory installation of the on-board computer, DispPilot and the Logistics Management Service Package. Upon request, the Logistics Management Service Package can be integrated via the WebServices interface into the transport company s in-house software so that work can continue with familiar software. Communication in real-time with the vehicles is possible using the in-house application. The FleetBoard vehicle computer provides a smooth exchange of information between vehicle and head office.
Do you want more FleetBoard services? Stay in the fast lane wherever you go! Comprehensive performance and fuel consumption analyses Preventative vehicle maintenance Seamless temperature monitoring Clear, concise monthly reports by post or e-mail Driver card and mass storage downloads for digital tachograph FleetBoard offers many addon services that save time and essentially pay for themselves. FleetBoard Vehicle Management: Fuel consumption savings of 5-10% FleetBoard Vehicle Management supplies the decision maker with factors relevant to fuel consumption and wear, for example, proactive driving, change of speed, braking and gear changing behaviour. This provides a foundation for driver training measures and tips that can be applied in the vehicle to promote fuel economy. Information is available to workshops and customers about upcoming maintenance intervals so that workshop visits can be scheduled and logistics planners can be informed. FleetBoard Time Management: Regulatory-compliant! With the DEKRA-certified driver cards and mass storage download solutions the driver card data and mass storage unit of the digital tachograph can be read out directly in the vehicle, fulfilling all legal documentation and archiving requirements. The obligatory trip to the head office is eliminated, which is why the solution is ideal for longdistance fleets. Logistics planners can schedule their drivers optimally on the basis of the amount of driving time remaining and can conveniently forward working hours to the payroll accounting software. Simplify the handling of the FleetBoard data available online in the form of clear, concise monthly reports (only for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles). FleetBoard Temperature Management: Stay cool! FleetBoard Temperature Management allows a seamless, secure audit trail of the closed cooling chain. The temperature fluctuations of the refrigeration units are continuously logged. The FleetBoard reports save us at least one day s worth of work, for they provide a clear summary of driving and vehicle data. (Dr. Lege, Wiedmann & Winz)