FLEET MANAGEMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE! THE TITAN FLEET SYSTEM 1 Introduction 2 Titan Fleet Management 3 Fleet Fuel Management 4 Benefits of Titan Fleet 5 Mapping 6 Reports & Events 7 Driver Monitoring 8-11 Graphs 12 Alerts 13 Geofencing and Landmarks 14 Fleet Vehicle Maintenance 15-18 Garmin Integration 19 Hardware & Software costs
FLEET MANAGEMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE! PND-based Mobile Resource Management Solutions Garmin portable navigation devices (PNDs) are a key part of today's most useful, versatile and cost-efficient fleet monitoring solutions. Working with fleet management partners, Garmin PNDs provide the interactive navigation link that's been missing in fleet management systems. How it works Drivers now have a "screen" in their vehicle for real-time navigation, messaging, and job dispatch capabilities to help them be more efficient Garmin PNDs, are installed in each vehicle, along with an in-vehicle data transponder. The Garmin PNDs double as navigators and mobile data terminals in the vehicle, while the "black box" data transponder unit provides seamless connectivity to the monitoring center via a wireless mobile data network. Garmin's fleet management and dispatch messaging interface enables direct-todriver communication via text messaging, as well as instant re-routing with "new destination" message prompts. Titan Avionics Limited, Garmin Authorised Distributor for East Africa, has partnered with Soteria Systems and Skypatrol LLC to introduce the TITAN FLEET system. Skypatrol LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of GPS-based vehicle tracking and monitoring solutions, serving the commercial, automotive and consumer market segments throughout the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe and now Africa. The company s management team has over 100 years of combined experience in developing and providing wireless applications and solutions. With over 500,000 units sold to date, Soteria Systems is an innovative leader in the industry. We offer global GPS coverage, the most comprehensive reporting system in the industry as well as 24/7-customer support. Titan Fleet is one of the most costeffective and easy-to-install solutions, enabling rapid deployment of tracking capabilities for mobile assets. Whether you are a small business owner with 3-4 vehicles in your fleet, a large commercial transport company, a retailer selling to end users or a vehicle owner looking for personal vehicle protection and safety solutions, Titan Fleet has you covered.
Do you know where your vehicles are right now? Titan s fleet management solutions and GPS tracking allow you to effectively monitor your entire fleet in real time. Our vehicle tracking devices and thorough reporting don't simply tell you where your vehicles are. They also provide full access to critical data and performance metrics such as number of stops, elapsed travel time, and total miles traveled. Fleet Managers use this data to help eliminate unsafe practices and increase the safety and security of drivers and vehicles. Maximize the efficiency of your fleet through reduced labor, fuel and insurance costs and increased billings by optimizing routes and employee efficiency. Our technology puts you in the driver's seat of every vehicle in your fleet at any moment. Setup alerts and run reports to monitor fuel use, excessive idling, route deviation, unauthorized usage and customer service windows. Respond to customer service calls with the nearest vehicle on the road. Get Accurate, Timely Vehicle Information Fleet management software packages mean nothing if they don't give you accurate real time data about every vehicle in your fleet. With Titan's GPS Tracking and Fleet Management Software you get the latest GPS and software technology combined into a powerful tool that provides useful real-time fleet data over the Internet. You'll always have up to the minute information exactly when and how you need it so that you can make the most intelligent decision at a moment's notice. How GPS works with Titan's Fleet Management Software GPS satellites send location data to the vehicle-based Titan receiving hardware. Titan hardware combines location information with vehicle data such as ignition status, speed, and idling time. The data is then sent over a national wireless network to the International operations center. The data is always available for you to view on your account through the Internet. Authorized users on your account have 24/7 access to all of your vehicles' current and historic activities. Titan Fleet Management is a SELF MANAGED solution. We have found that each organization has different needs in terms of Fleet Management implementation and therefore we leave the areas such as rapid response, road side assistance and overall running of the system to each organization in terms of third party service offerings and system management.
Fleet Fuel Management The larger your fleet, the higher impact reducing fuel costs can have on your bottom line. Our fleet management software provides fuel management reports that allow you to see, at a glance, how well you are managing fuel consumption. Gain insights on a per-vehicle basis and quickly spot inefficiencies in your operations. With realtime reporting, you'll be able to make clearer decisions about fleet fuel management and enforce those decisions through monitoring. Titan GPS Tracking Solutions provide the ability to chart and browse relevant performance metrics including number of stops, elapsed travel time, and total miles traveled. Clear and understandable charts and graphs detail exactly how individuals or your entire fleet perform on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis, providing invaluable insight into your overall fleet operations. Titan customers will increase their productivity and savings substantially every day, because Titan Fleet helps them manage their fleets intelligently. Reduce your Fleet's Fuel Costs: Detailed reporting on miles-per-gallon for each vehicle in your fleet. Visual reports on vehicle activity including fuel consumption, trips and engine running time. Automatic alerts keep you informed in Real-time of fleet activities that could affect your fuel costs. Sample Fleet Fuel Management Reports Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs Through Tracking This information will allow you to make high impact adjustments to reduce your fleet's fuel consumption.
The Benefits of Titan's GPS Fleet Tracking System Titan customers can increase their productivity and saving a substantial amount of money every day, because Titan helps them manage their fleets intelligently. Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking include more efficient route planning and optimization, improved productivity, a greener fleet and best of all, a greater ROI. A study by the Aberdeen group showed that a majority of leading companies are using fleet management solutions to realize such benefits as: 12.2% increase in service productivity 13.0% improvement in vehicle utilization 14.8% decrease in travel time and 27.9% increase in operator compliance They have justified the investment in fleet management solutions as a result of an Average annual savings of $1,100 per vehicle. How Titan s GPS Fleet Tracking Provides a Return on Investment Driver monitoring increases productivity: By saving 15 minutes per driver per day at $25 per hour you realize savings of $1,625 annually. Fleet fuel management reduces fuel consumption: Assuming a 10% savings on a vehicle averaging 10 MPG for 50,000 annual miles at $3.50 per gallon, the savings will be approximately $1,750 per year. Titan GPS Tracking Solutions delivers important benefits to impact your bottom line: Increased driver performance through accountability and productivity Increased driver safety through the monitoring of their driving habits Increased customer satisfaction by providing accurate service arrival times Increased ability to manage productivity through the use of Titan management graphs Increased ability to efficiently dispatch your fleet through the use of landmarks and real-time positioning Increased fleet utilization by getting to more service stops per day Provides accurate data for customer billing Faster response time to customer service requests by knowing exactly where your vehicles are Reduced fuel, maintenance and overtime costs Reduced liability and insurance costs Reduced non-revenue driver time
Reduced unauthorized use of vehicles Reduced theft of vehicles and inventory Titan GPS Tracking Solutions Mapping by providing accurate mapping that is easy to read Maps are available in 5 different formats that provide a comprehensive view of your asset. Titan Fleet GPS Tracking Solutions uses state-of-the-art mapping technology that allows you to: View your asset's location in a user-friendly interface Zoom into any asset location or geofence Use current vehicle locations for routing Map view using Street view: Map view using Satellite Imagery:
Titan GPS Tracking Solutions Reports Replace Timecards and Guesswork with Reliable Reports The reporting tools of Titan GPS Tracking Solutions present a detailed history of driver and vehicle activities - more accurate than a time card. You choose the report and the reporting intervals desired to produce clear, easy-to-use reports. Report Types include: Maintenance Status Location History Ignition On And Off Trips Last 10 Positions Fuel Consumption Non-reporting vehicles Total Mileage Stops Engine Running Time Maintenance Costs Total Working Hours Events Events, reports on the following: o Maintenance due Unauthorized vehicle use o Vehicle being towed Long stop o Speed limit violation Late start o Geofence violation Excess idle o 12 Sensor activations Landmark in and out
Driver Monitoring for Your Fleet Each driver in the field is representing your company and driving one of your most expensive assets that can be a huge risk for your company. Monitoring drivers can alert you to potential problems before they arise and give you insight into how your employees spend their days. Managing a fleet of vehicles and drivers can be time intensive, but Titan's fleet tracking reports put you in the seat of every vehicle. Driver monitoring clarifies where time and fuel is being spent, actual customer service time frames and any misuse of your fleet. How Titan's Fleet Monitoring helps you keep track of your drivers Driver time cards can be compared with vehicle reports. Alerts notify you when your driver leaves a pre-determined area. Know when your vehicles are being used and where they are traveling.
GPS Tracking Solutions Graphs Analyze Your Fleet's Performance To Make It Work Harder For You! Our GPS Tracking Solutions provide the ability to chart and browse relevant performance metrics including number of stops, elapsed travel time, and total miles traveled. Clear and understandable charts and graphs detail exactly how individuals or your entire fleet perform on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis, providing invaluable insight into your fleet operations. Examples of Titan Fleet s graphs All of these graphs can be viewed over any user selected date range. Average Length of Service Stops
Average Number of Service Stops Number of Service Stop Service Stops to Non-Service Stops
Service Time to Total Time Stop Time vs. Idle Time Total Working hours
Comparisons Help You Identify Areas for Improvement. Titan Fleet GPS Tracking Solutions makes fleet performance analysis easy. You can compare statistics for an individual driver or vehicle to your entire fleet in order to identify employees requiring training or deserving of recognition. You can review your fleet's performance for different time periods in order to compare business cycles or find room for improvement. Graphs can be compiled on a daily, weekly or monthly basis A graph can be read quickly and immediately identify irregularities in a fleet operation Based on the information you derive from these comprehensive reports, each organization can create a bespoke and comprehensive fleet management system and integrate third party service providers such as security companies, the police, road side assistance providers etc.
Alerts - Stay Connected to Your Fleet in Real Time Titan Fleet GPS Tracking Solutions' automatic alerts keep you informed in Real-time on fleet activities that could affect your business. Alert setup lets you easily specify parameters and choose which activities will trigger alerts. The Alerts are user configurable, specified by you in the initial program setup, and may be changed at any time. You can select on e or more recipients for alerts and delivery by email or text message. Report types include: Maintenance status Select any vehicle to schedule service and keep track of maintenance requirements. Geofence Alert Generated whenever a vehicle enters a restricted area or leaves the perimeter of a location or boundary you have specified. Towing Alert Generated whenever movement is shown for the vehicle but the ignition is off. Ignition On Alert An alert is generated whenever the ignition is turned on. Unauthorized Usage Alert Generated whenever a vehicle is used during specified off-hour times or if moved from the lot without authorization. Speeding Alert Generated if the vehicle travels at a speed higher than your specified limit. Landmark Alert Generated whenever a vehicle enter or leaves a designated landmark location. Excess Idle Alert An Excess Idle Alert is generated if the vehicle ignition is on, but the vehicle has not moved after a
specified time period. Long Stop Alert Generated whenever the vehicle is stopped longer than a time limit you have specified. High Temperature Alert Generated whenever the sensor detects high temperatures where it was placed. Late Start Alert A Late Start Alert is generated whenever the vehicle starts after the specified starting time. Low Temperature Alert Generated whenever the sensor detects low temperatures where it was placed. Geofencing and Landmarks Use GeoFences and Landmarks to make all features of Titan Fleet GPS Tracking Solutions more relevant to your day-to-day fleet operations. Titan Fleet GeoFences Define Operational Boundaries Our GPS Tracking Solutions GeoFences establish boundaries, generating a report and alert whenever a vehicle enters or exits GeoFence perimeters. GeoFence names (which you assign) are displayed in alerts and reports. Titan Fleet Landmarks Reference Your Key Locations Our GPS Tracking Solutions Landmarks let you see where a vehicle is in relation to key locations: your customers, suppliers, and other significant places. You enter the names and locations, and then each landmark will be displayed on maps, alerts, and reports. GeoFences and Landmarks are displayed on a map overlay. Routing is easy because you can choose from your Landmark list.
Landmark names (which you assign) are displayed in alerts and reports. Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Our GPS Tracking Solutions offers cost effective and time saving fleet maintenance features. Using the Vehicle Management functionality tool, users can conveniently schedule and manage maintenance and repair needs for each vehicle in the fleet. Titan Fleet customers are saving money on their vehicle maintenance, because Titan Fleet helps them manage their fleets intelligently. You're investment in your fleet is substantial, make sure you're vehicle maintenance extends the value of those assets. How Titan Fleet s Fleet Maintenance reports help to protect your vehicles: Set alerts for upcoming services, based on date and/or mileage parameters. Track and organize previous vehicle service and repairs. Conveniently store vehicle data for quick retrieval. Plan and schedule vehicle service. Identify fleet vehicle maintenance costs by vehicle and date range.
Preventative Maintenance and Organization Tools Our GPS Tracking Solutions offers cost effective and time saving vehicle management features. Using the Vehicle Management functionality tool, users can conveniently schedule and manage maintenance and repair needs for each vehicle in the fleet. Using the above shown report critical maintenance items can be monitored. Set alerts for upcoming services, based on date and/or mileage parameters. Track and organize previous vehicle service and repairs. Conveniently store vehicle data for quick retrieval. Plan and schedule vehicle service. Garmin Integrated Solutions The Complete Solution Add Garmin's Personal Navigation Device (PND) to Titan's Fleet Management Solutions and feel the power of an Advanced GPS Tracking Complete Solution on real-time. Titan Fleet working as a fleet management partner with Garmin portable navigation devices (PNDs) offer today's most useful, versatile and cost-efficient INTERACTIVE fleet monitoring solutions. Together we provide the interactive navigation link that's been missing in fleet management systems. Now, no job is too big for any small fleet. We offer customized all-in-one package solutions that will help you consolidate your productivity by reducing costs, minimizing response times, improving driver behavior, and boosting customer satisfaction. This revolutionary fully integrated fleet management and navigation system is the basis of the Titan Fleet System. Each of our partners offers unique features
that we have combined to give you the ULTIMATE package! Garmin Dispatch and Driver Two way Text messaging Stops (Destination) Estimated Time of Arrival Auto-Arrival at Stop Data Deletion Canned Responses/Messages Driver ID Status GPI File Personalized Icons Soteria Systems Maintenance Notifications Fuel Consumption Location History Non Reporting Vehicles Speed Limit Violation Notification Unauthorized vehicle Use Total Working Hours Long Stop/Late Start Notifications Excess Idle Notifications How It Works By connecting Titan Fleet s Fleet Management's device via an Interface Tool Kit to a Garmin PND in each vehicle, you will have available to your finger tips, the complete customer solution: Drivers now have a "screen" in their vehicle for real-time navigation, messaging, and job dispatch capabilities to help them be more efficient. Titan Fleet s GPS unit provides seamless connectivity to the monitoring center via a wireless mobile data network and the Garmin PNDs double will provide navigators and mobile data terminals capabilities inside the vehicle. This fleet management and dispatch messaging interface enables direct-to-driver communication via text messaging, as well as instant re-routing with "new destination" message prompts.
Features Text Message Allows text messages sent to device to be displayed in "inbox" on unit Garmin can provide confirmation that message was read Garmin can also provide a yes/no box below the text of the message to enable a simple quick response Messages can be up to 128 characters in length Messages can also be generated from device and sent to dispatch/office Messages received will be notified to driver through a pop-up alert on Garmin Screen Garmin provides a "virtual keyboard" on device through a touch-screen format for all text communication Stop (Destination) Garmin can display a list of Stops/Jobs reported to the device in a separate icon called "My Stops" Driver has ability to navigate directly to Stop from list Garmin can provide status on current Stop in progress o o o Is driver en route? Is driver stopped at location? How far has Driver progressed through the list of Stops? Garmin can also provide confirmation that driver has received a particular Stop, read the details, or deleted it from list Can provide confirmation that a Stop has been completed Estimated Time of Arrival Dispatcher/office can request the ETA of the current stop/job in progress Garmin will notify the actual time of arrival as well as distance remaining to stop Auto-Arrival at Stop This feature is used to tell the Garmin PND to automatically detect that it has arrived at a Stop and then to prompt the driver if they would like to mark the Stop as done and begin navigating to next Stop on the list Auto-arrival can be determined by how long the unit is stopped close to the destination (in the event driver has to park and walk) or by how close the unit needs to be to the destination before the Auto-arrival feature is activated.
Data Deletion Dispatch/office has the ability to wipe clean the data on the Garmin PND Clean up messages in inbox/remove stops Canned Responses/Messages Fleet managers can communicate by sending up to 200 "canned" responses from server to be stored directly on Garmin devices Up to 50 of these canned responses can be utilized for any given scenarios Drivers can store up to 120 canned messages, eliminating the need to type while driving Driver ID Know the who, what, when and where for every vehicle in your fleet Provides drivers the ability to login before starting their day with ID's up to fifty characters in length Status Up-to-the-minute communications that allow drivers to automatically send status updates. Driver's units can store up to sixteen status indicators such as start/stop shift, on/off break, etc. GPI File Enables server to send POI's to be stored in the device's memory under the favorites folder Number of POI's that can be stored depends upon the amount of available memory on each unit Perfect for cataloging company approved vendor locations, customers and various other locations Personalized Icons Companies can rename the dispatch icons as needed, giving each unit a designated function and unique personality
Available Garmin PND Units that can integrate with Titan Fleet (these special prices are for the Nuvi when bought with FMI) Nuvi 1310 series US$ 250 (VAT INC) o Providing a medium cost and simple interface o Ideal for individuals and small fleets o Added advantage of Bluetooth pairing with mobile phone o Larger 4 inch screen o Two way messaging o Send stops (destinations) o Single point routing Nuvi 2350 series US$ 300 (VAT INC) o Providing a high end navigation solution o Ideal for individuals and medium to large fleets o Larger 4.3 inch screen o Two way messaging o Send stops (destinations) o Multiple point routing Hardware and Software Costs TITAN FLEET MANAGEMENT BASIC SYSTEM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1. TRANSPONDER 2. INSTALLATION 3. FLEET MANAGEMENT WEB INTERFACE TRAINING Cost: US$ 250 (EX VAT) Per Unit OPTIONAL ADDITIONS Required for Garmin Integration: 1. FMI LICENSE US$ 20 2. FMI INTEGRATION CABLE US$ 50 3. NUVI UNIT WITH DETAILED EAST AFRICA MAPPING (This map is not the Standard Map, but a more detailed Urban Road Series built by Navteq). This map is not preloaded on any of the currently available consumer units. ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION: US$ 212 per unit (Payable in advance)
TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT: Registered SIM card on either National Cellular Provider with at least KShs 1,000.00* credit loaded. We prefer Safaricom as the system has been tested on this network. Additional Sensors: The system comes with 1 Digital Output and 2 Digital Inputs, which can be expanded to 6 Inputs. Each of the inputs can be programmed to the following: 1. Door or Cargo Door Open Alert 2. Fuel Cap Open Alert 3. Ignition Kill (not recommended as it can be abused) 4. Panic Button 5. Most vehicle lubricant/fuel levels Please let us know which telematics you would like and we can quote for the same. * Data usage will vary and therefore recurring network cost cannot be definite! Based on our testing, a credit value of KShs 1,000.00 is adequate for at least 3 months of heavy usage!
FINANCE COMPANIES Collateral Control Means Payment Assurance What makes TITAN FLEET different? Titan Fleet doesn t just promise, it delivers Our dedicated team of experienced professionals ensures the right GPS Tracking Solution for your needs. Our Payment Assurance Solution assists you to more effectively manage delinquent accounts. Titan Fleet s state-of-the-art technology, together with Best Practices methodology, ensures measurable results: Modify consumer behavior Reduce repossessions Improve finance portfolio performance Tackle the challenge of a growing sub-prime market. Automobile Features Locate your Collateral Online, Anytime, in Real-time Simple 20-30 minute Install Late Payment Warning Feature - Option Disable/Enable Starter - Option Set Geographic Boundaries and receive SMS/Email Alerts if they are violated Daily or On Demand Location Reports Destination/Stop Over Reports 24/7/365 Technical Support Comprehensive Training and Turn-Key Program Delivery
Report Types Include: LAST 10 POSITIONS LAST KNOWN POSITIONS LOCATION HISTORY STOPS Geofence Alert Generated whenever a vehicle enters a restricted area or leaves the perimeter of a location or boundary you have specified. GSM/GPRS Communication Report status on periodic basis, Report location on Geofence violation Sends Alert on any Geofence Violation, allowing prompt recovery of stolen assets.