The FleetBoard Drivers' League App for iphone/ ipad is now available for download from the app store.
The free application allows you to access your drivers league results on your iphone/ ipad from wherever you are. Get your daily updated ranking and driving style grade, your current team evaluation and day to day changes quickly and conveniently.
A special feature of the application allows you to mark other drivers as 'buddies' to keep a close eye on their progress and monitor your competition!
So get your free app today and don't forget to register your drivers for the competition at www.driversleague.com before 31st May!!
We look forward to your participation in this years competition.
Monday, May 16. 2011
FleetBoard Drivers League App available for download NOW!
Sunday, May 01. 2011
TRUCKERMANIA
The FleetBoard Drivers' League is on the starting grid! Registration for the 9th annual International competition is officially open.
During the month of June, thousands of Mercedes-Benz truck drivers from 16 countries across Europe and the world will use FleetBoard to demonstrate their preventative and environmentally conscious driving skills during their daily work.
Who will manage to get a head start? Who will drive most efficiently and overtake the competition at the last minute? Each participant will be ranked based on their Driving Style grade using FleetBoard Performance Analysis.
The most economical drivers from the different nations will then compete in the exciting live finals in September and will have to prove their driving skills if they want to be crowned 'FleetBoard Drivers' League Champion 2011'.
Customers can register their drivers or vehicles for the competition by visiting www.driversleague.com but hurry, registration is only open until 1st May 2011.
Click here to see conditions of participation.
Should you require assistance in registering your fleet please email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk
During the month of June, thousands of Mercedes-Benz truck drivers from 16 countries across Europe and the world will use FleetBoard to demonstrate their preventative and environmentally conscious driving skills during their daily work.
Who will manage to get a head start? Who will drive most efficiently and overtake the competition at the last minute? Each participant will be ranked based on their Driving Style grade using FleetBoard Performance Analysis.
The most economical drivers from the different nations will then compete in the exciting live finals in September and will have to prove their driving skills if they want to be crowned 'FleetBoard Drivers' League Champion 2011'.
Customers can register their drivers or vehicles for the competition by visiting www.driversleague.com but hurry, registration is only open until 1st May 2011.
Click here to see conditions of participation.
Should you require assistance in registering your fleet please email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk
Monday, April 11. 2011
Commercial Vehicle Show 2011
After it's cancellation in 2009 and the abridged 'CV Operator' version in 2010, the Commercial Vehicle Show is returning to the Birmingham NEC for 2011.
Mercedes-Benz and FleetBoard will also be returning this year as part of the over 300 exhibitors, and will be situated in hall 5 stand number 5B20.
The show kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday 12th April 2011, and will run for 3 days. Come along and see our FleetBoard Business Development Managers to see how we can reduce your operating costs and carbon footprint.
Don't forget to speak to a Mercedes-Benz CharterWay representative to find out how you can get your free FleetBoard unit!!
We look forward to welcoming you all at the show.
Wednesday, January 19. 2011
Mercedes-Benz and FleetBoard extend CharterWay contract hire offer!
For 2011 the FleetBoard system will once again be fitted to all new Actros and Axor tractor units as part of the Mercedes-Benz CharterWay contract hire offer at no additional cost*
When it comes to driving more efficiently, information is everything. That’s why FleetBoard measures the performance of vehicle and driver on every journey, providing the comprehensive data you need to identify opportunities to improve your fuel consumption and deliver savings for your business.
You could save up to 7.3%** in fuel costs, meaning your money goes much, much further. For a visible difference to your costs, FleetBoard is ready to deliver!
For further information email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk or visit www.mbtrucks.co.uk/offers
FleetBoard and Mercedes-Benz. Delivering great cost savings for your business
*Terms and conditions apply. Offer includes 3 months’ FleetBoard data and reporting, after which charges may apply.
**Based on a fleet of 50 Axors averaging 100,000 miles per year and averaging 9.6mpg. FleetBoard enabled drivers to achieve an average of 10.3mpg.
When it comes to driving more efficiently, information is everything. That’s why FleetBoard measures the performance of vehicle and driver on every journey, providing the comprehensive data you need to identify opportunities to improve your fuel consumption and deliver savings for your business.
You could save up to 7.3%** in fuel costs, meaning your money goes much, much further. For a visible difference to your costs, FleetBoard is ready to deliver!
For further information email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk or visit www.mbtrucks.co.uk/offers
FleetBoard and Mercedes-Benz. Delivering great cost savings for your business
*Terms and conditions apply. Offer includes 3 months’ FleetBoard data and reporting, after which charges may apply.
**Based on a fleet of 50 Axors averaging 100,000 miles per year and averaging 9.6mpg. FleetBoard enabled drivers to achieve an average of 10.3mpg.
Thursday, January 13. 2011
The free FleetBoard fleet management app – keeping a clear view on the road
Tuesday, January 04. 2011
Happy New Year!
Friday, December 10. 2010
Daimler FleetBoard flies high at Cranleigh Freight Services Ltd
Real time management… staff in Cranleigh Freight Services’ traffic office rely on Daimler FleetBoard to track vehicle locations and monitor drivers’ hours
One of Britain’s leading airfreight road-feeder specialists is benefiting from fuel cost savings and greatly improved management controls after stepping up its use of Daimler FleetBoard telematics systems.
Significantly, most of the Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) vehicles equipped with this state-of-the-art technology are DAFs – as a sister company of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler FleetBoard is more commonly associated with the three-pointed star but its systems also deliver impressive results when retrofitted to other makes of truck.
CFS gained its first experience of FleetBoard’s capabilities three years ago, when it took delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units with factory-fitted telematics systems.
“Our main interest initially was in vehicle tracking,” recalls Tim Munro, Transport Manager, CFS. “But we were ecstatic when we realised how much more Daimler FleetBoard offered in terms of valuable extra functionality, and quickly set about fitting its systems to more of our trucks.”
Today, all but four of family-owned CFS’s 52 tractor units are equipped with Daimler FleetBoard telematics and the number continues to grow.
Key to the success of this technology has been its ability to measure driver performance against a range of criteria such as over revving, harsh braking, idling, speeding and ‘green band’ driving, highlighting areas in which improvements can be made.
“It’s difficult to make precise comparisons because loads and routes are changing all the time,” says Mr Munro. “But we have drivers who were previously averaging 7mpg and are now consistently returning 8-10mpg.
“FleetBoard has played a crucial part in helping us to achieve these improvements. It revealed, for example, that some ‘old school’ drivers were not turning on their cruise controls, or using their engine brakes properly – we’ve now been able to address these shortcomings in style and attitudes, and our fuel efficiency has increased as a result.”
To read the press release in full visit www.fleetboard.com or request a copy by emailing nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk
Tuesday, September 21. 2010
The IAA Commercial Vehicle Show starts this week
Monday, September 13. 2010
World class: The FleetBoard Drivers' League world champion is crowned
There was much excitement at the live final of the 8th annual FleetBoard Drivers' League, as 20 truck drivers from 9 countries competed for the title on Saturday 11th September.
This year the two UK entries included a driver that also got through to the final last year, after being the 2nd placed driver in the UK national league 2009. Graham Huxley and Stephen Hornsby, both from Clarke International based in Alfreton near Derby, were treated to the all-expenses paid event, which again took place at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Worth, Germany.
The UK and South African drivers' were given a left-hand-drive practice session on the Friday before the main event on Saturday. This was essential for them to familiarise themselves with the controls being ‘on the wrong side’, in addition to driving on the right hand side of the road.
This year the focus of the live exercises, that the contestants were judged on, was even more on efficient and economical driving. They included a ‘retarder only’ braking exercise and a 4 wheel drive Mercedes Zetros off-road driving challenge with fuel consumption also being measured towards the score. There was a short drive around the factory grounds in an articulated Actros V8, a test against the clock, which called for precise use of all controls as time and fuel consumption were being monitored, and then a much longer 60 km drive on public roads where the aim was to achieve the best FleetBoard grade possible.
All of the drivers' gave peak performances and took the competition to a whole new level during this year's event which coincides with the tenth anniversary of FleetBoard. Due to the high standard and quality of the driving, all of the drivers were able reduce their CO2 emissions by an additional 1%, which corresponds to approximately one additional tonne of CO2 per year per truck.
The day culminated in the luxurious Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre just opposite the main factory buildings, where the prize giving took place. Steve Hornsby achieved 8th position and Graham Huxley was placed 5th - a fantastic improvement on his 13th place in the previous year's event.
Congratulations not only to our UK entries for their fantastic efforts and for representing our country brilliantly, but also to the overall winner of the competition, Karsten Krüger from the company Doego Fruchthandel in Germany who walks away with a trip for two to Madrid, courtesy of UTA, including tickets to the European Championship Truck Race on 3rd October.
The atmosphere of this year's nail-biting event was electrifying and we look forward to next year's TRUCKERMANIA!
To read the full Drivers' League final 2010 press release click here.
Further information about the Drivers' League can be found at www.driversleague.com
This year the two UK entries included a driver that also got through to the final last year, after being the 2nd placed driver in the UK national league 2009. Graham Huxley and Stephen Hornsby, both from Clarke International based in Alfreton near Derby, were treated to the all-expenses paid event, which again took place at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Worth, Germany.
Left to Right: Darren Collins FleetBoard UK, Graham Huxley, Steve Hornsby Clarke International Ltd
The UK and South African drivers' were given a left-hand-drive practice session on the Friday before the main event on Saturday. This was essential for them to familiarise themselves with the controls being ‘on the wrong side’, in addition to driving on the right hand side of the road.
This year the focus of the live exercises, that the contestants were judged on, was even more on efficient and economical driving. They included a ‘retarder only’ braking exercise and a 4 wheel drive Mercedes Zetros off-road driving challenge with fuel consumption also being measured towards the score. There was a short drive around the factory grounds in an articulated Actros V8, a test against the clock, which called for precise use of all controls as time and fuel consumption were being monitored, and then a much longer 60 km drive on public roads where the aim was to achieve the best FleetBoard grade possible.
All of the drivers' gave peak performances and took the competition to a whole new level during this year's event which coincides with the tenth anniversary of FleetBoard. Due to the high standard and quality of the driving, all of the drivers were able reduce their CO2 emissions by an additional 1%, which corresponds to approximately one additional tonne of CO2 per year per truck.
The day culminated in the luxurious Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre just opposite the main factory buildings, where the prize giving took place. Steve Hornsby achieved 8th position and Graham Huxley was placed 5th - a fantastic improvement on his 13th place in the previous year's event.
Steve Hornsby receiving his 8th place certificate and Allianz travel kit for truckers courtesy of Allianz Versicherungs-AG.
Congratulations not only to our UK entries for their fantastic efforts and for representing our country brilliantly, but also to the overall winner of the competition, Karsten Krüger from the company Doego Fruchthandel in Germany who walks away with a trip for two to Madrid, courtesy of UTA, including tickets to the European Championship Truck Race on 3rd October.
The atmosphere of this year's nail-biting event was electrifying and we look forward to next year's TRUCKERMANIA!
To read the full Drivers' League final 2010 press release click here.
Further information about the Drivers' League can be found at www.driversleague.com
All together now - FleetBoard Drivers' League finalists 2010
Monday, September 06. 2010
FleetBoard presents new transport management solutions at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show
This year will again see FleetBoard at one of the world's most important trade shows for commercial vehicles, presenting our ground breaking telematics services for more efficiency of your truck and van fleets.
We will be showcasing new products designed for industry-specific transport processes and enhanced fleet productivity at the FleetBoard stand in the Mercedes-Benz area of Daimler Trucks in hall no. 14/15 from 23rd - 30th September.
Come and visit us in Hannover to discover the new dimension in Logistics Management, exclusively test the new design of the DispoPilot and Logistics Management for intuitive and ergonomic operation, and discover our new mapping with exact positioning in 30 second intervals and satellite image visualisation.
If you would you like to arrange for a personal meeting with the FleetBoard experts at the IAA then just send an e-mail with the times most convenient for you to Christiana.Fimpel@daimler.com.
We look forward to seeing you there.
For the full press release regarding FleetBoard at the IAA click here.
Wednesday, July 07. 2010
The nations' best go through to the International final
Saturday, May 01. 2010
Drivers' League registration is now open – LET’S TRUCK!
Registration for this year's FleetBoard Drivers' League is open effective immediately. The popular truck drivers' competition shows drivers and fleet directors from all over the world at their best. For four weeks they will strive to drive more economically in their daily tours than the national competition and to complete each tour with flying colours.
Show how talented you are at economical driving and win two tickets for the finals of the Truck Race Championship, including flights and a one week stay in a hotel in Madrid, sponsored by UTA.
The winning driver's company will also receive 3 months free driving on an Actros articulated truck including FleetBoard Vehicle Management, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Charterway.
Additionally, the companies placed 1st to 3rd will receive a set of tyres (6 pieces), sponsored by Michelin.
To register go to www.driversleague.com.
If you need help registering or would like us to register your drivers or vehicles on your behalf to save you time please email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk.
Monday, April 26. 2010
TRUCKERMANIA continues....
It's that time of year again, thousands of truck drivers from all over the world are preparing to take to the road for the FleetBoard Drivers' League, the annual drivers competition that will see them strive to drive more economically in their daily tours than their national competitors.This year will be particularly exciting: Nine countries from Europe and around the world will participate and their drivers will give their all to win the individual national leagues. Who will manage to get a head start? Who will drive most efficiently and overtake the competition at the last minute? And which drivers will manage the leap into the exciting live finals in Germany?
Will you enter this year's event? If so, don't hesitate to start your training because TRUCKERMANIA continues and we hope to welcome you as a competitor.
Registration for the competition opens on 1st May 2010. All information about prizes, registration and conditions of participation will be available at www.driversleague.com from May 2010.
Daimler FleetBoard UK Ltd appoints new Head of Sales
We would like to introduce our newest member of the UK team, Steve Lovatt, our new UK Head of Sales.
Steve has worked within the automotive industry for 30 years, the last 12 of them in the telematics sector spending time in senior business development roles with two of our leading competitors. Over a 12-year period prior to this he ran his own business as sole UK distributor of an alarm system.
Steve brings considerable experience to the company and we look forward to future growth and development with him as part of the team.
Steve Lovatt, Head of Sales, Daimler FleetBoard UK Ltd
Steve has worked within the automotive industry for 30 years, the last 12 of them in the telematics sector spending time in senior business development roles with two of our leading competitors. Over a 12-year period prior to this he ran his own business as sole UK distributor of an alarm system.
Steve brings considerable experience to the company and we look forward to future growth and development with him as part of the team.
Wednesday, March 24. 2010
Telematics offer on Mercedes-Benz tractors promises big savings
'In tough economic times we can help you save money'
Customers opting to contract hire their new Actros and Axor X tractor units through Mercedes-Benz CharterWay can now take advantage of an exciting new telematics offer.
Daimler FleetBoard’s industry-leading hardware will be supplied and fitted, and three months’ Vehicle Management services provided, at no extra cost*.
The new offer runs until 31st December 2010. All costs relating to the FleetBoard hardware, and to the first quarter’s vehicle management services, will be incorporated within Mercedes-Benz CharterWay’s monthly payment; thereafter, management fees agreed between the customer and Daimler FleetBoard will apply.
For further information email nicola.dainter@fleetboard.co.uk or visit www.mbtrucks.co.uk/offers
*Terms and conditions apply
