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For February and March only we are offering 10% off all TruTac TruControl training taken during those months. This reduces our training courses from £500 + VAT to £450 + VAT for a days full training at your premises with our Training Manager (max 10 participants) or £125 + VAT to £112.50 + VAT per person for a days training at our TruTac Head office in Coventry. For more information on training or to book a course, please contact our Training and Consultancy Manager Peter Hallam on 024 7685 7866 or email peter.hallam@trutac.co.uk.

The Vehicle Telematics System (VTS) is not just vehicle tracking. It utilises intelligent vehicle based technology, which dynamically connects the vehicle with the office for transmission of key performance data, including digital tachograph and other vital information. Within VTS, exception based reporting identifies ineffective drivers or vehicles and highlights cost saving areas. VTS takes account of target levels for fuel usage and cost, flagging up exceptions and trends through simple visual displays and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). VTS can be used in any transport environment because it is a manufacturer and model independent solution, which is fully configurable to specific client requirements and operating styles. TMS2 were the perfect partner for TruTac in developing the VTS solution because their products also focus on providing managers with the information they need to help them eradicate operational inefficiencies, minimise administration and deliver a quantifiable improvement to the bottom line. TruTac and TMS2 will harness existing telematics technology to dynamically download and analyse tachograph data from vehicles in transit. This will integrate with telematics data and provide a 360 degree view of both driver and vehicle. The added value is derived from the data gathered by the system, allowing managers to address specific fleet and customer service issues, improve their business operations and maintain market advantage. Correct system use drives down operating costs and improves quality of service as it delivers greater flexibility when responding to change quickly. To find out more about VTS please contact Jemma James, TruTac Marketing Manager on 024 7669 0000 or email jemma.james@trutac.co.uk.

TruTac are proud to announce TruControl V8, the ultimate web-based compliance and analysis reporting system. TruTac recognised the need for an on-demand analysis service and worked closely with key clients to deliver this powerful Web based solution, which is easy to implement and use. V8 delivers a modern way of working for transport offices. It is easy to learn, easy to use and seamlessly merges analogue and digital data; providing comprehensive compliance management through powerful KPI exception reporting. What will V8 do for you? • reduce costs by increasing efficiency and productivity • eliminate installation and maintenance fees • improve turnaround times and analysis quality • greatly reduce compliance administration time • reduce expenditure on hardware and software • increase management control • provide on demand compliance control and removes the need for local support services. What you should do next? Arrange a demo to see how V8 can drive your business performance further! Consult with a TruTac expert to see how much time and money we can save you. Call 024 7669 0000 to learn how much money the new web-based V8 will save you.

The companies first met at the Multi-modal event in April at the NEC and realised they could offer significant additional benefits to clients by utilising each companies expertise. Progressive Logistics provide a wide range of consultancy services which focus on reducing transport costs and improving efficiencies whilst complying with the latest legislation. TruTac deliver transport solutions providing not only tachograph analysis but legislation compliance, O’licence protection and cost reductions through increasing management control and decreasing administration. The companies have designed a number of special offers for their clients including a 32 point Fleet Management Audit package, a comprehensive O’licence Protection Review and discounts on training, analysis and stationery. “We were amazed at what a good fit the two companies were and could see immediate benefits for clients by developing reciprocal links. TruTac were highly impressed with Progressive’s integrity, innovative range of consultancy services and their experience” states Jemma James, TruTac’s Marketing Manager. “We required a consultancy who could deliver audits on everything from O’licences protection, to fuel management and environmental impact. Progressive can deliver all this and more, whilst upholding our high service standards”. Chris Metcalfe, Progressive Logistics Managing Director states “We have over 24 years of transport management experience in road and rail logistics and pride ourselves on helping clients identify short and long term improvements and cost savings leaving them free to concentrate their areas of expertise. Working with TruTac enables us to offer valuable additional services at discounted rates.”

Jark Driving, one of the country’s leading driver recruitment agencies, has selected TruTac the tachograph and transport software specialists as their preferred analysis and compliance service providers. After an in-depth selection process Jark chose TruTac, because of their impressive performance history, excellent turnaround times and innovative product range. “We were very impressed with TruTac’s TruControl analysis product and the quality of their service generally,” states Marc Fleckney, Jark’s Corporate Development Manager. “We needed a partner who could uphold our high levels of service and provide superior management reporting to enable us to accurately monitor and manage drivers and vehicle compliance for our clients”. TruTac is working closely with Jark on a number of Master Vendor on-site client projects, assisting them in managing and reducing infringements whilst improving compliance levels and helping to protect their O’licence. Jark has realised this partnership adds value to their clients in a number of ways; including reducing VOSA inspections and graduated penalties fines. Terry Ramsey, TruTac’s Managing Director states “We are pleased our strategy of retaining service levels while developing new products is continuing to serve us well. During a time in which the market is struggling, we have seen competitors use this as an excuse to drop service levels; by charging customers peak rate fees for accessing help lines and reducing analysis quality. We have chosen the opposite and focus on adding value to clients by listening to their requirements and giving them the flexible solutions they need. Jark has recognised our business model compliments theirs and as a team we have already won new clients and plan to expand into new market sectors.”

TruTac, the compliance and tachograph specialists, have entered the Software as a Service (SaaS) market by launching their TruControl analysis and reporting software via the Web. TruTac recognised the need for a truly on-demand analysis service and worked closely with key clients to deliver the powerful Web based option. TruControl via the Web provides a modern way of working for transport offices. The powerful features of TruControl include seamlessly merged analogue and digital data, comprehensive compliance management and KPI exception reporting. Chris Telfer, TruTac Managing Director, states ‘setting up TruControl via the Web is straight-forward. There is no need for local installation or configuration change and TruTac manage and support the IT infrastructure. All you need is an internet connected computer. TruControl via the Web is an anytime, anywhere, hosted analysis solution.’ Chris continues ‘in today’s cost-controlled environment it makes sense to combine tachograph analysis with driver and vehicle performance management. TruControl via the Web, together with our Transport Resource Management (TRM) suite, enables operators to drive down costs and improve effectiveness while controlling compliance of both drivers and vehicles.’ TruControl via the Web captures analogue and digital data using existing scanners and card readers. For current users of TruControl no additional training is required and there is minimal impact on existing systems and networks. Secure Internet protocols ensure data integrity and protect all company information.

TruTac are proud to announce BP Oil have chosen the TruControl Compliance Management system across their 13 UK Terminals. The in-depth selection process involved various selection stages and criteria tests. BP Oil decided on TruControl because of the ease of use, quality of reporting and TruTac’s fitness as a long term partner of BP. One of the key advantages of TruControl was the driver infringement module which allows for the tracking and auditing of offending drivers and recording praise for good performance. In order to fully understand BP Oil operations, Darren Dawson, Kingsbury Terminal Manager, agreed TruTac should have first hand experience of BP Oil’s transport business. As a result, Gerard Kerbegian, TruTac Business Development Manager spent a day out in a BP Oil Tanker. Before going out in a vehicle transporting dangerous goods, Gerard had to undertake ADR training to become an official crew member. Gerard stated ‘my head was buzzing with the amount of crucial information I received’. Gerard found the day an unforgettable experience and would like to thank all of the BP Oil Kingsbury Terminal crew.

TruTac, a leading UK compliance management company, have launched a unique Time and Attendance System (TAS). The system utilises digital driver cards and seamlessly integrates with digital and analogue tachograph data, personnel and payroll systems. TAS increases the accuracy of working time management, whilst lowering administration costs within and beyond the transport office. According to John Bartlett, TruTac IT Director ‘TAS was built in response to client demand and has been developed in conjunction with a major 3PL. Digital driver cards are dipped into standard low-cost readers and non-driving staff can be issued similar cards to provide time and attendance records for all. TAS gives an accurate view of all employees and drivers at any one time, giving complete control over WTD and rostering.’ Chris Telfer, TruTac Managing Director, adds ‘TAS gives immediate and tangible benefits at all levels of workforce management. TAS eliminates unnecessary admin costs, improves time management and allows managers to see resources available and re-deploy when and where required, to ensure schedules are met. Instant and secure access to HR records ensures TAS becomes a powerful management reporting tool.’ TAS provides reductions in workforce costs while improving the effectiveness of the distribution function and increasing customer service. TAS uses the latest touch screen technology and is a strategic addition to the functionality available in their TruControl analysis solution. TAS is just one module within TruTac’s Transport Resource Management (TRM) suite of new transport office solutions. Each module can stand alone or integrate with others to provide a 360 degree view of total fleet performance and compliance information.