"We originally relied on a widely used fleet tracking tool in the industry and believed it would meet all our requirements. But it wasn't until we switched to Tourbo.board that we achieved this. With its comprehensive and practical functions and seamless integration into our digital workflows, it proved to be the right solution!"
Mirko Magnussen, Fleet Manager at Jacob Cement in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
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We already use software to track our vehicle fleet. Doesn't that mean we're already well positioned?
Many of our customers and prospects were faced with the question of whether they should switch from their existing, tried-and-tested GPS fleet tracking software to the integrated telematics and navigation solution Tourbo.board.
They first realized that GPS tracking software alone does not improve and digitize route planning in fleet management (see route planning Tourbo.route). They then quickly realized that vehicle tracking alone is not enough to ensure efficient fleet logistics. But is the solution I use the best tool for my fleet and today's many digital possibilities?
Based on the functions of Tourbo.board and the experience reports of our customers, you will find a detailed comparison of common fleet tracking programs and Tourbo.board here.
The decision is yours.
GPS tracking of vehicles |
Other telematics software |
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View locationOn a road map, you can see the current location of your vehicles based on GPS coordinates and the movements of your fleet. |
✔ | ✔ |
Device independenceThe software works on any Android device. |
❌ | ✔ |
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Navigation for the driver |
additional module |
included in the standard |
Truck navigationThe maps and route guidance are specially designed for heavy goods vehicles. |
✔ |
✔ |
Automatic address transferThe driver is shown the destination address directly and does not have to re-enter it. |
❌ | ✔ |
Tour reference and changesThe unloading points to be visited are transmitted with the tour and displayed in the planned tour sequence. Changes to the tour made by dispatch are synchronized directly on the vehicle. |
❌ | ✔ |
Call customersThe customer's phone number is already stored, and the driver can call them directly with a single tap without having to enter the number. |
❌ | ✔ |
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Unloading options |
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PhotoThe unloading can be documented directly in the driver app with a photo, which can then be viewed by others on the web portal. |
❌ | ✔ |
SignatureYour customer can confirm receipt of the goods with a digital signature on their mobile device. |
❌ | ✔ |
Deposit managementDelivered and returned deposit items such as pallets and crates can be recorded digitally and then managed centrally in the web portal. More... |
❌ | ✔ |
Quantity correctionIf the quantity unloaded differs from the quantity to be delivered, the driver can enter the correction directly in the app. |
❌ | ✔ |
Payment managementIf the customer pays upon delivery, the driver is shown the amount to be collected, which he confirms digitally upon receipt. |
❌ | ✔ |
Coordinate correctionFor more accurate unloading positions, the driver can adjust the coordinates during unloading and send them to the route planner. |
❌ | ✔ |
Digital proof of deliveryThe digitally recorded unloading data mentioned above can be used to automatically generate a digital proof of delivery in PDF format, which is sent to you and your customer. More... |
❌ | ✔ |
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Transparency for scheduling |
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Quick overviewAll of the above data is displayed transparently for a live overview of the unloading status and for easy processing of the order after delivery. |
❌ | ✔ |
Current tour statusThe customer's reference to the planned tour and sequence allows you to immediately see the progress of the tour. |
❌ | ✔ |
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Transparency for sales |
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View delivery statusThe sales department can clearly see the progress of the tour with estimated arrival times. More... |
❌ | ✔ |
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Transparency for your customers |
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Automatic notificationsYour customer can be automatically informed of the current arrival time at the start of the tour or shortly before arrival. More... |
❌ | ✔ |
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Transparency for your warehouse staff |
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Notification to the warehouseYour employees can be informed of the vehicle's current arrival time at the warehouse – via text message, email, or the warehouse dashboard on the monitor. |
❌ | ✔ |
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Additional features |
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Analysis of vehicle dataVarious evaluations regarding braking behavior, fuel tank level, etc. are provided. |
✔ | ❌ |
Maintenance managementData maintenance and reminders for vehicle maintenance such as tire and oil changes |
✔ | ❌ |
Ultimate green wave functionAt the touch of a button, all traffic lights on the route are switched to green – for lightning-fast arrival at the customer's location. |
❌ | ❌ |
Further information: Tourbo.board