MAN showcases its new app as part of MAN TeleMatics at the bauma 2016 trade fair.
The MAN Service and Business Solutions areas will be represented with five information islands on the MAN stand at bauma 2016 in hall B4 – stand number 225. Aftersales are represented focusing on the themes of MAN Genuine Parts® ecoline and engine repair kits as well as the areas and themes of Advanced Body Builder Interface (ABBI), Trucks to go worldwide, MAN ProfiDrive, MAN TeleMatics, MAN ServiceContracts and MAN Card and also MAN Financial Services. The latter will deal with issues regarding finance, leasing, rental and insurance.
The MAN DriverConnect App will première at bauma 2016. The app establishes an optimal connection between driver and dispatcher. Both can communicate quickly and simply with one another by means of text messages. Information or changes are therefore to hand without any time delay and are easy to access again at any time. The driver can send user-definable quick text messages at the touch of a button and in doing so, keep the dispatcher up to date regarding arrival at the destination address, breaks, status or breakdowns. The driver receives information regarding orders and addresses which he can accept through the MAN navigation system integrated in the vehicle. This avoids transmission and typing errors. The destination is therefore arrived at directly without any misunderstandings and unnecessary driving around to find the address. On the other hand, the fleet manager and dispatcher retain an overview of trips and orders.
The app makes everyday work easier for the driver by taking him routinely through the departure checks. Any items which occur can easily be recorded, are not forgotten during the course of the day and can be processed quickly.
In the event of a breakdown, the app transmits all the relevant information so that the truck in difficulty can quickly be reached by the service team. The mobile 24 service, which has been informed by the fleet manager, can respond to the breakdown call immediately and the mechanic can be prepared so that they leave with the necessary equipment and replacement parts.
The app is available in 21 languages and runs on Android tablet PC’s with a maximum screen size of 8.5”. MAN recommends the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. In order to use the app, MAN TeleMatics must be installed in the vehicle with the three service packages, Basic, Map and Connect, as a minimum requirement.
The Time and Eco service packages are also available and these complete the MAN TeleMatics offer. Time provides all the relevant data for effective time management. Eco supplies the basic data for optimising fuel consumption and operating costs and is therefore a requirement for the MAN ConnectedCoDriver. In this practical live remote training, a trainer is on hand for the driver as a virtual co-driver. As part of this, the coach focuses solely on the driver, the vehicle and the road profile. The aim of the training is to develop a very economical driving style for drivers as they work, and for this to be implemented in the customer’s fleet over the long term.
