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Naveen Sook, Fleetboard Manager, Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA talks to T&FME about what makes Fleetboard unique in the region
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hen it comes to modern fleet management, connectivity is keys, says. Naveen Sook, Fleetboard Manager, Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA. Fleetboard is the in-house telematics and connectivity solution for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. It provides digital solutions with the aim to increase fleet efficiency and Sook spared time this month to talk to T&FME about how Daimler believes it has the optimum telematics solution to make fleets leaner and cheaper to run, particularly if they have Mercedes-Benz trucks in their ranks. Firstly, it would be great to get an understanding on your role as the
16 MARCH 2022
Fleetboard manager in MENA region
What does Fleetboard do and what
I was involved in the Fleetboard market rollout in South Africa from 2009 and in mid-2015 I joined Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA (DCV MENA) to further develop and build on the existing Fleetboard business in the MENA region. Some of my tasks is to enter new markets, such as Morocco. Further to this, I look at new business opportunities whereby we can further expand our active vehicle parc, by working on bundled solution such as Fleetboard, Driver Training and Mercedes-Benz Service Solutions, offered to our customers as a package. Together with our General Distributors, we provide consulting to the customers on Total Cost of Ownership and how to optimise the operational costs with Fleetboard.
are the main features of Fleetboard?
To strive to be the best in the competitive market today, connectivity is key and such mindset is very important”
Fleetboard telematics provides the connectivity know-how to help fleet owners/ managers benefit from optimised consumption, lower maintenance costs, and lower accident risk with systems such as performance analysis, Service & Uptime, and Trip Records & Mapping. What is unique about Fleetboard?
The Fleetboard Performance Analysis is one of the unique features of Fleetboard. This technology tracks key performance indicators over the long term – for instance, helping drivers achieve and maintain an economical and preventative driving style that reduces wear and fuel consumption. Fleetboard is also the only telematics solution that integrates meconstructionnews.com
