Trimble Launches New Options for its Fuel Solutions

Fuel TMS Enhancement Allows for Better Management of Fuel Deliveries; New TMW Go! Fuel App Enables Access to the Dispatching Services While Employees are on the Go

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Sep 10, 2018, 10:43 ET

HOUSTON, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the launch of two new services designed to improve the management of fuel deliveries. The enhanced Fuel TMS module is a management tool for fuel delivery that incorporates fuel demand monitoring, order creation, planning and asset management. The new TMW Go! Fuel mobile application enables dispatchers the ability to access the system when they are away from their computers. The announcement was made at Trimble's third annual in.sight user conference + expo.

Fuel TMS

With bulk fuel carriers operating on the narrowest of margins, it is vital for their deliveries to be accurate in terms of the amount delivered, and deliveries need to be made according to schedule. The enhanced Fuel TMS module offers increased control over order management, dispatch, driver planning and automated billing, which helps customers streamline fuel supply chain processes for better customer service, increased asset productivity and more accurate billing.

The tool allows dispatchers to handle more site demand and gives drivers and carriers the ability to more efficiently schedule and increase the percent of loaded miles. Another key benefit of the system is the replenishment forecasting tool that allows customers, in a near real-time manner, to automatically build right-sized orders to fulfill demand against tank information.

"The improvements made to the Fuel TMS tool will enable our customers to manage their fuel deliveries at a greater level than ever before," said Jay Delaney, senior director product management, Trimble Transportation Enterprise. "With increased visibility into deliveries, the ability to increase production and the improved efficiency in back-office duties, we expect users will see greater control over the fuel delivery supply chain and higher levels of customer satisfaction."

TMW Go! Fuel

With the TMW Go! Fuel mobile application, Trimble customers' drivers will have the ability to perform the basic functions of a fuel delivery driver while away from the on-board computer in the truck. The application enables drivers to view and update their trips and provide information about their own intentions for rest and fuel stops. When a customer calls asking for an immediate update on a shipment, they can access fuel delivery information and track progress from anywhere.

This new application allows customers the ability to track deliveries and update order information more efficiently, which can reduce errors of an employee trying to remember what information to change later in the day. Also, with real-time tracking, users have the ability to set customer expectations and deliver upon promised delivery times.

The 2018 in.sight user conference + expo is taking place from September 9 - 12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Hosted by Trimble, the three-day event features the leading companies from the transportation and logistics industries who will showcase the latest and greatest technologies. To learn more, visit: insightuserconference.com.

About Trimble Transportation

Trimble Transportation is multi-modal and provides solutions for the long-haul trucking, field service management, rail and construction logistics industries to create a fully integrated supply chain. In trucking, Trimble provides enterprise and mobility solutions focused on business intelligence and data analytics; safety and regulatory compliance; navigation and routing; freight brokerage; supply chain visibility and final mile; transportation management and fleet maintenance. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics—trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Through the combined legacy of ALK, PeopleNet, TMW Systems and 10-4 Systems, Trimble delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety. For more information about Trimble Transportation, visit: https://www.trimble.com/transportation-logistics.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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