Cramlington, Northumberland, UK: Mandata, has a new job management system to help owner-drivers and operators with small fleets run their businesses.
Mandata Now is a cloud-based job management tool that requires no formal training or set up and users can be up and running in minutes. Users can add jobs, plan those jobs and allocate them to vehicles, drivers and sub-contractors. And users can update job progress manually or use Mandata’s e-pod solution to get real time updates from drivers. Once the job is complete Now will also send the customer an invoice, Mandata says.
The system gives smaller haulage companies an alternative to using diaries, spreadsheets and whiteboards to run their transport operation, giving them a real time visibility and control.
“This is great for owner-drivers and managers of smaller fleets, who need to share their time between back-office duties and running an efficient transport operation,” says Kevin Marshall, development director, Mandata,
“The system’s designed to be quick and easy to master, with useful features like a quick-view calendar that makes for a well-managed diary to ensure nothing gets overlooked.”
Mandata Now job management system is expected to bring significant benefits to owner-drivers and anyone involved with the daily administration and planning of a smaller, hands-on, transport operation, with simple processes, he says.
“In short, by eliminating much of the paperwork and organising the key tasks in one place, Mandata Now cuts down errors, reduces delays, improves efficiency and generally makes life a lot easier for owner-drivers. With the flexibility to work anytime, anywhere the system gives them the freedom to stay on top of tasks wherever they are.”
