The driver logs on to the Android mobile using his unique credentials. Any work the driver completes will be date and time stamped. This enhances both the security and accuracy of the data returned from the system.

On successful login the driver will be able to overview the scheduled loading and delivery orders for that shift. The system allows easy review of location and product requirements and the driver, or “back office” team, can plan route effectively as a result. Delivery comments by customer and specific order are presented automatically. The driver is able to comment on an order and take a picture if required. This ensures that key information is shared effectively and instantaneously

Once the tanker is loaded the driver is then able to select an order and progress to the client site. Drivers are then able to navigate to the customer address via Google maps, either the address as it appears on the delivery docket or to a saved location from your “back office” system. If the location is not correct once the address is found drivers can collect the GPS location and attach this to the order to assist with future deliveries to this location. Should the delivery not be possible the driver can cancel this order. Once this option is selected a comment box will become mandatory for the reason as to why the order is to be cancelled and an option will appear to attach a photo if required. Upon successful completion of a delivery the driver will input the litres delivered add any payment they may have collected, add any comments regarding the payment or a general comment regarding the delivery complete with a photo if required, collect a customer signature if required and complete the order. This will automatically create a POD which is a downloadable PDF on our website. Every step completed by the driver from the printing of the delivery ticket to the driver marking complete is date and time stamped.

The tickets are printed using a handheld mobile thermal printer that will facilitate logos, signatures and more flexible report printing options. Connection to the printer from the driver’s mobile is made via Bluetooth and the printers are charged via the tanker in cab power outlet. Plain white printer rolls are feed into the unit, similar to a receipt printer, no pre-printed paper required, reducing costs significantly.

Upon completion, the customer can view full details of the delivery via the delivery document produced at the delivery site. The flexibility of the system means that it is possible to collect both payment and a digital signature at this juncture.

Fast Forward Fuels can also manage delivery of full loads within an unmetered environment, via gravity drop. Different levels of access to unmetered deliveries can be set per driver.