SureFleet Announces Launch of Expanded Version

Online, August 13, 2013 (Newswire.com) - FTI Groups, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions, announced today the release of the latest version of its popular fleet management software, sureFleet. The new version includes a new look and feel for the application along with many upgraded features. This expanded version introduces fuel recording for internal pumps/tanks, fuel reconciliation, vehicle verification and physical presence verification via QR code scans, driver qualification files tracking, expanded user permission controls, and significant enhancements to DVIR / eDVIR capabilities.

"FTI Groups is pleased to launch these new features that will allow companies to get even more out of their sureFleet experience." said Kami Rogers, sureFleet Product Manager at FTI Groups. "Driver qualification file tracking allows companies to keep up with items related to drivers, in addition to the current alerts and reminders for items related to the vehicles in their fleet. We are also excited about the enhancements to the DVIR and eDVIR capabilities. Many of our customers have requested these features and we are proud to respond by providing this version."

The new look includes improved graphics and visual reporting enhancements. The ability for companies to add internal fueling stations and set low level alerts has also been incorporated. In addition to the internal fueling events tracking, complete fuel reconciliation has been added allowing companies to validate fuel purchases against billing. Other validation enhancements have also been introduced including vehicle point scans with QR codes to ensure physical presence at various truck points during trip inspections as well as vehicle selection accuracy. Many customization options have also been added including improved flexibility for fleet management companies and clients using fleet / sub-fleet security and additional user defined features, fields, and statuses. Report upgrades include enhanced downtime and cost reporting as well as expanded management reports including an automated Daily Snapshot report. The option to split work orders to delay non-critical maintenance with reminders has also been added. For drivers, sureFleet allows companies to store driver related information and documents like license expiration dates, original applications for employment, annual driving reviews, Department of Transportation health and medical certificates and reports, road test examinations, etc. When an item related to a driver needs to be updated or is up for renewal, the company will receive alerts via e-mail as well as on the sureFleet dashboard. sureFleet also provides a resource section with links to a Driver Qualification File Checklist and all of the required documents listed by the Department of Transportation. These forms can be printed with pre-populated driver information included.

"Our recent investments in sureFleet reflect our desire to enhance the product for fleets of all sizes. Our customers with five to fifty vehicles have a unique set of needs as do those clients with more than one hundred pieces of equipment," said Jeffrey Godwin, Chief Operating Officer at FTI Groups. "The recent development efforts and our upcoming roadmap reflect a sincere desire to meet the needs of those who support our business. Many great things are on the horizon for sureFleet."

Matt Bartlett with Arlington Wrecker in Jacksonville, FL, said he would happily recommend sureFleet to anyone looking for a good truck maintenance program. "We have trucks that are all around the country at any given time and it simplifies keeping track of maintenance, mileage, fuel, etc. The trip inspections are a life saver. We recently went through a DOT audit and the troopers were amazed at the level of detail in the pre-trip section. The technical support and product knowledge from those involved is second to none." Bartlett added.

sureFleet is specifically designed to help business operations with better tracking and reporting on fleet repair costs, downtime frequency, fuel purchases, and more. It provides data capture and reporting associated with fleet maintenance to record everything from oil changes and fueling information to engine overhauls and accidents. sureFleet mobile is a free mobile application that works in conjunction with the web based software allowing companies to manage effective communication with the drivers in their fleet.

To learn more about sureFleet, visit www.surefleet.com.