The TruckMinder system, with its patented technology, provides an alarm system designed to deter thieves from targeting vehicles. Owners are alerted of an attempted break-in via an alarm with optional GSM that can send a message to up to three phones.
Catalytic converter or DPF theft can cause fleets problems such as repair and replacement cost, driver downtime, unhappy customers and a loss of business.
According to Truckminder, TTC was chosen as a partner because no other company could provide greater access to a dedicated commercial vehicle network. Filip de Kock from Truckminder added: ‘TTC provides us with a well-established route to market and we were impressed with its innovative approach to product development and willingness to offer advice and support. Its approach to working creates a great environment to develop long term strategic partnerships and we are looking forward to building on this in the coming months.’
Also commenting on the partnership, Darren Miller, marketing director at TTC said: ‘The threat to commercial vehicle operator margins due to material theft is very real, and increasing by the day. A recent BBC report published in late 2013 identified that almost 25,000 thefts were reported to police forces across the UK between 2010 and the first half of 2013. With some of the more advanced CV catalyst systems costing upwards of £20k, it makes for a very expensive repair, especially when you start to add in the downtime and disruption to day-to-day business operations.’