Bolton, UK: 3D International is using fleet compliance software to tick the boxes on Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency compliance checks.
The module, called TruFleet, is TruTac’s latest addition to its TruControl cloud-based system that enables 3D International to plan, organise and control all aspects of day-to-day fleet and O-licence management.
Martin Rybka, senior transport manager says the touch-button ability to review vehicle history, maintenance records, safety inspections, defect reporting, rectifications and audit checks has reduced administration time, duplication and human error and made DVSA daily driver checks simpler and faster to carry out.
“We have 70 trucks on the TruTac system and having all relevant driver, tachograph and fleet information in one place means we can instantly check drivers’ hours, missing mileage and infringements from anywhere at any time, he says.
At a recent DVSA check, the traffic office was able to send all relevant data in one go and immediately satisfy the vehicle checking criteriam he says.
“During a full audit a couple of years back, we were praised for our precise record keeping, accuracy and knowledge of compliance requirements. All made possible by using TruTac’s software products,” Rybka says.
TruFleet shows all planned maintenance events including inspections, MOTs, services, Loler checks and repairs. Bespoke entries can be included, and all weekly calendar events viewed in detail on a single screen. Other reminders such as tax, insurance and tachograph calibration dates can also be added to the calendar.
Tyre and brake status are recorded along with details of each vehicle inspection and for review, safety inspection history is contained in report form and automatically filed in the system for future retrieval.
3D International Haulage is a family run business providing UK temperature-controlled and ambient deliveries for food manufacturers, retailers and third-party distributors.
