3D keeps maintenance in check with TruFleet
Bolton-based multi-temperature specialist 3D International Haulage has added a new module to its fleet compliance software which, says the company, has greatly improved vehicle management, including garage and maintenance planning, while putting a tick in the box for the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
3D International Haulage is a family run business offering temperature-controlled, ambient and high value deliveries for food manufacturers, retailers and third-party distributors throughout the UK.
The new TruFleet module is software provider TruTac’s latest addition to its TruControl cloud-based system. It enables 3D International to plan, organise and control all aspects of day-to-day fleet and O-licence management far more easily and with greater efficiency.
According to senior transport manager Martin Rybka, the touch-button ability to review vehicle history, maintenance records, safety inspections, defect reporting, rectifications and audit checks has not only reduced administration time, duplication and human error but has also made DVSA daily driver checks simpler and faster to carry out.
“We have 70 trucks on the TruTac system,” said Martin, “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.”
Martin goes on to recall that when the DVSA recently stopped one of their vehicles and asked for details, the traffic office was able to send all relevant data in one go and immediately satisfy the vehicle checking criteria.
“Also, 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,” he added.
Using TruFleet, Martin and his team can instantly see 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.
Furthermore, tyre and brake status are recorded along with details of each vehicle inspection and for quick review, full safety inspection history is contained in report form and automatically filed in the system for future fast retrieval. This completely removes the need for manual wall planners, says TruTac, and provides peace of mind with full alerting and reports.
“The system fully integrates with our other TruTac compliance control products,” added Martin Rybka.
“Quite honestly, TruFleet is a life-saver. It saves time, organises the garage, keeps us focused and above all, makes sure we remain compliant at all times.”
