Cardiff Council makes ‘easy transition’ to Fleetclear Connect
Cardiff Council is consolidating information from its vehicle technology using the Fleetclear Connect platform, which will provide quicker access to vehicle footage and data and simplify the process of analysis and reporting.
A web-based fleet software system, Fleetclear Connect is said to encompass all aspects of vehicle and driver safety, operational efficiency, and compliance. Suitable for all vehicle types, it provides a simplified, user-friendly way to manage vehicles and drivers, says Fleetclear – with GPS tracking, telematics, advanced data analysis and processing techniques, and easy reporting and administrative controls.
Matt Long, depot and infrastructure manager at Cardiff Council, explained: “We are currently trialling seven vehicles using Fleetclear Connect, which gathers all the data from our vehicle technology, in one place.
“Feedback from our supervisors is very positive. They find the system very user friendly with a simple, customisable format that means tracking vehicles and gathering valuable data about routes is effortless.”
Matt continued: “The geofencing tool is invaluable and allows us to search for specific footage from a particular vehicle, in a specific location at a certain time of day, within minutes. We are keen to analyse footage to identify trends, to help us optimise our routes and deal with any issues proactively.”
All data is displayed on a dashboard and stored on Fleetclear’s cyber secure servers, where it can be accessed via the internet. Therefore, there are no issues regarding access to the council’s network; any authorised person can access the information they need.
Cardiff Council has been a customer for over 10 years with Fleetclear cameras fitted to over 90 per cent of its fleet, totalling over 110 vehicles. Fleetclear has also installed camera technology to loading shovels and telehandlers being used at the council’s onsite waste transfer station and materials recycling facility (MRF).
Matt concluded: “We benefited with Fleetclear as they were able to provide the same solution for the integration of cameras and equipment across every different make and model of vehicle and plant, including our fleet of electric RCVs.
“For continuity it’s crucial for us to have the same system across our entire fleet operation, especially as some team members have limited experience with operating different software systems. Fleetclear are happy to come in, train supervisors and educate our staff. They have even helped us develop policies around the use of cameras.
“Making the transition to Fleetclear Connect is easy as we know everything is on one system. Tracking is integrated and as we are managing thousands of collections each day it’s great to have just one number to call if there are any issues.”
