Convey expands compliance platform
Convey Technology has introduced a new feature to its compliance platform, which it says will provide support for operators as they navigate the current challenges of the driver shortage, pandemic-related restrictions and Brexit.
With the recent addition of the Fleet Management module, Convey customers are now able to manage their entire fleet maintenance by utilising intelligent scheduling and electronic document storage.
Safety inspections, MOTs, tachograph calibration and vehicle maintenance are all recorded within the platform. Automated reminders can be set up, which ensures key dates are never missed again.
“For many of our customers who already take advantage of our Tachograph, Performance and Walkaround modules this is the missing piece to the puzzle,” said Karen Crispe, commercial director at Convey.
“They now have a full driver and vehicle compliance system available to them from one supplier, and more importantly, on one platform.”
Operators can manage licence checking, walkaround checks, driver performance, training, tachograph compliance and vehicle tracking using a single log-in and a single database.
“As well as the ongoing driver and skills shortage, the next biggest challenge that we see is the struggle with over-complicated technology,” Karen continued.
“Too many systems with too much admin is a real burden on many operators. In fact, we often see situations where there is so much data coming from a range of sources, that the operator begins to lack confidence in the information presented altogether.”
Historically, there’s been a need to have separate systems in place to capture the information needed to run a safe and compliant fleet, says Convey, but software has evolved and there are now options to streamline and simplify systems and processes.
“We’ve developed our software platforms from the ground up to provide our users with accessible and modular solutions, which enable them to build a complete, consistent, and accurate record of data on all of their vehicles and drivers at the click of a button,” said Karen.
“We have developed a solid platform from which we support organisations to monitor, share and report on vital business data – including drivers’ hours, driver performance, vehicle defects, maintenance and driver licence profiles.”
Addressing the challenges raised by operators around the lack of clarity and understanding surrounding Earned Recognition (ER), Convey Technology is now an accredited partner for ER, supporting operators and their efforts to gain ER status.
Explaining the process, Convey owner and founder Steve Fisher said: “When signed up to the scheme, KPI data is submitted according to DVSA requirements, via our web and app platforms. The requirement to continuously monitor compliance is handled by our software and once an operator is enrolled in the scheme, the required KPI data automatically sent to the DVSA.”
