Fleetclear helps Biffa stay DVS-compliant
Waste management provider Biffa has been working with fleet solutions specialist Fleetclear to ensure its HGV fleet operating in London is fully compliant with the updated Direct Vision Standard regulations which came into force in October.
Biffa required upgrades across 111 vehicles at 19 depots where operations cover the Greater London area. Following a tender process and a successful bid by Fleetclear, every applicable vehicle has now been retrofitted with the Fleetclear Progressive Safe System (PSS).
Zoë Smith, fleet development manager at Biffa, said: “Fleetclear have gone above and beyond in supporting Biffa to ensure our fleet remain compliant, and the equipment installed has had great feedback from our operational teams, reducing false alerts so our drivers are able to focus on what really counts – the safety of vulnerable road users. Thanks to the Fleetclear team for their support.”
Mike Crowther, business development director at Fleetclear, commented: “We have worked with Biffa on numerous occasions during the past 10 years and we have always been impressed by their commitment to the safety of the public and their workforce, as well as the proper management of their fleet.
“We are delighted that they have chosen Fleetclear to equip their fleet for full DVS compliance.”
Despite some reports of equipment availability contributing to delays in operators getting vehicles prepared in time, Fleetclear says it has always offered its customers a quick, simple and hassle-free DVS compliance solution from the outset.
Only HGVs rated 3 stars and above or those fitted with a PSS are now permitted on London’s streets, warns the company – and many operators have already fallen foul of the new requirements and received significant fines due to non-compliance.
Mike Crowther added: “We recommend that any operators who are still struggling to get to grips with DVS, give our team a call. They will be very happy to help.”
The Fleetclear Progressive Safe System (PSS) is a fully integrated and standalone solution that requires no existing equipment. Enhanced with AI-based camera detection technology, the system comprises both a Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and a Moving Off Information System (MOIS) for full DVS compliance.
