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mentioned but also include any equipment and plant that be fitted to the vehicles, transport by the vehicles or towed by them. These too need to be monitored checked serviced and maintained daily according to manufacturers’ instructions and so also come the fleet management process.
Product and Service Availability
A quick look at any search engine will highlight that there are significant number of options and products available or automating or at least simplifying fleet management. The following is just a limited look at some of the companies offering fleet management systems and services. To those that feel they should have been included but have not apologies.
Capital Fleet Solutions Ltd – According to Capital Fleet Solutions, which offers van provision and fit-out services including finance options, it is vital that a van is well organised and set up so operatives can access the drainage tools they need, quickly. The company manages the complete package, from sourcing the van and sign writing, to kitting out interiors as per customer specifications. It is Capital’s goal to enable users to get on the road and delivering service as soon as possible and its extensive range of partners and providers allows it to do just that. The company has converted many different vehicles including: Ford Transit, Peugeot Boxer, Volkswagen Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter, Citroen Relay and many more.
Capital works with new businesses, offering guidance on van set ups and helping with finance (which can be challenging for a company that is just starting out), as well as established drainage engineers who know and understand just what they want.
Customers may not need a whole van set up, it may be just the van, sign writing or just the interior set up which the company can also help
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with. Capital Fleet Solutions has over 100 years’ combined experience in the fleet management business.
Fleet Track 365 Ltd – Fleet Trak 365 offers a full bespoke tracking platform offering basic asset/ vehicle tracking to full fleet management. It can offer a full service based on specific customer requirements and give on site training in getting the most the service has to offer.
The tracking platform can give a huge cost saving benefit, not only from an initial cost point but fuel, driver profiling and can-bus integration to give the transport manager valuable vehicle information, service schedules, mileage, fuel use etc.
The company has just launched its ‘Vehicle Defects App’. This can be downloaded on to a mobile device and is fully integrated with the company’s tracking platform. This offers a time saving vehicle defects check along with the ability to send a photograph of any defects or damage needing attention.
Furthermore, the Direct Vision Standard came into force in October 2020. The Direct Vision Standard is a measure of how much HGV drivers can see from their cab directly. From October 2020, Transport for London will require all HGVs over 12 tonnes entering London to have at least a one-star rating and from 2024 they will need at least a three-star rating.
The DVS ‘Safe System’ is a range of safety measures and equipment that must be installed on the vehicle before a permit is applied for. To be awarded a permit users must provide proof that the Safe System has been installed.
The Safe System equipment needs to cover the following danger areas:
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Warning Speakers informing the public that the vehicle is turning left
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Audible Left Turn Sensor System within cab display and ‘Caution Vehicle Turning Left’ warning.
Nearside Camera within cab monitor to cover blind spot and give visibility.
Rear warning sign, sticker or sign warning of nearside danger to cyclists/pedestrians.
Side Impact Barriers/Rails (where possible)
Under the new regulations it is the operator’s responsibility to know that the cameras are working before sending any HGV’s into an enforcement zone.
Fleet Source – Fleet Source claims to be professional fleet training experts delivering training and fleet services across the United Kingdom at over 250 national training centres to some of the UK’s largest fleet operators.
The company can also deliver training at customers’ own sites subject to JAUPT approval. This allows companies to have training privately, on a day of choice for the customers’ drivers only.
Fleet Source has a wealth of experience in managing driver training requirements and the logistical planning it entails. The company can manage driver training projects with an end-to- end service, from organising dates, to arranging a personalised and simple booking process, delivery and post-course administration. The company keeps customers updated at every stage with regular contact from your dedicated account manager.
Fleet Source runs a number of FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) and CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) approved courses including Safe Urban Driving, Van Smart, LoCITY Driving and Work Related Road Risk.
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