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  • Adrian White Building Supplies

    How AWBS Moved from Firefighting to Earned Recognition Success

    Before FleetCheck, Adrian White Building Supplies (AWBS) dealt with fragmented, paper-based processes that made it difficult to manage compliance, vehicle maintenance, and inspections across their fleet. A low annual test pass rate and subsequent DVSA audit exposed gaps in their defect reporting, and outdated defect books left little accountability or accurate oversight. By implementing FleetCheck Professional, AWBS centralised their fleet operations, replaced outdated systems, and gained real-time oversight. The platform now supports proactive maintenance, smarter purchasing decisions, and seamless Earned Recognition audits – saving time, reducing downtime, and improving compliance across the business.

    About Adrian White Building Supplies

    Industry – Construction
    Fleet size – 30
    Fleet mix – HGVs, Vans, and Cars

    Location – Oxfordshire
    Tags – Fleet Management, Earned Recognition, VOR rectification
    Products – FleetCheck Professional
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    I use FleetCheck every day – I’d struggle to do my job without it. You can tell it’s built by people who actually understand transport, not just IT developers. It’s so logical.

    Wyatt Tait | General Operations Manager | AWBS

    I use FleetCheck every day – I’d struggle to do my job without it. You can tell it’s built by people who actually understand transport, not just IT developers. It’s so logical.

    Wyatt Tait | General Operations Manager | AWBS

    Adrian White Building Supplies is a trusted builder’s merchant, specialising in landscaping products for trade and retail customers. Known for high standards, AWBS delivers six days a week and sees fleet performance as central to its service quality. In 2018, AWBS became a founding member of the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme, marking their commitment to best practice.

    Why FleetCheck?

    AWBS discovered FleetCheck through the DVSA’s list of accredited software providers for Earned Recognition. With no joining fee, minimal startup costs, and the support team handling most of the onboarding, it was an easy decision. FleetCheck stood out due to its intuitive design, comprehensive vehicle management capabilities, and alignment with Wyatt’s compliance needs.

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    Transport is often seen as a necessary evil in our industry – but we flipped it on its head. FleetCheck helps us run a cost-effective, compliant fleet. It brings all our data together, letting us analyse performance by vehicle, driver, or depot.

    The Challenge

    Lack of Oversight, Clunky Audits, and Constant Firefighting

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    Annual Test Pass Rates and Audit Pressure

    AWBS had a vehicle fail an annual test due to issues not being properly documented and repaired, triggering a DVSA audit and a formal warning. This exposed gaps in their reporting processes.

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    Lack of Visibility

    Vehicle maintenance and associated costs weren’t being properly tracked and analysed. This lack of insight made it difficult to stay on top of compliance and budgeting, driving their decision to pursue Earned Recognition and implement FleetCheck.

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    Paper-Based Systems

    Drivers were still using old defect books and paper-based vehicle inspection logs, often completing them in bulk at the end of the week, making it hard to ensure accuracy.

    We relied on old defect books and endless emails, making it difficult to monitor walkaround checks, and prove who got what, and when. Everything felt like a firefight.

    We needed a more uniform way of collating driver and vehicle information and being able to record it and report on it. Drivers would use the work WhatsApp group to report defects, and messages would get lost. It was hard to keep track.

    The Solution

    A Centralised Platform for Day-to-Day Efficiency

    FleetCheck has provided AWBS with a centralised digital platform to manage inspections, maintenance, and costs from one place. Tools like traffic light alerts, scheduled inspections, collision reporting, and Earned Recognition dashboards have helped shift their fleet operations from reactive to proactive, improving compliance and day-to-day efficiency.
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    It’s a great financial controller for us – you can set budgets and look at your actuals. The app is great for communicating with the drivers too. Gone are the days of sending them individual memos. I love it, and so do the drivers. They can record collisions on site, instead of waiting to be contacted by a customer or local authority. It’s all helped with compliance.

    The Impact

    Less Downtime, More Insight, Zero Stress

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    Reduced Vehicle Downtime

    Since FleetCheck we’ve had little to no downtime. It’s helped us put in place an efficient maintenance program and anticipate problems better. I can clearly track what’s done and what’s pending, keeping faulty vehicles off the road.

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    Smarter Purchasing Decisions

    We’ve used FleetCheck to analyse the cost and economy of our fleet. When we came to replacing our vehicles, we surprisingly found that an older vehicle outperformed a newer one, with better carrying capacity. That kind of insight and forecasting has saved us money – we’re not operating in such a reactive and alarmist way now.

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    Time Savings and Less Headaches

    It’s streamlined everything, from scheduling LOLER inspections with MOTs to cutting admin for drivers and managers. Our workload has dropped significantly.

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    Seamless Earned Recognition Audits

    Auditors love it. They know FleetCheck is robust, logical, and easy to navigate. We can pull up our ER KPIs in seconds. It just flows. It also gives me full confidence going into an audit that ‘all my ducks are in a row’, so to speak.”

  • M&Y Maintenance and Construction

    From Spreadsheets and Data Silos to Seamless Audits

    Before adopting FleetCheck, M&Y Maintenance and Construction relied on manual spreadsheets for fleet management, making it difficult to track maintenance schedules and quickly access essential information. Worried about potential oversights, and keen to ensure preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned vehicle downtime, they implemented FleetCheck Professional – a now vital part of their daily operations. With FleetCheck, they’ve successfully automated their processes, reduced unplanned VOR time, and ensured both audit readiness and ISO compliance.

    About M&Y Maintenance and Construction:

    Industry – Maintenance and Construction
    Fleet size – 228
    Fleet mix – Cars and Vans

    Location – Northwest
    Tags – VOR Rectification, Fleet Management, Audit Readiness
    Products – FleetCheck Professional
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    ‘I think a compliance tool is probably doing FleetCheck an injustice. Yes, it’s a compliance tool, but it’s also such an integral part of running a fleet. It’s my day-to-day go to. My bible – for want of a better word.

    Justin Toole | Fleet Manager | M&Y

    ‘I think a compliance tool is probably doing FleetCheck an injustice. Yes, it’s a compliance tool, but it’s also such an integral part of running a fleet. It’s my day-to-day go to. My bible – for want of a better word.

    Justin Toole | Fleet Manager | M&Y

    M&Y Maintenance and Construction has grown from a small, family-run business into one of the North West’s largest maintenance and construction companies. As the company expanded, Justin Toole and his team were prompted to explore a fleet management solution to streamline their increasingly diverse tasks, which have since expanded to include various other areas of the business.
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    ‘In my 7 years at M&Y, I’ve used different telematics systems, different fuel suppliers, different sign writing companies, but the one thing that hasn’t changed, is FleetCheck. It’s been my constant all the way through.

    Why FleetCheck?

    Justin Toole, Fleet Manager at M&Y, explored several fleet management systems before selecting FleetCheck. It stood out for being ahead of the curve, constantly evolving and upgrading its features, unlike other similar systems.

    With decades of experience in the fleet industry, starting at just 16, Justin was familiar with the pressures Fleet Managers face when something goes wrong. However, any reservations he had about moving to a new system were quickly put to rest by the assurance he felt in the onboarding team, who helped make the implementation process as painless as possible.  

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    It’s hard when you’ve run a fleet off a spreadsheet for years. There’s a responsibility on the Fleet Manager when that changes. You’re busy all day, every day, so the last thing you want is major headaches trying to swap systems. But honestly, it was really seamless moving to FleetCheck.

    The Challenge

    Navigating Data Silos and Unexpected VOR

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    Reliance on Spreadsheets

    Justin and the team had been relying on a manual spreadsheet to manage the fleet. However, as their responsibilities extended beyond fleet management to encompass other areas of the business, the risk of human error and potential oversights grew, which began to concern Justin.

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    Compliance Complexities

    Managing a large fleet came with intricate compliance requirements that M&Y couldn’t afford to overlook. Being ISO accredited, they needed to ensure they were always audit-ready, and an FMS system was deemed an easier and more efficient way to do this.

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    Unexpected VOR

    Any unexpected loss of vehicle for M&Y, like for most fleet teams, caused challenges. With their engineers back-to-back all day, the costs associated with broken-down vehicles were huge, as well as it just being time-consuming to have to recover vehicles, organise replacements, and transfer the necessary tools and equipment to the new vehicle.

    Unexpected breakdowns were challenging. Our engineers have appointments scheduled all day, and customers rely on them to get the job done. Whenever a breakdown occurs, it’s time-consuming, and the clock starts ticking. That’s why sticking to maintenance schedules is so crucial for me.

    The Solution

    Streamlined Reporting and Alerts for Enhanced Visibility

    FleetCheck Professional has simplified their fleet management, making information retrieval seamless with an easy-to-see dashboard, traffic light alerts, and a comprehensive reporting suite. This has been vital for M&Y’s budgeting and auditing processes, as well as for Justin’s monthly operations meetings with directors and heads of service, where he can easily present key information.
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    As a system, one of the things I love about FleetCheck is how simple it is. I don’t like to do a job in 10 clicks when I can do it in 2. You can run all manner of reports, from taxes and MOTs to everything around your licences. The dashboard highlights what’s due next, so there’s no question – it’s right there, in your face.

    The Results

    Confidence, Collaboration, and Cost Savings

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    Audit-Ready with Confidence in Operations

    FleetCheck plays a fundamental role in demonstrating risk mitigation. We’re ISO accredited, and when the auditors visit every year, I sit there with confidence. Being able to review everything on FleetCheck and show we’re fully compliant makes life so easy. The DVLA could walk onto our premises tomorrow, and I’d know, everything is done and dusted.

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    Easy-to-Use System for Seamless Collaboration

    We’ve just taken on a new member of the team, who’s new to the industry. She’s quickly learnt how to use FleetCheck to run reports, check licences, MOTs, and services. It’s easy for someone to understand and pick up the system, taking the pressure off me.

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    Planned Maintenance Means Less VOR

    FleetCheck has been a massive help in minimising VOR, because it allows us to track our maintenance and identify when to chase Workshops and Bodyshops for updates on kit. Let’s say a Ford needs a service every 2 years or every 15,000 miles, FleetCheck reminds you when it’s due, so you never miss a service. If you’re doing all the basics right, the number of breakdowns will decrease.

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    Less Money Spent on Fleet

    By reducing vehicle downtime, we save money on cover vehicles. We’re focusing on preventative, instead of reactionary, maintenance now. Addressing issues ahead of time means fewer things go wrong and it’s harder for costly problems to slip through the cracks.

  • Paulsons Traffic Management

    How Paulsons Achieved 100% FORS Compliance Using FleetCheck

     

    Before adopting FleetCheck, Paulsons relied on Excel spreadsheets and paper check sheets for fleet management, leading to inefficiencies. This manual approach delayed access to critical information, made it time-consuming to address defects, and increased the chance of missing essential checks. With the transition to FORS FMS PRO, they automated processes and centralised data, saving around 2 hours daily and 10 hours weekly. This upgrade not only boosted operational efficiency but also enabled Paulsons to achieve a perfect score on their FORS audit for the first time, greatly improving compliance.

    About Paulsons Traffic Management Ltd:

    Industry – Traffic Management
    Fleet size – 25
    Fleet mix – Renault Master and Ford Transit 3.5 tonne tail lift vans

    Location – Southeast of England
    Tags – Fleet Management, FORS Compliance, Operational Efficiency
    Products – FORS FMS Professional
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    Fantastic. It does what it says on the tin. It outweighed my expectations, and we’ve manipulated the system to do other things. I love it, absolutely love it.

    James Hawkes | Managing Director | Paulson Traffic Management

    Fantastic. It does what it says on the tin. It outweighed my expectations, and we’ve manipulated the system to do other things. I love it, absolutely love it.

    James Hawkes | Managing Director | Paulson Traffic Management

    Paulsons Traffic Management is a respected, double award-winning provider of traffic management equipment and systems, primarily serving clients in the construction and utilities sectors. Dedicated to safeguarding highways workers, they focus on delivering reliable and efficient safety solutions. To tackle critical fleet management challenges—such as monitoring fuel consumption, logging vehicle defects, integrating with FORS, and gaining real-time insights into vehicle operations—they selected FleetCheck as their solution. 

    Why FleetCheck?

    James Hawkes, the Managing Director of Paulsons Traffic, who also works part-time as a St John Ambulance paramedic said that during one of his ambulance shifts, he experienced the effectiveness of the FleetCheck app firsthand. It was this immediate responsiveness, along with the seamless implementation process and outstanding customer support, that made FleetCheck stand out.

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    I raised a defect on the FleetCheck app, and the fleet manager called me up almost instantaneously – within 8 or 9 minutes after I’d driven out the gate. I said to her ‘I need that system.’ I would never have caught a defect that quickly. Ever.

    The Challenge

    Overcoming Defects, Deadlines, and Data Silos

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    Defects and Unplanned VOR

    Paulsons relied on paper check sheets meaning they couldn’t action defects quickly, and frequently found themselves pulling vehicles off the road with little to no notice.

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    Lack of Centralised Fleet Data and Visibility

    Being scattered across multiple spreadsheets and storage folders, Paulsons struggled to locate key fleet information such as fuel spend, MOTs, and service records.

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    Compliance Deadlines

    Keeping up with routine maintenance checks, training renewals, and LOLER inspections presented significant challenges, with alerts scattered across various calendars. They were setting reminders for reminders, offering no single, clear view of their daily, weekly and monthly tasks.

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    No Dedicated Transport Manager

    James Paulson, the MD, had to oversee fleet operations himself. This responsibility became increasingly time-consuming and burdensome, diverting valuable attention from other critical areas of the business.

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    Challenges with FORS Audits

    With no centralised location to collate evidence, the FORS audit process was complicated, requiring frequent back and forth communication and navigation across various spreadsheets, files, and folders.

    I was an MD trying to run a business and I was wasting so much of my time flicking from spreadsheet to spreadsheet. We were missing key bits of information, and having to pull vans off the road with no notice, which then frustrated all of my staff. It was a lot of forwards and backwards.

    The Solution

    Consolidating Fleet Data For Clear Visibility on Compliance, Costs, and Reporting

    Paulsons implemented FORS FMS Professional to address their operational challenges. With fleet data now centralised and highly visible, Paulsons could efficiently locate, analyse and report on key metrics such as maintenance checks, fuel expenses, service records, and LOLER inspections – information that was previously time-consuming to manage.

    Direct integration into the FORS system further streamlined their compliance, automatically alerting Paulsons to any essential audit requirements and expiration dates. Additionally, Paulsons were able to manipulate the system to create traffic light alerts for training renewals, ensuring no deadlines were ever missed.

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    I love the dashboard. I can see how many drivers are in my fleet, I know what my assets are, I know how much is in the grey fleet, you know – this is what makes my ears prick up…I like easy access info.

    The Impact

    Enhanced Efficiency and Compliance Success for Paulsons

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    I love it. I loved it last week. I loved it last month. I loved it last year… You want clarity, you want examples? Get this system.

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    Time and Cost Savings

    Automating fleet tasks has saved 2 hours daily and 10 hours weekly. This efficiency has freed up multiple resources, enabling staff to focus on core operations without worrying about missing important deadlines or checks.

    When I saw what FleetCheck could do…It was like a drop in the ocean when you compared it to my salary and the time I was spending managing our vehicles.

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    Real Time Reporting and Same Day Action on Defects

    The FleetCheck Driver App has transformed routines for drivers, allowing them to conduct vehicle checks and report defects or collisions directly from their phones, streamlining maintenance and repairs.

    It also changed my drivers lives. I mean geez, they’re now doing pre use checks and defects on a phone and then they’re getting a call the same day with a booking date.

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    100% FORS Audit Success

    Paulsons completed their FORS audit with FleetCheck for the first time, achieving perfect compliance with no minors or majors.

    The auditor of 25 years said he had never done an audit so seamlessly. We didn’t go to any of my shared folders or excel spreadsheets. Everything was in FleetCheck. We passed with flying colours.

  • Wayland Farms

    Introduction

    Wayland Farms is one of the largest and most trusted, high-welfare outdoor pig producers in the UK and the 2019 winner of the National Pig Awards ‘Outdoor Producer of the Year’.

    Their fleet is managed by Gareth Young, an HGV driver for nearly 16 years before taking on the role of Transport Manager. Gareth has a passion for the haulage industry, and intern compliance is something he is very focused on.

    Before using FleetCheck

     

    • Gareth found defect reporting, and rectification was the biggest issue.
    • Wayland Farms are moving processes to paperless due to their commitment to carbon neutrality through their second nature scheme.

    How FleetCheck Helped

     

    • FleetCheck has revolutionised operations. It’s now effortless to maintain compliance.
    • Gareth has reduced his time managing the fleet by nearly 5 hours a week and, in turn, also saves on administration costs.
    • FleetCheck has also been vital to Wayland Farms achieving Earned Recognition Status.

    Fleet Information

    15 HVG class 1 vehicles and specialise in transporting Livestock and animal feed, using state-of-the-art trailers to achieve this.

    “The whole process of getting set up with the system was effortless. The system is easy to navigate, and everything you need as a fleet manager is all in one place. Without the use of FleetCheck, we would not have been able to achieve the standard to be accredited with earned recognition status. Customer service is second to none, the team fully supports us, and all issues are resolved immediately.

    I would 100% recommend FleetCheck to other operators; I’m in talks with the rest of the group highlighting the benefits of both fleet check and FleetCheck technician.”

    Gareth Young, Transport Manager

     

  • Origin Global

    Introduction

    Origin is the UK’s leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium Bi-folding Doors and Windows. Origin has always been aware of how important it is to keep on top of its fleet, mainly as the business depends so heavily on its vehicles.

    Before using FleetCheck

     

    • Before using FleetCheck, they were experiencing problems keeping track of various documents and managing the fleet was much more time-consuming.
    • The day-to-day fleet tasks were managed by using spreadsheets and paperwork in folders.

    How FleetCheck Helped

     

    • Integrating the data from their telematics into their FleetCheck means their vehicle mileages are now imported directly into their account, resulting in no more manual mileage checks and avoiding excess mileage charges.
    • Origin now has complete control of all vehicle and driver-related activity, so all paper-based processes have been eliminated.
    • A significant amount of administration time has been saved using FleetCheck. As Robert Atkins, Transport Manager, explains,
    • Since moving to FleetCheck, Origin has complete confidence that its fleet is managed correctly, its processes are legally compliant, its costs are monitored, and its drivers are safe.

    Fleet Information

    Origin Global manage 14 drivers who deliver all over the UK with a mixed fleet from 3.5-tonne vans to 7.5 tonne HGVs

    “Compliance and retrieving documents are much easier for us now. The best feature is the level of detail stored and traceable through the system for compliance and maintenance. The fit to drive declaration and data accuracy is much more efficient than paperwork.”

    “FleetCheck has made our processes much slicker, documents and data are available at the touch of a button, and the automation of processes has impacted time savings for us as a company. I believe that FleetCheck is a perfect tool for compliance and fleet managing and has been a huge success in assisting me in my role as Transport Manager.”

    Robert Atkins, Transport Manager

     

  • P and D Specialist Services

    Introduction

    P and D Specialist Services Ltd is a specialist electrical and civil engineering contractor offering technology-focused expertise to clients in the highways, rail, tunnel and power distribution sectors. P and D have always known the importance of keeping on top of the fleet, particularly as a company with FORS Silver accreditation.

    P and D Specialist Services Ltd implemented FleetCheck fleet management software alongside the FleetCheck Mobile app.

    Before using FleetCheck

     

    • Before implementing FleetCheck, the day-to-day fleet activity was managed on paper and spreadsheets meaning key dates were often a challenge to keep on top of.
    • They wanted the ability to streamline the data, both in an electronic format and in a central location, so that it could be easily accessed on a daily basis.
    • It was also important that the system could store the necessary documents like invoices or even driver licence related documents.

    How FleetCheck Helped

     

    • Integrated data from the FleetCheck Driver app means that paper-based checks are eliminated, saving valuable time and resources.
    • Use of the software has allowed Nicola and John to gain complete control of all vehicle and driver-related activity quickly, so all paper-based processes have been eliminated, and tasks are now forward-planned, logged for future reference and appropriately managed.
    • An enormous amount of administration time has been saved by using FleetCheck’s software.
    • They now have complete confidence that their fleet is suitably managed, their processes are compliant, their costs are closely observed, and their drivers are safe and legal, all with significant time savings.

    Fleet Information

    7 cars, 6 light commercials, 5 mobile elevated work platforms, 6 HGV’s, 19 vans and a group of 4X4s.

    “For us, it works well and has made managing the fleet much more manageable. We are FORS Silver Accredited, so Fleetcheck helps us stay compliant and produce the necessary audit evidence.

    “Having the app in place has allowed drivers to report defects and not worry about keeping paper copies in their vehicles.”

    Human Resources Manager, Nicola Hallam

     

  • Swift Scaffolding

    Introduction

    Swift Scaffolding Ltd is a professional contributor to the construction industry. Having a legal and compliant fleet is essential for a company in the construction sector. Swift Scaffolding Ltd has always been aware of the importance of having a safe, compliant fleet, and this is demonstrated by their commitment to FORS, having gained Gold accreditation.

    Swift Scaffolding Ltd implemented FleetCheck in November 2017 and later began integrating their fuel card data.

    Before using FleetCheck

     

    • It was vital for them to find a fleet management solution to help monitor and schedule all their key dates, such as MOTs, Services and road tax renewals, as their previous processes for managing the fleet created hours of cross-referencing work.
    • They needed a solution to ensure the vehicles and drivers were legal and road-worthy.

    How FleetCheck Helped

     

    • Integrating the data from their fuel card provider into FleetCheck meant they had instant access to accurate CO2 reporting tools and intuitive technology to help monitor their drivers’ behaviour and spot fuel-heavy driving habits.
    • Obtaining the software has enabled them to gain immediate control of all vehicle and driver-related activity, so all paper-based and whiteboard processes were abolished.
    • A vast amount of administration time has been saved using FleetCheck software.
    • They have total control over all daily fleet-related activity. Thanks to the convenient alerts system, they can forward-plan vehicle maintenance schedules efficiently, minimising a significant amount of administration time.

    Fleet Information

    Swift Scaffold currently run six HGVs, 14 vans, 13 company cars and nine trailers, all operated simultaneously from one site and handled by their Logistics Manager.

    “Before I decided to put FleetCheck fleet management software in place, everything was being managed on paper or on whiteboards making service dates really difficult to keep on top of without spending hours sorting through paperwork to pinpoint key dates.

    “Being FORS Gold accredited, we need to be on the ball with every aspect of fleet management, from our drivers’ eyesight and health checks to the safety check completion on our vehicles and trailers.  Therefore, it was so essential for us to find a robust system like FleetCheck.

    “Having paper and whiteboards eliminated from the situation and our data centralised has meant I can be 100% sure that all our vehicles are constantly monitored and that no faults or defects are missed.

    “FleetCheck has made my life so much easier. Having everything in one place has saved me a ridiculous amount of time.  I no longer spend ages endlessly sorting through paper. I couldn’t live without it now!”

    Mervyn Rolf, Logistics manager

     

     

  • ERS Medical

    Introduction

    ERS Medical provides a range of specialist patient transport and courier services to the NHS and the wider healthcare sector. ERS Medical wanted a robust fleet management system which could integrate with their telematics provider and had the functionality to track maintenance dates concurrently with the management of costs and driver compliance.

    They were given the go ahead to invest in the FleetCheck system and investigate the additional products offered by FleetCheck, including telematics, fuel integration and licence checking.

    ERS Medical implemented FleetCheck fleet management software in the October of 2017 and then began integrating their telematics.

    Before using FleetCheck

     
    Project Manager, Rachael Collins said, “Before we came across FleetCheck, we struggled to find a system that could offer a user-friendly interface the whole company could use to update and view fleet-related events and information.”

    How FleetCheck Helped

     

    • Vehicle mileages are now automatically updated, resulting in no more manual mileage checks; an instant advantage for Rachael and the others involved in the ERS Medical transport team.
    • Rachael has complete control and visibility over all fleet-related activity and spending. This has facilitated the exclusion of previous, outdated spreadsheet and paper-based processes.
    • ERS Medical now has the assurance that no key dates (such as MOT services) are being missed and that they can keep tracking much, they’re spending from fuel and maintenance to driver’s parking and penalty fines.
    • They have complete control over all daily, fleet-related activity, and due to FleetCheck helpful alerts system, they can pre-plan vehicle maintenance schedules to help minimise interruption and eliminate room for error.

    Fleet Information

    The business has a fleet of non-emergency ambulances, courier vehicles and a small selection of HGV’s (403 vehicles in total).

    “All our sites manage their compliance by keeping the system up to date.  They also have full access to all fuel transactions and can monitor and run reports on spending across the fleet.”
    Project Manager, Rachael Collins

     

  • Anixter

    Introduction

    Anixter is a leading global distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Utility Power Solutions. With vehicles spread across such a large number of depots around the country, Anixter has always been very conscious of having a well-run compliant fleet. The company implemented FleetCheck fleet management software in the December of 2017

    Before using FleetCheck

    • The company was managing fleet tasks via paper-based systems in every depot, which made keeping on top of key dates stressful.
    • There was a lot of cross-referencing to keep the vehicles and drivers safe and legal, alongside the “hit and miss” communications from their leasing partners.
    • A system was sought that could give complete assurance that they were legally compliant, as well as support them in achieving FORS accreditation.
    • Anixter were looking for a system that could store all the required documents, along with easy-to-use functionality.

    How FleetCheck Helped

    • Shortly after going live with FleetCheck, Anixter began integrating the data from their fuel card provider into the system.
    • This has given them the tools to carry out accurate CO2 reporting, MPG analysis and technology.
    • Driver behaviour and spot fuel-heavy driving habits are now better monitored.
    • They have managed to very quickly gain complete control of all vehicle and driver related action and all paper-based processes have been eliminated.
    • Tasks are now forward-planned, properly managed and recorded for future reference in a centralised system for all to access.
    • Anixter have been able to keep on top of their vehicle safety checks without having to do all the cross-referencing work in between.
    • Complete transparency of when key tasks such as MOT’s need to be completed.

    Fleet Information

    Anixter currently operates a mixed fleet of two HGV’s and 53 vans of different sizes.

    The fleet is split over 15 depots, all of which are spread across the UK with each site having a depot manager monitoring the specific groups of vehicles alongside their primary role of warehouse management.

    Project implementation manager, Craig Bradburne, says:

    “For one of our depot manager’s, the operation of our vans is a side task to what we do. Their priority is to look after and manage the warehouses as efficiently as possible. One of the things I recognized was, as a business, we weren’t operating as a fleet.  People didn’t have the ready access to all the information that was in and around that. Maintenance was starting to become a higher risk of falling behind as we’d be waiting for the trigger from the lease companies and then sometimes, the information was all over the place.

    “One of the things I really liked about FleetCheck was the ability to pull everything together into a central portal.  On a depot level, I could easily set the system up, so the depot managers can just view the relevant vehicles/ drivers to them.

    “An enormous amount of administration time has been saved by using FleetCheck software.  We’ve started using the FleetCheck Mobile App too as previously we were using a paper system and relying on our drivers to get the completed checks back to us as soon as possible without being damaged or misplaced.”

    “Changes I have suggested for the system are often put into practice for my convenience which just proves FleetCheck’s willingness to make my job easier. I am often approached by companies who advertise themselves to be similar to FleetCheck, however from what I have seen so far, FleetCheck is by far the easiest to use and the support I have received from them when needed is just brilliant. I was sold from the first moment I saw it”

     

  • Adept ESD

    Introduction

    Adept Elevator Storage & Distribution was established in 2004 to assist business with safe storage of lift equipment and onward distribution to site. Adept have been using using our FORS Fleet Management Software since 2018, and the fleet is managed by Operations Manager, Kel Zoller.

    Before using FleetCheck

    • The daily workload of fleet management was split between a multitude of other jobs meaning that keeping up with key tasks was a worry.
    • Kel had concerns that time-sensitive events such as MOT’s, PMI’s and Tacho downloads may be missed, causing a lack of compliance that could affect their FORS accreditation.

    How FleetCheck Helped

    Kel now enjoys being able to keep track of all related items concerning drivers and vehicles and has more control over fleet expenditure, including fuel.

    Fleet Information

    Their fleet consists of two Flatbed Hiabs (18-ton gross weight) vehicles and one 7.5-ton tail lift vehicle

    We found FORS FMS to be a fresh and innovative way to record everything associated with our fleet. It’s simple to navigate and we can view and add data with a click of a button. Our overriding feeling when using them is impeccable customer support. Anytime we have needed advice on the system, any one of the teams who answers the phone is always on hand to help. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Their support is top class !!” – Kel Zoller