Smartfleet and OSH compliance

Smartfleet App

Running a safe fleet of vehicles is not an easy task, especially if you have different types of vehicles at different locations. A common mistake is to rely solely on the driver to take care of the vehicle they drive without any training, policy or central records being kept. A good fleet management system will go a long way towards managing the risks associated with vehicle compliance and maintenance schedules. It should also provide you with insights into usage and costs to further inform your business decisions. As a vehicle lease and finance company we decided to use our expertise to design an easy, online and affordable fleet management solution. Smartfleet has all the features you’d expect from a top of the line vehicle management system including alerts for when vehicles need attention, instant reporting on costs and at-a-glance compliance status for each vehicle. Here’s a look at a couple of clever Smartfleet features: The Smartfleet online system comes with a free smartphone app which regularly prompts drivers to complete a five minute walk-around vehicle check. This ensures that basic checks such as tyres, wipers, brake lights, oil, and battery are sighted and signed off by the driver on a regular basis. The driver can also quickly upload photos of any damage that needs attention. Most important, the system records that checks have been completed by the driver and all appears to be in order. What if one of your drivers loses their licence and doesn’t tell you? With a direct feed from NZTA Licensing, you can count on Smartfleet to notify you if a driver loses their licence due to DIC, demerit points or some other driving offence, or if their licence expires. Smartfleet keeps you informed and helps manage the risk to your business and employees. Simply put, it’s an easy, affordable solution to managing company vehicles in a safer way. Smartfleet packages are available from $9 a vehicle per month. You can find out more from www.driveline.co.nz/ smartfleet or by contacting the Driveline team on 0800 275 374.

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