Multi-award winning fleet management partner, Rivus, has rolled out its proprietary Vehicle Check App to help logistics managers and fleet operators to maximise vehicle availability, achieve cost savings and improve compliance.
The innovative digital tool, available as a downloadable app on any Wi-Fi enabled smart device, has been designed to make daily vehicle checks on all types of LCV and HGV vehicles quick, simple and intuitive, benefitting drivers, fleet managers and the bottom line.
Rivus’ Vehicle Check App enables drivers to log daily vehicle safety checks, record defects and accidents or check the progress of a repair, plus find the nearest Rivus garage.
Data from the app informs the Rivus Insights reporting suite, which provides management information through an online portal, giving a real time view of fleet status, repairs and vehicle availability, plus an audit trail for compliance on any type of vehicle.
Reducing vehicle off road time
Analysis of fleets using the Rivus Vehicle Check App has shown that it helps to reduce vehicle downtime by up to 13%. Data from the app enables the Rivus team to identify works required in advance of planned maintenance activities such as routine service or MOT, so can book in the right amount of time, appropriately skilled technicians and ensure the necessary parts are available.
Andy Caine, Senior Product Manager said: “Regular and long periods of downtime where commercial vehicles are off the road have a negative impact on logistics businesses, especially when running older vehicles for longer due shortages in new vehicle supply.
“Spotting and resolving issues quickly is essential. With the app we can tailor the questions asked in the vehicle checks to specific types of vehicle, make, model and function within the business to be able to provide a bespoke level of service within our garage network. This offers a way to plan garage capacity, build in preventative maintenance and ensure each type of vehicle has the necessary compliance checks.”
Delivering Cost Savings
With the ability to demonstrate a significant reduction in vehicle down time, for a mixed commercial fleet with circa 1,000 vehicles, Rivus has calculated the opportunity cost for businesses using the app to be significant and customers have reported savings on fleet admin time of over £60,000 within the first year of using the app.
Keeping on top of Compliance
With strict rules and regulations around daily HGV checks, the Rivus Vehicle Check App is recognised by the DVSA as contributing towards Earned Recognition Status for HGV operators. It also supports with meeting Operator’s License requirements and keeping vehicles in a good, safe, roadworthy condition, offering peace of mind and a way of keeping driver compliant.
Delivering the Rivus Difference
Unlike competitor vehicle check tools, Vehicle Check App users have access to Rivus’ award-winning Service, Maintenance & Repair programme. Equipped for future fleets, Rivus has an unrivalled garage network of 78 independently owned garages and 500 approved garage partners, including 25 HGV specialist garages plus mobile servicing capability. All are equipped with EV trained technicians and diagnostic equipment for LCV, HGV and specialist vehicles.
Ready to check out the Vehicle Check app?
Visit: https://www.rivusgroup.co.uk/vehicle-check-app/ to book a free demo with our expert team.
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