Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting

Pass-only checks, Resource schedule and User & driver maintenance

Shahid Latif #StreamTeam update | 28 June 2019 | New features Hi, my name’s Shahid, I’m the Product Manager here at Stream. As part of that role, I’m involved in a lot of aspects of Stream. In particular, to help drive it forward and ensure that it continues to benefit our customers through innovative new […]

Fleet Management Video Updates Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on June 28, 2019.

What’s new in Stream?

Fleet utilisation & extended walkaround checks capabilities We’re always adding new features to Stream to make it easier for users to manage their logistics, vehicles, drivers & orders. Stream Go Stream Go is a logistics & transportation management system for businesses managing deliveries & collections in their own fleet. Plan & optimise routes, collect electronic […]

Route Optimisation & Planning Stream Product Updates Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on June 26, 2019.

Adding notes & checks in the Driver App without a defect

Pete Samways #StreamTeam update | 14 June 2019 Hi, I’m Pete, I’m the Chief Technical Lead on the Stream Team. Dave’s out of the office again today, so I’m going to give you a quick update for this week. I’ve been down at iPower in Milton Keynes this week, which is the UK event for […]

Stream Team News Video Updates Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on June 14, 2019.

Are you ready for the end of HGV annual testing exemptions?

The DVSA removed exemptions from annual testing for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from May last year. For HGV operators, vehicles which were previously exempt from annual testing must now have a valid test certificate in place. The enforcement of the ruling has had a phased roll-out. The roll-out began in May 2018 and has a fast-approaching […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on February 27, 2019.

Changes to Roadside Payments: Everything You Need to Know

The DVSA have changed the way they take roadside payments from drivers. The announcement came in January and the change took place at the end of the month. The DVSA will no longer accept chip & PIN payments from drivers paying fixed penalty notices during roadside inspections. Instead, a system has been implemented by the […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on February 7, 2019.

What’s new in the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness?

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is a document from the DVSA. It provides guidelines and best-practice advice to operators for maintaining the safety of their fleet. With information pertaining to HGVs, PSVs and LGVs, the guide is a one-stop-shop for maintaining the safety of commercial vehicles. The guide was updated in 2018, with more information and […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on January 2, 2019.

Should vans have the same check procedure as HGVs?

Managing every vehicle type, and maintaining compliance and safety check procedures for each can be complicated. Where do you start? What daily checks and regular service needs to be in place for each vehicle type? We know that a daily walkaround check process is a requirement for HGVs. The Gov.uk HGV driver’s daily walkaround check guide is […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on October 10, 2018.

How to discover and resolve defects (before they become a real problem)

Minor defects and issues with your vehicles, plant machinery, equipment and other assets can quickly escalate into real problems if they’re not quickly discovered and taken care of. An obvious example is a crack in your windscreen. A tiny crack is nothing to worry about, right? In fact, if you’re not in the habit of actively […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on August 7, 2018.

What Are Pre-Use Checks?

When you think about pre-use checks, what do you picture? It’s clear that pre-use checks are an important part of fleet maintenance for many businesses. But technical terminology and sector-specific jargon around vehicle inspections can make it hard to figure out what, exactly, a pre-use check should entail. What are pre-use checks There are multiple possible […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on July 5, 2018.

Introducing a simple mobile App solution for plant machinery inspections & checks

With many walkaround check and fleet management solutions focusing solely on commercial vehicles, like vans, coaches, buses and HGVs, it can be difficult for operators with plant machinery and other work equipment to keep track of their inspections and checks associated with regulations such as PUWER and LOLER. And, if you’re using paper check sheets, with inspection dates marked […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on June 26, 2018.

Understanding the Check Requirements for LOLER

LOLER regulates the use and lifting equipment, including planning lifting operations, and the specific precautions that must be taken when using lifting equipment at work. Lifting equipment is also regulated by PUWER – particularly with regards to the inspection and maintenance of that equipment. What is LOLER? LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on May 18, 2018.

Understanding the check requirements for PUWER

Complying with PUWER is about more than checking your equipment whenever you remember, and fixing things as and when they break. You need to follow a process in order to really fulfil your responsibilities under the HSE regulations. What is PUWER? PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, an HSE (Health & […]

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DVSA to launch Earned Recognition scheme at CV Show

The Commercial Vehicle Show is the UK’s largest and best attended road transport and commercial vehicle show in Britain. Taking place on 24-26 April at the NEC in Birmingham, the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 will bring together truck and van operators with suppliers and manufacturers for three days of networking and learning about news and trends across the […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on March 23, 2018.

Demystifying the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness: Using Electronic Systems

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is the document provided by the DVSA, to guide operators of commercial goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles. The document offers guidelines and best practices for operators to comply with laws around vehicle safety and maintenance. In other posts, we covered the sections of the guide relating to driver daily […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on March 8, 2018.

How to Persuade Management That You Need a Better System for Completing Vehicle Checks

Using an app for daily walkaround checks, and a back-office system which also manages overall vehicle maintenance can improve walkaround check systems. Implementation offers multiple benefits: for drivers undertaking walkaround checks, for the maintenance team carrying out vehicle repairs, for the management team responsible for the overall fleet, and for business systems as a whole. […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on November 8, 2017.

Demystifying the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness: Regular & First Use Checks

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is the DVSA’s official guidance document for fleet operators. It is used by businesses and managers in charge of operating a fleet, to understand the regulations and best practice guidance for maintaining the compliance, safety, and roadworthiness of their vehicles. In a previous post, we covered the section of the […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on October 25, 2017.

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