Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting

Demystifying The Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness: Driver Daily Walkaround Checks

Demystifying The Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness: Driver Daily Walkaround Checks

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is a document from the DVSA (Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency), which breaks down exactly what commercial and passenger-carrying vehicles should do to stay compliant and keep their vehicles roadworthy. It’s the number one resource you need to understand what is expected of you, as a transport manager or fleet […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on August 21, 2017.
The Simple Way to Manage Vehicle Checks and Maintenance

The Simple Way to Manage Vehicle Checks and Maintenance

STREAM’s driver daily walkaround check app not only makes it easy for drivers to stay safe and compliant by completing their daily vehicle checks, but also follows defects reported through to resolution. This means that the app and back-office system work together to give you a rounded vehicle maintenance management solution. Easily manage vehicle compliance […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on July 31, 2017.
The Way to Do Walkaround Checks that Protects Drivers

The Way to Do Walkaround Checks that Protects Drivers

We know that properly completing first use daily vehicle walkaround safety checks is the responsibility of drivers. The DVSA specifically points out that: “As the driver, you are responsible for the condition of your vehicle when in use on the road.” Thorough checks should be completed by a driver at the start of every shift. […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on July 11, 2017.
How to make sure drivers do their daily walkaround checks

How to make sure drivers do their daily walkaround checks

Having a system in place for reporting and recording driver walkaround checks and vehicle maintenance is an essential part of ensuring the roadworthiness of your vehicles. You also need to consider the legal requirement for drivers to commit daily walkaround checks. There are guidelines set out by the DVSA for the minimum recommended checks for […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on June 19, 2017.
How to Simplify Fleet Management with a Daily Walkaround Check App

How to Simplify Fleet Management with a Daily Walkaround Check App

For a successful business, with an ever-growing fleet, managing and keeping track of vehicles can quickly become a headache. Especially if you’re using some combination of paper recorded checks, multiple spreadsheets, and post-it notes to and from your vehicle maintenance team. But you might not be ready yet to make the financial and time investment […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on May 24, 2017.
How will the DVSA earned recognition scheme affect drivers and operators?

How will the DVSA earned recognition scheme affect drivers and operators?

Back in mid-2016, the DVSA announced plans to launch their earned recognition scheme in early 2017. Now it is early 2017, and you need to make sure you’re on track to achieve earned recognition status. What is the DVSA earned recognition scheme? The earned recognition scheme, is an initiative from the DVSA, whereby drivers and […]

Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on February 2, 2017.