Kellaway claims safe and efficient fleet with MiX Telematics 10 June 2013

Bristol-based independent builders' merchant Kellaway Building Supplies has bought a bespoke MiX Telematics' fleet manager solution to support its duty of care obligations and develop the performance of its fleet.

The West Country firm has equipped 18 heavy rigids with truck-mounted-cranes, two concrete mixers and a van with the new system and says it is already reaping a raft of benefits spanning heath and safety, and efficiency and economy.

"In opting for a telematics solution, our overall goals were to improve safety and gain greater control over our transport fleet, which is spread around our 10 depots," says Kellaway operations and commercial director Sean Morgan.

"We had identified a number of concerns and business issues and MiX Telematics was able to provide answers to all our questions in a single system," he continues.

"In terms of safety, we were looking to minimise instances of the unsafe practice of trucks moving with their cranes up," he explains. "MiX Telematics was able to incorporate the appropriate functionality into its solution."

In addition to using FM Web, MiX Telematics' online reporting system, to monitor fleet activity and generate reports, Kellaway has also purchased MiX Mobile. This App covers vehicle tracking and fleet monitoring, in a format designed for smartphones.

"We find MiX Mobile a real boon, as it allows managers on the move to retain control over their vehicles at all time, no matter where they are," states Morgan.

Author
John Challen

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