Fleetclear launched the campaign, which features headlines such as ‘Don’t PSS away your profits’ and ‘When it comes to safety, we don’t PSS around’, following a member survey by the Road Haulage Association about the forthcoming DVS regulations. The results of the survey showed that 57% of respondents were not confident of being able to install compliant equipment in time.
There have been reports of equipment availability being a contributing factor to delays in getting fleet operators prepared. However, in response, Fleetclear said they have a DVS compliance solution that is ready to go.
The Fleetclear Progressive Safe System (PSS) requires no existing equipment. Enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI)-based camera detection technology, the system comprises both a blind spot information system and a moving off information system (MOIS) for DVS compliance.
Chris Waller, chief technical officer, Fleetclear explained: “We have simplified the compliance process for fleet operators, and we have PSS systems ready to install for customers. All operators need to do is call us and book in any vehicles that are 12t plus and 0,1 or 2 star rated. We’ll take care of the rest.”
Non-compliance of the new regulations could lead to fines – up to £550 per operator and £150 per driver, per vehicle, per day.
The PSS has an IC control module that uses two HD cameras for dynamic detection and driver alerts to prevent collisions. One AI camera provides coverage down the nearside of the vehicle, while avoiding road furniture and stationary traffic. This works in conjunction with a second front mounted MOIS camera to detect and alert the driver to the presence of a vulnerable road users within the front blind spot. The deployment of the PSS system can be monitored, along with other safety technology, video, tracking and telematics via Fleetclear’s web-based platform, 30.8 Connect.
