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Merseyside-based operator James Shaw & Son is using Truckfile's digital management systems to keep its fleet of 36 tractor units and 59 trailers safe and compliant. The company is also using Truckfile packages to ensure efficient operation of its in-house workshop, which is staffed by two technicians and a tyre fitter. General manager Chris Thompson said: "The best aspect for me is the visibility - every bit of information I need about all our vehicles is there on one screen. I can see which trucks need servicing, MOT testing, taxing or tachograph calibration, as well as any reported defects. "For our technicians, too, the benefits are clear," he continued. "They use hand-held tablets and a touchscreen terminal to record all vehicle inspections and jobs completed. It's so much simpler and quicker than using paper forms." The ability to easily cross-reference with workshop loading schedules also means forward planning can be more effective. "We've been able to iron out the peaks and troughs that we sometimes had to endure previously," Thompson continued. "So instead of having four trucks in for service one week, and 10 the next, we're able to ensure there are six or seven, week in, week out." |