Tuesday, 12 May 2015

How Paperless Inspections Benefit Truck Businesses

Many Australian trucking companies still rely on paper forms for their vehicle inspection records, but everyone knows how inconvenient they can be. Paper forms can be lost, damaged or filled out with inaccurate, incomplete or invalid data. You have to spend a great deal of time transcribing from the paper, encoding the data and double-checking for errors. You also need to file and archive them in a secure location even after transferring the data to electronic forms.

All these significantly slow down your business process, not to mention raise the risks of data loss, errors and unnecessary costs. Fortunately, pre-start inspection apps can be a great alternative to these cumbersome paper forms. These customizable apps are specifically designed to improve your data collection efficiency, in addition to promoting vehicle safety.

With these apps, you can conduct a thorough pre-start inspection for your fleet. There is a built-in GPS tracking and automatic time and date stamps to record the location and time your vehicle is being inspected. Your staff can also capture photos and notes about any faults found. This information is then sent to your email, allowing you to manage your fleet more conveniently on your tablet or computer. The app also generates action lists and monthly reports of vehicle use so you can forecast repair, upgrade or replacement needs more accurately. With easier and faster inspections, your employees can focus only on the detailed inspections, not on the tedious task of manually filling out paper forms.

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