Logistics UK is launching a tyre condition monitoring service for members under a new collaboration with Transense Technologies Plc through its Translogik division.
With a membership of more than 21,000 businesses, Logistics UK completes more than 50,000 vehicle inspections per year.
The new collaboration will see Logistics UK deploy Translogik TLGX tyre inspection tools and Tiretask software, which have been specially adapted to integrate with Vision, Logistics UK’s compliance and certification software platform.
The system combines enhanced data collection using mobile tablet computers, a customised Tiretask inspection app with cloud-based data storage and Translogik’s tyre inspection tools. It’s designed to significantly improve data capture whilst increasing efficiency and saving time, allowing engineers to focus on the critical inspection task by eliminating the administration associated with writing and uploading reports.
The new tools are being rolled out nationwide across a network of more than 65 vehicle inspection experts following a rigorous development and testing period involving Logistics UK engineers trialling the tyre inspection tools and providing feedback to refine the solution to meet their specific operational needs.
Chris Lipscomb, operations director at Logistics UK, commented: “Translogik’s TLGX tools and Tiretask software will revolutionise our inspection process, offering enhanced efficiency and unparalleled data quality and insight for our members.
“Tyres are critical to efficient fleet operations. Through correct tyre management, our operators will see significant benefits from improved fuel consumption and tyre life to a reduction in roadside breakdowns and downtime. Increased tyre longevity also reduces waste which is far better for the environment too.”
He added: “We believe this rollout will set a new benchmark for value-added content to vehicle inspections. Real term savings in fuel, tyre and maintenance costs will be able to be evidenced through the innovative software presented in our Vision platform vehicle inspections, combining robust data insights with streamlined operational workflows.”
The collaboration is a direct result of Transense’s ongoing partnership with Germany’s Tiretask GmbH, whose fleet management software underpins the Translogik TLGX solution, delivering a customised inspection platform.
Ryan Maughan, managing director at Transense Technologies, said the contract with Logistics UK demonstrates the value of its solutions for the fleet and logistics sectors.
“The partnership highlights the growing importance of digital transformation in the logistics and fleet management industries for vehicle compliance and inspection services. We’re very proud to support Logistics UK in their mission to deliver industry-leading services to their members.”
