TruTac has launched a brand-new driver app, providing additional security features, greater configuration and more functionality.
Formerly known as TruChecks, the app started life a decade ago as a facility for drivers to conduct paperless, walkaround vehicle checks and was said to be the first of its kind in the UK.
It’s now known as the TruTac app to reflect its complete overhaul and increasing capabilities. In addition to the core vehicle walkaround checking function, it now includes much closer integration with the company’s other software products.
Operators and drivers using TruTac’s multitude of systems, such as TruAnalysis, TruTime, and TruDocuments Premium can now access all such systems directly though the app. In addition, the app can seamlessly send data from walkaround checks straight through to the TruFleet system for ease of fleet maintenance planning and to minimise vehicle downtime.
It also features an improved user interface, including clearer notifications, a dedicated accident reporting system, an updated traffic reports page, and a new light and dark mode.
The app is available on both Android and Apple platforms, said to be rare within the transport industry, and is fully configurable and scalable according to the modules the company has live.
And by plugging into TruTac’s software systems, drivers can do far more with the app than a simple vehicle inspection. According to MD Jemma James, one of the main perks is the ability to see their tachograph information and sign of debriefs via the app.
“Most of our customers use us for tachograph analysis as the keystone product, so a lot of drivers will use the app to check things like whether they’ve had any infringements, how long they’ve driven for, whether they’re due a break – those kinds of driving hours-related compliance issues,” she outlined.
However, the app’s original purpose as a daily vehicle checking tool remains as relevant as ever and is still vital for safe and compliant fleet operation.
“We have some customers to whom tachograph rules don’t apply – but they still need to do walkaround checks, which is why we’ve kept that as a core function” adds Jemma James. “We have van fleets which fall beneath the vehicle weight limit, or grey fleet vehicles, and other customers with heavier vehicles who are under some kind of exemption – they might be public service or utility vehicles, for example – but they still need to carry out walkaround checks for compliance.”
