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Luton Borough Council
Luton Borough Council manages a fleet of 560 vehicles and plant equipment and relies on fleet software for online flexibility, in depth management reporting, cross-departmental integration and accessibility.
Transport manager Don Allison says: "Local authorities typically operate a very diverse mix of vehicles and plant and continue to service, maintain and repair vehicles through their own workshops. "We wanted to link all this together and also enable council officers across a range of departments to access data on vehicles, plant and machinery as well as drivers. "Our previous system meant it was extremely difficult for 95% of staff to access management reports.
"We wanted flexibility and simplicity. Compliance officers, for example, can now access detailed reports on the fleet and drivers whereas previously reports would have to been compiled manually."
Workshop job cards have also disappeared with touch-screen technology being used for the first time to inform mechanics of vehicle repair and servicing work. They can also request parts.
"Fitters can electronically notify management that a task has been completed or update them on how work is progressing.
Meanwhile, the Jaama system means, the council is able to establish standard repair time, parts replacement and service intervals for specialist vehicle Mr. Allison adds: "Industry data for cars and vans is available, but not for many of the types of vehicles operated by local authorities. We are now able to compile this information."
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Jaama is a fleet software and occupational road safety specialist. As a certified Microsoft® development partner, Jaama uses the latest technology to provide customers with greater integration, control and automation. It brings innovative vehicle management software to fleet operators, contract hire and leasing companies. And Jaama is the first to combine fleet management software and risk management services to help customers meet their driver health and safety responsibilities under occupational road safety regulations.
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