A Belfast-based haulage specialist has developed new software to remove time-consuming paperwork and enhance safety and efficiency across the transport sector.

Adam Monaghan of Fleet Fixation, headquartered at Innovation Factory in Belfast, works as a consultant to hauliers and set out to tackle one of managers’ biggest challenges: the heavy administrative burden required to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy.

The fleet maintenance management platform is designed to cut record-keeping time by 50%, reduce vehicle downtime and improve reliability.

"The industry is safety focused and compliance with regulations and safety standards is vital. If not recorded properly, an operator could lose their licence. But it's a major cost in terms of time and efficiency. I wanted to streamline the process so that there was a full digital audit trail that would do away with the paper hard copies that need to be checked, verified and filed daily," he said.

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Targeted at HGV, PSV and van operators, Fleet Fixation launched its maintenance app following extensive testing with businesses in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.

"Our clients have found it hugely beneficial. The app is versatile, so it can be adjusted to regulations in any region and to businesses of any size. Managers said that being able to instantly see that all vehicle checks had been done correctly every day by every driver made a massive difference to them," he said.

The system offers an intuitive management dashboard for fleet and transport leaders, featuring driver management, digital daily checks, digital maintenance forms, vehicle and asset management, costings overview, accident reporting and document retention.

Gareth Townsley, Kerbside Manager at Bryson Recycling said: "Installing Fleet Fixation's software has transformed how we manage our vehicle maintenance. Being able to track and record maintenance online has given us far better oversight, improved traceability and helped us streamline our entire fleet management operation. We’re already seeing reductions in both time and costs, and the system has made day-to-day management considerably easier for our team."

Originally from Fermanagh, Monaghan established the business in 2022 as a consultant to transport managers and moved into Innovation Factory around 18 months ago.

He is now rolling out the Fleet Fixation app across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, with potential to expand into additional markets.

He concluded: "Operating from Innovation Factory has benefited the business massively. As a team we are more productive in an office setting and the location and free parking can’t be beaten. This isn’t just having an office in a building though. The help I've had from the staff and the networking among other businesses here give a real sense of community."