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TACHOGRAPH ANALYSIS
Gwynedd Shipping Ltd (GSL), a leading transportation and
shipping company specialising in UK and Ireland general
haulage, have praised the day they switched to TruTac’s
software. GSL says all procedures relating to tachograph
analysis, debriefing drivers and management reporting
are completed faster and easier since moving to TruTac’s
compliance software.
Based at Holyhead in North Wales, GSL are widely recognised
as a leading supplier of full and part load transport services in
the UK & Ireland. With a fleet of 87 tractor units and over 650
trailers, the company provides a wide range of transport solutions,
including aerospace, automotive, chemical, construction, events
& exhibitions, FMCG retail, forestry, manufacturing, paper &
packaging, pharmaceutical and steel.
“With such a diverse operation,” says Group Transport Manager
Howard Owen, “we need to embracemultiple skill sets to safely and
securely handle virtually every type of cargo. Also, each industry
sector presents its own unique challenges, which require close
vehicle and driver monitoring to maintain the highest levels of
safety and commercial efficiency.”
To help achieve this, GSL replaced their existing software system
with TruTac’s TruAnalysis module – for easier and more accurate
tachograph analysis and management, driver debriefing,
compliance control and instant drivers’ hours reporting.
“For example, we have 5 depots strategically located throughout
the UK and Ireland,” continues Howard, “and our delivery routes
are literally changing every hour of the day. Using the TruTac system
however, we can see any driver’s hours on screen and determine
at a glance if there is time available to accommodate a new
assignment. This is perfect for route planning, WTD considerations
and, of course, good customer service.”
Among other features, TruAnalysis includes intuitive navigation;
auto reports; DVSA Earned Recognition reporting; multi-site and
divisions control and secure online document storage and retrieval.
“The system does everything we need,” adds Howard. “Above all,
it’s easy to use and all the info is on one screen - clear, concise,
compliant. Without doubt, an integral part of our business
operation.”
Gwynedd Shipping Ltd is ISO 9001 accredited, a member of BIFA,
the RHA & IRHA. The operation is also FORS accredited since 2013
and has received 8 successive International Safety Awards from
the British Safety Council. GSL is also a member of the Palletways
Distribution network, offering pallet services across Europe.
TruTac makes compliance control easy
for Gwynedd Shipping