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A groundbreaking vehicle tracking and weighing system is set to help hauliers and LGV drivers avoid running foul of hefty VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency) fines for overweight vehicles.
Navman has joined forces with on-board weighing systems specialist Red Forge Limited, to offer employers automatic alerts when their vehicles become overloaded.
If a vehicle exceeds it's weight limit, the unique system will trigger an automatic alert in the driver's cab, and simultaneously send an alert message to the employers office PC or mobile phone.
Raw data from the Red Forge on-board weighing system is processed and transmitted to the employer via Navman's wireless technology. The integrated system is suitable for both light and heavy goods vehicles.
The co-creators of the system are confident it will help companies avoid the major fines and lost time associated with overweight vehicles. In 2005, VOSA stopped and checked 57,526 commercial vehicles, of which 21% of LGV's (Light Goods Vehicles) were prohibited for overloading.
Penalties can range from a £5,000 fine for each overloaded axle, to license revocations and criminal prosecution for both driver and responsible company personnel in severe cases. In addition, as overloading is illegal, insurance can become void if a vehicle is involved in a crash.
Iain Moody, Senior Sales Engineer for Red Forge Limited, said "This technology provides a crucial safety net for companies operating vehicle fleets. Ensuring that qa vehicle is safe to drive is the joint responsibility of the driver and the employer. This system simultaneaously alerts both parties when a vehicle exceeds it's weight limit, so that corrective action can be taken."
He added: "We had been aware of Navman's innovations in vehicle tracking technology for some time, and were keen to work with them. By pooling our expertise, we've been able to create a product theat meets a genuine industry need. We're confident it will be welcomed by many companies with a mobile workforce."
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