IF your small business or SME is currently running a fleet of vans a new partnership between Mercedes-Benz Vans, the Freight Transport Association, and FleetCheck could prove useful

Fleet Safe compliance software for small to medium fleets is an online software platform and mobile app designed to enable efficient recording of pre-use vehicle checks, vehicle status including MOT, insurance, and RFL dates, and access to company policies. It can even include fuel purchase and mileage capture.

Fleet Safe has been designed to be clear and simple to use. A ‘traffic light’ system against each vehicle uploaded to the software highlights the status of a van at a glance; keeping businesses moving and giving van operators one less thing to worry about.

As part of the new collaboration Fleet Safe can also provide access to the FTA’s van information flows and Guide to Van Excellence, which contain best practice guidance and information specifically for those tasked with the operation of their van fleet. Mercedes-Benz Vans customers will also have access to the FTA advice service to ensure they always remain compliant and in control.

Andy Eccles, Head of Business Development, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, said:

“Compliance is vital when it comes to health and safety – not to mention to the reputation of a business – and maintaining road-worthy and legal vehicles is key to keeping businesses moving”.

Fleet Safe software offers customers an easy way to keep on top of all fleet-related tasks and responsibilities, keeping vehicles on the road and earning their keep.

The FTA has also confirmed that van operators using Fleet Safe are also invited to go for FTA Van Excellence remote audit to help raise standards in the transport industry.

Fleet Safe is free for the first year to customers operating between 25 and 250 vans who have purchased a new Mercedes-Benz van. If the vehicle is funded via Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Fleet Safe is free for three years.