Webfleet has created a unique driver safety solution for The Bristol Port Company to stop unauthorised use of high-risk plant equipment, while helping cut projected fleet emissions by 79.2 tonnes of CO2 a year.
One of the UK's largest deep-sea multi-modal transport hubs, Bristol Port handles 12 million tonnes of cargo annually across a 2,600-acre estate. Its diverse fleet spans more than 200 cars, LCVs and heavy plant, including container stackers, excavators and Class 5 forklifts.
Webfleet was appointed to create a bespoke driver identification solution to ensure only approved personnel can operate high-risk plant equipment. Before ignition, the platform checks a driver's access-control keycard against an approved white list and the correct in-date specialist licence, immobilising the vehicle if either check fails.
“The Webfleet team has been highly proactive in tailoring its driver ID platform to the demands of a complex port environment, with hundreds of dockers, plant operators and subcontractors on site daily," said Bailee Harrison, engineering co-ordinator at The Bristol Port Company.
"Any unlicensed vehicle use could expose us to serious risk of uninsured liability. By integrating all our fleet management and compliance needs onto one platform, we know we can now rely on Webfleet to protect our drivers and our reputation."
The system also flags every denied access attempt, helping to highlight where further training may be needed.
"It's free training in ultimately transferable skills, which is a win-win for both the port and the driver," said Harrison.
