However, can detailed analysis of forklift drivers’ actions really improve the performance of an operation?
Many businesses use Transmon Engineering’s fleet management systems to help effectively manage and optimise the use of their forklift truck fleets. Typical systems are fitted directly to individual forklift trucks to log specific data during each shift, such as the truck’s operational hours and movements or any impact that occurs. Transmon has recently enhanced its offering to get more data from the drivers themselves who directly affect the way the equipment is used. Perhaps the most notable addition is the driver’s daily check list and acceptance feature on their TDS5. This system relies on the operator to carry out the necessary checks (such as oil, brakes and lift chains) and enter the data, in order to enable the truck’s ignition. This ensures the truck is in a safe working condition before the shift starts and will help identify problems before they arise and become too costly. “A good fleet management system in place can ensure that operations run efficiently and that forklift u
