In an industry where safety is crucial and staff efficiency is such a key aspect of staying in business, the need to continuously upskill employees and managers should not be underestimated.
From understanding compliance regulations to fleet maintenance, those working in the coach and bus sectors have an ongoing task when it comes to professional development.
However, a range of products and services are on offer to help and here we look at two businesses with apps which make training more straightforward.
EOS Training assists with compliance
Staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving regulations and compliance requirements in the transport management field can be a daunting task for any transport manager.
However, EOS Training’s EOS TM Guide App is one solution which helps make compliance more convenient, sustainable and efficient.
The EOS TM Guide App offers a one-stop solution for all compliance needs, providing transport managers with the latest regulations and guidelines instantly.
With 30 comprehensive modules covering various aspects of road haulage or passenger transport management, users can access the information they need anytime, anywhere.
To ensure a thorough understanding of compliance requirements, the TM Guide App incorporates knowledge checks at the end of each module. These checks not only boost learning but also help transport managers stay on top of their game.
The app offers a comprehensive search facility that allows transport managers to find answers to their queries instantly. This efficient search functionality saves time, enabling themto focus on their core responsibilities without any unnecessary delays.
Continuous learning and professional development are crucial for transport managers to demonstrate their commitment to ongoing improvement.
The TM Guide App provides certified evidence of continuing professional development, enabling transport managers to highlight their dedication to staying up to date with industry standards.
In an industry where regulations are constantly evolving, staying informed about changes and developments is essential. The app keeps transport managers updated with live industry updates and bulletins, ensuring that they are always aware of the latest compliance requirements.
It also sets a benchmark for sustainability by eliminating the need for bulky yearbook-based guides and reducing paper waste. Transport managers can now access compliance information conveniently and responsibly, aligning their practices with environmental consciousness.
The TM Guide App is not limited to transport managers. It also serves as an invaluable tool for supervisors and those who operate without the need for a transport manager.
By equipping every industry professional with the necessary knowledge, the app ensures a comprehensive approach to compliance and promotes a culture of adherence to regulations within the industry.
The EOS TM Guide App is a revolutionary tool that empowers transport managers to navigate the complexities of compliance with ease.
By providing convenience, comprehensive content, sustainability, and continuous professional development opportunities, the app sets a new standard for transport compliance.
TruTac’s suite of apps
TruTac, one of the UK’s leading software providers for the PSV and commercial transport sectors, sees ongoing product training as key for operators, fleet managers and drivers whose aim is to maintain optimum compliance control and business efficiency.
“We have a comprehensive range of PSV compliance control and fleet management products, all of which were designed in close cooperation with the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and fleet operators,” says TruTac’s Managing Director, Jemma James.
“Every product is integrated, within a single portal, making it intuitive and simple to use.
“However, our constant cycle of investment and product enhancements means regular refresher training and knowledge updates are always useful.
“This ensures personnel are kept up to speed, both with the practical and regulatory aspects of running an efficient operation and driving maximum benefits from our products.”
Designed for the PSV industry but already widely used in the commercial transport sector, TruTac’s Drivers App (available in PSV and CPT versions) is devised for simple compliance management and lower running costs all-round. The app is available on both Apple and Android mobile phones.
Modules such as TruAnalysis, TruTime, and TruDocuments Premium can be accessed directly through the app. In addition, the app can seamlessly send data from walk-round checks straight through to the TruFleet system for ease of PSV fleet maintenance planning and to keep vehicles moving.
Our constant cycle of investment and product enhancements means regular refresher training and knowledge updates are always useful.
CPT Time is a web-based time and attendance and human resources clocking system for analysing and managing working time.
The TruTac CPT-developed system accurately records staff attendance using digital tachograph driver cards or employee smart cards, providing clocked versus tacho data. It is fully approved and accredited by CPT.
CPT Time, used alongside CPT Tacho Analysis, also records all lead in and lead out, giving valuable data if drivers incorrectly enter their start and end times, providing a complete working time directive solution.
TruTac’s TruDocuments Premium is a relatively new upgrade for users of its TruDocuments platform to help operators better manage documents and move ever closer to a completely paperless operation.
Like an interactive document library, TruDocuments Premium allows customers to make the likes of policies, handbooks, certificates and other vital literature directly available to drivers via the TruTac app.
When published, the documents are instantly available to all employees with access to the app, to a portion of the workforce or individuals of the operator’s choosing.
TruTac provides a range of configurable training options, which can be delivered remotely or face-to-face, whether in Coventry or at any customer site throughout the UK.
