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How can installing a commercial HGV brake tester improve the productivity of your business?

In recent years safety and roadworthiness standards within the haulage industry have come under increasing scrutiny from the DVSA with a combined focus of improving business and helping the environment. As a result, firms are required to brake test all their vehicles over 7.5 tonnes during their regular 6 weekly safety inspections. There is a normal expectation that HGVs will have at least 3 successful brake efficiency tests and an MOT throughout a calendar year. The DVSA also strongly advises that tests are completed on a calibrated roller brake tester and state that testing brakes on the road is insufficient.

As a result, many fleets are finding themselves forced to use external brake testing equipment for their commercial brake testing. The use of external equipment has a knock-on effect of increasing downtime on an already busy fleet, thereby reducing productivity. However, there is a solution which would enable fleets to bring their brake safety testing in-house and that is to install your own commercial brake testing equipment.

Autoquip supply and install a range of HGV brake testers that are the ideal addition to any onsite maintenance workshop. The VTEQ 7000 Series Brake Tester is HGV/ATF DVSA approved and offers all the features required for commercial brake testing as standard. Designed for vehicles weighing up to 18 tonnes, the in-ground tester includes a full PC package as standard and access to the full DVSA latest database. It also comes with a 3-year warranty, again reducing the likelihood of downtime within fleets.

Installing brake testing equipment is not only an investment for the future, showing that you take the safety of road users seriously and are considerate of the environment, it will also aid in improving productivity. Reducing the amount of time that your vehicles are away from the depot using external equipment, means you can get them back out on the road in a much faster turnaround.

The team at Autoquip are always happy to advise you on the best equipment to suit your space and offer a comprehensive service that includes CAD drawings, installation, and continued aftercare. We offer a free site survey and are always happy to provide demonstrations. Get in touch to start a conversation about your HGV brake testing.
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