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newsNI TrucksLet ADVISOR take the strainas O Licensing ApproachesDon’t get caught out when Operator Licensing is introduced here with the new GoodsVehicles Act coming into force in July, bringing with it a major overhaul to the arrangementsof maintenance and vehicle compliance systems for commercial vehicle operators.Technician Lee Rodgersusing ADVISOR systemNI Trucks’ Lee Rodgers andDawn Reeve discuss ADVISOR records14It may seem challenging, but itdoesn’t have to be, thanks toan innovative and well provensystem that provides operatorswith immediate visibility to theirvehicle maintenance recordsonline; it’s already being utilisedby leading blue chip companieshere through Iveco dealers NITrucks with great success.It’s called ADVISOR - AutomatedDistributor Vehicle InspectionOnline Records - a completelytransparent computer basedinspection, service andmaintenance system that deliversmajor benefits to an operator’sbusiness by minimising the effortinvolved in managing a vehiclefleet, controlling documentationand improving communication.NI Trucks Service Manager PaulQuinn says the new licensingrules will undoubtedly increasethe number of occurrencesthat vehicles will have to visitthe workshop and this willhave operational and financialimplications for local operators.In anticipation of that, NI Trucks,who offer Province-wide coveragethrough its main service centres inMallusk and Portadown, togetherwith its satellite locations inColeraine, Claudy and Newcastle,has already made considerableinvestment in equipment,technologies and training toensure it is well placed to meetthe requirements of customersin adapting to the changes.“By using ADVISOR, we candeliver major benefits to anoperator’s business by minimisingthe effort involved in managingtheir vehicle fleet. The systemkeeps VOSA compliant records,it allows for proper schedulingof servicing and also gives theoperator an opportunity to drawup reports on MOT pass rates,repetitive repairs, tyre wear and soTechniciansRyan Johnstonand Lee Rodgersutilising ADVISORon. It is available 24 hours a dayall year round and the operatorcan tailor it to suit his specific andindividual needs,” explains Paul.ADVISOR is also available tothose running mixed fleets. Everymanufacturer is representedon the system – and it alsocovers trailers, forklifts, taillifts, refrigeration units andother plant and equipment.“And as our workshop is openover the week-end, it means, forexample, operators can leave theirtrucks, trailers or refrigerationunits with us on a Friday nightto be ready for collection firstthing Monday morning, keepingdowntime to a bare minimum.”It’s clearly proving a winnerwith operators as NI Trucksalready have around 5,000vehicles on the system; clientssay ADVISOR has takenaway much of the hassle,allowing them to get onwith what they do best.In a nutshell, the benefitsof this highly sophisticatedyet simple to use 24/7 webbased system are many:• No more missing andillegible documentation• Reduced O Licence, serviceand repair administration.• Automated real timecommunication.• Manage performance and trackall key service dates, whilstmonitoring and recordingwho was responsible.• Automate repair approvalauthority and invoicing.• Reduced carbon footprintusing paperless processes.• Be 100% confident thatyou have full visibility ofyour VOSA compliance.Support ServicesNI Trucks also run five RoadsideAssistance vans stocked with partsto ensure it can reach breakdownsas quickly as possible. This serviceis available 24/7 all year roundeither by calling its own 24 hourhelpline or the Iveco free phonenumber, tel 08000 4832 6000.In addition, NI Trucks stocka comprehensive range ofgenuine Iveco, Fiat, Irisbus andall-makes parts at each of itslocations. Significantly, they’reavailable 24/7/365 - evenwhen the factors are closed.The comprehensive partsstock consists of over 10,000lines which also includes anew ‘One Stop’ concept. Thisallows operators to purchase afull range of quality products,including lines not typicallyassociated with a franchisedcommercial vehicle dealer; it alsoparticipates in the Parts PriceChallenge programme wherebyit can price match like-for-likeparts with genuine Iveco parts.So, with just a few monthsremaining until O Licensing goes‘live,’ it’s good to know that NITrucks, with its team of highlytrained, professional technicians,who can call on the very latestand most advanced technology,is fully geared to help operatorsreduce costs to a minimum, whileobtaining the best performanceand maximising vehicle uptime.For more information, or toarrange a free demonstration,please contact Paul Quinn(Service Manager).Tel: 028 9083 3040Mobile: 07789 480178Email: pquinn@ni-trucks.co.ukNI Trucks 1pg.indd 14 19/03/2012 16:30