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What Is FleetVSiON®? TCM's Fleet Management Solution Explained

Written by Marcus Turner | Mar 31, 2026 1:58:20 PM

Warehousing and logistics operations are under more pressure than ever with rising demand, tight margins, and the need for safer, more efficient workflows. That's where FleetVSiON® comes in.

Read on to find out what FleetVSiON® is, how it works in practice, and how it can help you run a safer, more efficient and cost-effective fleet.

 

What Is FleetVSiON®?

TCM, together with FleetVSiON® brings advanced telematics and fleet management solutions. It connects your trucks, your operators, and your data so you can see exactly what's happening in your operation, in real time.

Instead of relying on manual checks, paper logs, or assumptions, FleetVSION gives you live insight into:

  • Who is operating each truck
  • How and where your trucks are being used
  • When safety checks are completed
  • Which assets need attention before they fail

At TCM, we believe that visibility is the foundation of a well-run fleet, which means you have the insight to move from reacting to problems, to preventing them.

How Does FleetVSiON® Work?

The idea behind FleetVSiON® is to capture what your trucks are doing, turn it into clear information, and use it to make better decisions.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

On-truck hardware

A compact telematics unit is fitted to each truck. This device records key data including operating hours, impacts, error codes, and pre-operational safety check completion.

Operator identification

Drivers log in using RFID cards, so only authorised, in-licence operators can use the equipment. Every truck event is linked back to a specific person — supporting accountability and targeted training.

Cloud-based platform

Data from your fleet is securely transmitted to a cloud portal, presented as dashboards, KPIs, and reports that you can access from anywhere — or integrate with your existing systems.

The result is a real-time view of your fleet that's straightforward for operators and managers alike. It simply makes the information you already need easier to see and act on.

What Are the Key Features of FleetVSiON®?

1. Access control and driver accountability

Only trained, authorised operators can start a truck. Licence status and truck-type permissions are managed centrally, helping you reduce unauthorised use, match the right operator with the right equipment, and strengthen your safety culture.

2. Digital pre-operational checks

Paper checklists are easy to skip or complete inconsistently. With FleetVSION, checks are carried out digitally on the truck. Drivers complete customisable checklists before use, failed items can trigger alerts or lockouts, and records are stored automatically for audit and compliance.

This helps ensure trucks are safe before they enter service — without the admin burden of chasing paperwork.

3. Live fleet visibility

Knowing where your trucks are and how they're being used is essential in a busy operation. FleetVSiON® gives you real-time location and movement history, insight into idle time versus active use, and a clear view of which assets are available — so the right equipment is always in the right place.

4. Usage monitoring

Understanding utilisation is one of the most powerful levers for reducing cost. With FleetVSiON®, you can see which trucks are overworked and which are underused, balance workloads across the fleet, and make informed decisions on fleet size and future investment.

5. Impact detection and incident logging

Impacts are a major source of hidden cost — from racking damage to unplanned downtime. FleetVSiON® detects and records impacts in real time, capturing the force, time, and truck involved, and linking events to the logged-in operator. Over time, this helps reduce damage, improve safety behaviours, and protect your infrastructure.

6. Maintenance and health monitoring

Unplanned breakdowns disrupt production and put pressure on your team. FleetVSiON® helps you stay ahead by monitoring error codes and truck health in real time, highlighting issues before they become failures, and supporting smarter service planning. More trucks available. Fewer emergency callouts.

7. Data analysis and reporting

Individual data points are useful but together, they tell the story of your operation. FleetVSiON®’s reporting tools allow you to track KPIs over time, compare sites, shifts, or truck types, and identify trends and improvement opportunities — so you can keep making tangible changes on the warehouse floor.

How Does FleetVSiON® Support Your Strategy?

When we speak with operations and fleet managers, we consistently hear the same priorities: keep people safe, keep product moving, and keep costs under control.

FleetVSiON® is built around exactly those goals:

  • Reducing risk
  • Improving uptime
  • Optimising investment
  • Enabling continuous improvement

FleetVSiON® as Part of a Managed Fleet Approach

On its own, FleetVSiON® gives you valuable insight but combined with a managed fleet service, it becomes a tool for ongoing improvement.

In a managed model, TCM and our dealer network use FleetVSiON® data to help you design the right mix and size of trucks, plan maintenance and replacement cycles, track safety and performance improvements, and adapt your fleet as your business changes.

At TCM, we're driven by your success — and that means working with you for the long term, not just at the point of sale.

Is FleetVSION Right for Your Operation?

Every operation is different, but these questions are a good starting point:

  • Do you have full visibility of how your trucks are used today?
  • Can you easily identify underused assets, repeat incidents, or emerging maintenance issues?
  • Are safety checks and licence management consistent and auditable across your sites?
  • Do you have the data you need to plan for future growth?

If the answer to any of these is "not yet", FleetVSiON® can help bridge that gap — whether you're operating a single site or a complex, multi-site, mixed-brand fleet.

To find out how FleetVSiON® could work in your operation, speak to your local TCM dealer today.

FleetVSiON® is an OEM product delivered by our solutions partner, Logisnext.