JJX Logistics adopts ‘Spillard Live’ to boost driver safety

JJX Logistics, which has increased its workforce by 20% to 65 people, has joined fleets run by AF Blakemore, DHL, Fowler Welch, Lomas Distribution and Marston to become an early adopter of ‘Spillard Live’, a new platform designed for the future of connected vehicle technology.

‘Spillard Live’ is Spillard Safety Systems’ latest product offering and, based on an award-winning Internet of Things (IoT) platform that can track a vehicle in real-time with live video and analytics, it captures, processes and learns from multiple sources, and has been designed so that it is compatible with any device capable of transmitting datasets.

The data received is analysed using complex algorithms to improve driver behaviour, so much so that audible alerts can be sent to notify employees that their actions are being recorded – a feature that has been proven to have a positive effect on their behaviour.

John Donovan, MD and founder of JJX Logistics, explains: “The last eighteen months have seen us enjoy significant growth, with the move to our new 150,000 sq ft facility quickly following on from the launch of a depot in London Heathrow and a thriving Paris operation. Whilst our fleet and the number of journeys we make for clients across 12 different industries are expanding, the safety of our drivers and cargo continues to be paramount and that’s why we decided to tap into our strategic relationship with Spillard Safety Systems.”

By fitting the industry-leading 4 camera system (front, rear, offside and nearside) to 10 of its vehicles, Kingswinford-based JJX Logistics can now dial in remotely to view all of the cameras in real-time, as well as being able to view historical footage. This means accidents can be reviewed to determine cause and liability, whilst the system’s in-built GPS allows every truck to be tracked during the 50 weekly trips they make across Europe.

Another benefit is improved health and safety, with the driver now able to use the cameras to view blind spots on the nearside (when left indicator is activated) and also the rear blind spot when in reverse, thanks to with Spillard Safety Systems.

Mr. Donovan added: “We asked its experts to look at the way we operated and how we could utilise the latest technology, with the outcome being ‘Spillard Live’, initially installed on 10 vehicles out of our 45 fleet. There is little doubt it’s the future and our drivers have been very complimentary so far. We can track where all of the 10 vehicles are in real-time and can clearly see what has happened if an incident occurs – this has already helped us prove that a couple of accidents were not our responsibility.

“Most importantly though is the way the cameras improve visibility of our drivers, keeping them and other road users safe.”

Spillard Safety Systems, which recently secured £800,000 of new contracts to put it on course for £6m annual sales, has been making strong inroads into the commercial sector since entering it in 2015.

Craig Spillard, Finance Director at Spillard Safety Systems, concluded: “Our solutions offer the best of both worlds for firms like JJX Logistics, who want to manage strong growth whilst also ensuring the safety of staff and other road users. We are constantly innovating our product range to make sure we are at the forefront of solutions that help ‘kill blind spots’ and make driving or operating equipment safer.”