We've talked before about eliminating paper and automating some of the more repetitive and time-consuming fleet management tasks.

Not only does it streamline processes, but it also prevents misreads and errors.

Now telematics company Trackunit is applying the concept to the pre-use safety checks that are vital to contractors and rental companies — and they're specific to the machine.

The company's IrisX data platform builds the safety checks digitally from the ground up, eliminating the need to convert documents and spreadsheets.

"Contractors need proof that every asset on site is safe and compliant before it starts work. Trackunit Inspections gives them that proof, built in automatically, shift by shift, across every site,” says Fred Rio, SVP of Product at Trackunit.

How it works

It's important to note that the platform is digital-native, and not digitized.

Trackunit Inspections replaces paper pre-checks with operators running a guided equipment check in the Trackunit On app before every shift.

Each check is verified, timestamped and permanent, tied to a named operator and a specific machine. There's no more guessing about who looked at what, and when.

Operators have the ability to flag issues with photos and notes and the point of check, so problems can be identified before the machine is started for the day.

The daily tire inspection that protects safety and uptime

The platform is connected to the machine and visibile across the site — inspection data sits alongside machine health — meaning managers can see real-time inspection status across every site and can flag a machine before it leaves the yard.

Another plus is that managers receive audit-ready safety documentation, and rental operators get a verified condition record at departure and return, ending disputes about damage.

Sounds like a win-win.