Name: FleetBolt
Author: FleetBolt

Question 1

What is FleetBolt?

Accepted Answer

FleetBolt is a simple, UK-focused fleet and plant machinery management platform built for construction companies, logistics operators, farmers and agricultural contractors, plant hire businesses, and manufacturing firms. It helps you track compliance (MOT, LOLER thorough examinations, PSV, safety inspections, tax, insurance), schedule maintenance, log events, calculate true operating costs per hour/km, and manage key dates — all in one place to avoid fines, downtime, and unexpected costs.

Question 2

Who is FleetBolt designed for?

Accepted Answer

FleetBolt is ideal for UK businesses that own or operate fleets of heavy equipment, vehicles, and plant machinery. This includes construction contractors, plant hire companies, logistics and haulage firms, farmers and agricultural contractors, manufacturing operations with forklifts/machinery, and any business needing to stay on top of LOLER, MOT/PSV, service intervals, and cost tracking. It scales from sole traders with a few assets to larger teams with hundreds.

Question 3

What regulations does FleetBolt help me comply with?

Accepted Answer

FleetBolt supports key UK regulations for fleet and lifting equipment including: LOLER 1998 (thorough examinations every 6-12 months), PUWER 1998 (provision and use of work equipment), MOT/PSV requirements (for applicable vehicles), Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, vehicle tax/insurance renewals, and general health & safety obligations. It helps avoid fines (LOLER non-compliance can exceed £20,000) and provides auditable records for HSE inspections.

Question 4

How does FleetBolt handle upcoming regulatory changes?

Accepted Answer

FleetBolt is built with future-proof compliance in mind, including evolving UK emissions rules (ULEZ expansions, net-zero targets) and potential digital reporting requirements. Our key dates and reminders system will adapt as new obligations emerge. By using FleetBolt now, you'll have structured digital records ready for any future mandatory systems.

Question 5

What core features does FleetBolt include?

Accepted Answer

FleetBolt offers: unlimited asset inventory (with photos/specs/clock readings), LOLER/MOT/PSV/safety inspection tracking with reminders, hour/date-based service scheduling, event logging (service/repair/breakdown with photos), operating cost calculator (per hour/km including depreciation/fuel/tyres/labour), key dates dashboard (colour-coded urgency), checklists, PDF exports/reports, and team access for drivers/operators.

Question 6

How does compliance tracking work?

Accepted Answer

Add your assets once, set intervals (e.g., LOLER 6/12 months, safety inspections X weeks), and FleetBolt auto-calculates due dates with 30-day warnings. Log events or inspections to update records automatically. View everything in a colour-coded dashboard (red overdue → green ok). Upload certificates and get PDF reports for audits.

Question 7

Can I calculate true operating costs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — set per-hour or per-km models, input expected life, salvage value, annual maintenance/usage, diesel costs, tyre life, labour rates, etc. FleetBolt calculates real-time cost per hour/km, depreciation, and fleet averages. Export detailed PDF breakdowns with your branding.

Question 8

How does event and maintenance logging work?

Accepted Answer

Quickly record any event (service, repair, inspection, breakdown, damage) with date, clock reading, notes, who carried it out, and up to 3 photos. Events can update compliance fields (e.g., new LOLER date) automatically. Full history table with filters and CSV export.

Question 9

What are the FleetBolt pricing plans?

Accepted Answer

Starter £8.99 +VAT/month (1 user only, unlimited assets, core compliance/event/checklists); Professional £29.99 +VAT/month (1 admin + up to 5 additional user seats, adds costs calculator, job tracking, priority support); Enterprise £54.99 +VAT/month (1 admin + up to 10 user seats, API/custom dashboards/GPS coming soon, dedicated support). Add extra seats/drivers to any plan for £7.99 +VAT/month each. Save 30% on any plan (and extra seats) when billed annually. Free to get started, no card required — upgrade whenever you're ready.

Question 10

Can I add more users or drivers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — additional seats/drivers cost £7.99 +VAT per month each on any plan (30% off if billed annually). Owners keep full control; seats can view/add events/checklists but have limits on sensitive areas like full costings. Easy to add/remove via profile settings.

Question 11

Do I need a credit card to get started, and can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

No — FleetBolt is free to get started, no credit card required. Create your account and explore the core features straight away, then upgrade to a paid plan whenever you need team seats or advanced features. Cancel or downgrade anytime (monthly plans end at billing cycle close). No long-term contracts or hidden fees.

Question 12

Is FleetBolt mobile-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes — fully responsive design works great on phones/tablets. Drivers/operators can log events, upload photos, complete checklists, and view key dates in the field. Add to home screen for app-like experience (iOS: Share > Add to Home Screen; Android: Menu > Add to Home).

Question 13

Can I use FleetBolt offline?

Accepted Answer

Basic form filling saves locally until you reconnect, but full saving/sync requires internet. For remote sites, complete entries where signal is available. Enhanced offline mode planned for future updates.

Question 14

How secure is my fleet data?

Accepted Answer

All data encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Hosted on secure Supabase infrastructure with backups. Complies with UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018. Records retained as long as your account is active (export anytime).

Question 15

How do I get started with FleetBolt?

Accepted Answer

Sign up in under 2 minutes: enter email/password, add business details, and start adding assets. Free to get started, no card needed. Import existing data via CSV if needed (contact support).

Question 16

Is there support or onboarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes — in-app guidance, help articles, email support (support@fleetbolt.app), and priority help for Pro/Enterprise. Intuitive design means most users start logging in minutes.

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