Case Study
How Francis Transport (Northwich) Ltd Built a Safer, Smarter Fleet with SCC DVRs and DVS/PSS Camera Systems
- Seamless DVS and PSS compliance across mixed fleet operations
- Fleetwide DVR coverage for reliable, accessible incident footage
- Fast installation with minimal vehicle downtime
- Proven system performance with responsive technical support
- Improved driver confidence and measurable cost savings
Client Profile
Project Background
Francis Transport (Northwich) Ltd is a well-established road haulage specialist based in Cheshire, operating a modern and versatile fleet across the UK. The company provides reliable, high-volume transport services for a range of industries, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
When the company needed to ensure its London-operating vehicles were compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), SCC supplied and installed the required systems. Recognising the wider benefits of improved visibility and incident recording, Francis Transport went on to fit SCC DVR systems across the entire fleet. More recently, the original DVS vehicles were upgraded to the latest PSS (Progressive Safe System) standard to maintain compliance and enhance protection for vulnerable road users.
The Challenge
Francis Transport needed a solution that would:
- Deliver DVS compliance for vehicles entering London;
- Maintain compliance for London based vehicles with the PSS upgrade;
- Offer reliable, accessible footage if and when incidents occur;
- Integrate seamlessly across a mixed fleet with minimal disruption and downtime;
- Provide proven reliability, responsive support, and long-term value
Whilst only part of the fleet initially needed DVS compliance, the company wanted a solution that would scale fleetwide and provide consistent, actionable evidence across all operations.
The SCC Solution
SCC worked closely with Francis Transport to implement a tiered pragmatic solution tailored to their operational needs:
DVS Camera Systems
- First fitted to vehicles that operate in London to ensure DVS compliance
- Provided the required camera coverage and regulatory documentation
- Installed with minimal disruption so trucks remained operational for deliveries
DVR Camera Systems
- Rolled out across the entire fleet to deliver comprehensive recording capability
- Enabled easy, centralised access to footage for incident review and claims handling
- Supported driver protection, training and quicker internal investigations
PSS Camera Systems Upgrade
- Upgraded the DVS vehicles to the PSS standard for enhanced safety features
- Added AI-assisted detection to improve situational awareness and evidence capture
- Ensured ongoing compliance with the latest TfL safety requirements
Technical Advantages
- Proven reliability in operational conditions
- Minimal installation time and low VOR impact
- Strong aftercare and rapid follow-up when footage is required
- Cost-effective, scalable solution that fits mixed fleets
Francis Transport chose SCC for reliability, prompt follow-up, and competitive pricing, allowing them to be confident the systems would deliver when required.
The Result
By implementing the staged SCC solution, Francis Transport has achieved:
- Full DVS compliance for vehicles entering London, meeting all regulatory requirements
- PSS-standard upgrades for ongoing compliance and enhanced driver and road user safety
- Comprehensive camera coverage across the entire fleet, supporting operational oversight
- Reduced insurance costs by an estimated 15–20%, thanks to reliable, easily accessible footage
- Improved driver accountability and confidence, reinforcing a proactive safety culture
Assistant Transport Planner Mark Duncalf reflected on the benefits of SCC’s solutions:
“We don’t like having to use the DVR systems, because it usually means something has gone wrong. But when we do, they have always provided the footage we need, good or bad, and quickly, clearly, and reliably. It gives us confidence to manage incidents effectively, protect our drivers, and close down spurious claims, all while maintaining compliance on the vehicles that need it. The team at SCC is always very responsive and the follow up is excellent; their support has made a real difference to our day-to-day operations.“
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