Why tyre safety should be a top priority for fleet operators
Tyres, wheels, and hubs are among the most overlooked yet critical components of commercial vehicles. Failures in these areas can result in catastrophic damage, road closures, and loss of life. But they’re also preventable.
In the latest FORS webinar, tyre safety experts from Wheely-Safe joined forces with FORS Director Geraint Davies to explore how modern fleets can eliminate risk through proactive, connected safety systems. Catch-up on the webinar here.
Understanding the risk
Wheel loss and hub fires are not rare. They happen more often than reported, often due to:
– Torque wrenches going out of calibration
– Poorly maintained bearings and brake systems
– Incomplete or missed daily walkaround checks
– Heat stress, terrain fatigue, and environmental conditions
Even the best-run fleets are vulnerable. As Davies shared, his former 100-vehicle operation suffered a devastating hub fire, despite in-house maintenance, OEM parts, and full compliance.
The Wheely-Safe solution
Wheely-Safe offers the world’s first systems that provide real-time alerts for:
– Wheel loss or loosening
– Brake and hub temperature spikes
– Tyre pressure drops (TPMS)
With DVSA accreditation and ADR certification, Wheely-Safe’s tech is now globally approved, including by the Japanese government. The system includes:
– In-cab driver alerts and real-time data updates every 30 mins
– Fleet-wide dashboards and email/SMS alerts
– Remote reporting and walkaround check verification
– Plug-and-play sensors with custom thresholds
The commercial benefits
Beyond compliance and safety, these systems deliver measurable ROI:
– Reduced breakdown costs
– Fewer roadside prohibitions
– Longer tyre life
– Improved fuel efficiency
– Evidence to support audits and incident investigations
Installation is fast, often under 2 hours per vehicle, and scalable across fleets, including in high-risk terrain such as rural UK or Australia’s Outback.
Built by fleet people, for fleet people
Wheely-Safe’s team brings deep transport experience, ensuring every solution is simple to use, easy to integrate, and designed with operators in mind. Whether you’re using your own telematics system or need a standalone dashboard, Wheely-Safe can support both. Find out more information here.