At a glance
| Client | UK haulage business (private app) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Road haulage and logistics |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Services | Mobile app design and development, API integration |
| Technology | React Native, Node.js API, MySQL |
| Platforms | iOS and Android |
The client
This app was built for the same UK haulage business that uses our transport management system. The office side was in place; the next step was giving drivers a simple tool in their pocket.
The challenge
- Drivers needed to complete daily walkaround checks quickly, before setting off.
- Defects had to reach the office straight away, with clear evidence.
- Drivers work in yards and on roads with weak signal.
- The app had to be simple enough that drivers would actually use it every day.
What we built
- Guided walkaround checklist with large, clear controls.
- Photo defect reporting, attached automatically to the right vehicle and sent to the office.
- Assigned jobs with one-tap status updates.
- Document reminders so drivers know when their licence, CPC or tacho card is due.
- Offline-ready behaviour that keeps working with poor signal and syncs when the connection returns.
- Push alerts for new jobs and important updates.
Technology
The app is built in React Native, giving the client one codebase for both iOS and Android. It talks to the same Node.js API and MySQL database as the TMS, so a defect reported in the cab appears in the office dashboard straight away.
The result
The haulier has a complete loop: drivers check and report in the app, the office tracks the defect through to repair in the TMS, and the records are ready for any audit. Read more about this approach in our guide to digital walkaround checks and our React Native vs native comparison.
Planning something similar? See our mobile app development and web development for UK businesses pages, or tell us about your project.
