Case Study – Fleetmod – A-Frames for Towing
Overview
Archway Road Master, a regional road maintenance and logistics provider, sought to improve the mobility of its small equipment fleet and reduce downtime during site-to-site transfers. By integrating towing A-frames into its operations, the organization aimed to streamline transport, enhance safety, and reduce fuel and labour costs.
Example
A typical use case involved transporting light commercial vehicles, maintenance buggies, and support units between urban maintenance zones. Previously, the company relied on flatbed trucks or hired transport, which often caused scheduling delays. With A-frame towing systems, these smaller vehicles could be safely and quickly towed behind larger work trucks already on-site.
The Challenge
Archway Road Master faced several operational hurdles:
- High transport costs caused by outsourcing vehicle relocation.
- Delays in field response, as secondary vehicles needed dedicated transport.
- Inefficiency in fleet movement, especially for short-distance transfers within active maintenance routes.
- Safety concerns with ad-hoc towing methods that lacked standardized equipment.
- Additional Staff needed but not always available.
The company needed a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective method to move auxiliary vehicles without increasing operational complexity.
Our Approach
Based on a review of common towing requirements and site environments, certified A-frame towing systems appear to be a suitable solution, designed to.
- Meet DVSA and local road safety standards.
- Ensure safe, stable towing of small and lightweight service vehicles.
- Integrate seamlessly with existing fleet vehicles without major modification.
- Reduce reliance on flatbed trucks for non-essential moves.
Additionally, driver training and safety protocols were implemented to ensure proper use.
Execution
Implementation occurred in two stages:
- Equipment Selection & Customization – Choosing A-frames compatible with the full range of support vehicles; custom brackets and attachment points were installed for optimal fit.
- Full Deployment & Training – All road teams received structured training on hookup procedures, braking considerations, and emergency protocols.
Results
Archway Road Master appears to have achieved significant improvements.:
- Faster redeployment of equipment, improving daily productivity across teams.
- Reduced third-party transport dependency, providing more flexible scheduling.
- Improved safety consistency, as A-frames replaced informal towing practices.
- Lower fuel consumption, as towing required fewer dedicated vehicle trips.
Overall, the use of towing A-frames streamlined fleet operations and enhanced the organization’s responsiveness on maintenance routes.
Conclusion
The adoption of towing A-frames has proven to be a cost-effective and operationally efficient solution for Archway Road Master. By allowing safer and more flexible movement of small fleet vehicles, the company reduced downtime, increased productivity, and established a more reliable logistics process. This case highlights how practical equipment upgrades can produce measurable improvements in performance and resource management.
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