HIAB and Lorry Loader Hire Carries the Same Compliance Weight as Crane Hire
A lorry-mounted knuckle boom crane is a lifting appliance subject to LOLER — requiring 6-monthly thorough examination, operator certification, and a competent lift supervisor. Operators who treat HIABs as commercial vehicles rather than lifting appliances and skip compliance documentation face the same enforcement and liability exposure as crane hire operators who do the same.
Lorry Loader Hire With LOLER Compliance From Day One
LOLER Thorough Examination Records
Store 6-monthly examination certs per loader with automated expiry alerts — no vehicle operates as a crane without current documentation.
Operator CPCS Card Tracking
Log A30B lorry loader CPCS card details and expiry per operator — hire blocked if certification has lapsed.
Outrigger Deployment Records
Log outrigger deployment, ground condition assessment, and mat deployment per lift job — evidence of safe setup for any incident investigation.
Project-Based Billing
Bill by day, lift count, or project phase with contractor purchase order references on every invoice.
For HIAB Hire Operators and Plant Companies Running Loader Fleets
Slinging and Lifting Gear Tracking
Track slings, shackles, and hooks dispatched with each loader — inspected per LOLER and returned per job.
SWL Configuration Records
Store safe working load at radius charts per crane model — provided to lift supervisors with every hire confirmation.
Vehicle Maintenance and MOT Records
Track HGV MOT, service intervals, and tachograph calibration for the carrier vehicle alongside crane compliance.
Main Contractor PO Invoicing
Raise invoices against project purchase orders with lift count, vehicle registration, and operator name on every line.
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“We run eight HIABs. LOLER certs, A30B cards, outrigger records — Renttix tracks every compliance element. When a client asks for our compliance documentation, we generate it from the system in minutes.”
Lorry Loader Hire Software — Common Questions
Each loader has a LOLER compliance record. Thorough examination certs are stored with 6-monthly expiry dates. The system blocks the vehicle from crane operations if a cert lapses and alerts you ahead of the renewal date.
Operator CPCS card details and expiry dates are logged per individual. The system prevents assignment of operators with lapsed cards and alerts you ahead of renewal — ensuring only certificated operators are dispatched.
Before each lift job, the operator logs outrigger deployment positions, ground surface type, and mat placement. This creates a per-lift safety record that is stored against the hire — available for any incident investigation or insurance claim.
The HGV vehicle has its own maintenance record alongside the crane's LOLER record. MOT expiry, service dates, and tachograph calibration are tracked in the same system — a single vehicle record for both vehicle and crane compliance.
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