Tesco have introduced FleetScout’s Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) system at their Peterborough Distribution Centre, enabling them to automatically scan vehicles for damage as they enter or leave the site, and keep a real-time record of their fleet’s damage profile.
Watch the video below to see our AI-powered vehicle inspection system in action, and discover how it’s helped Tesco to reduce damage-related costs by over 18% year-to-date:
Using AI vehicle inspections to drive down damage costs for Tesco
Tesco operates one of the most sophisticated delivery fleets in the UK. They approached us in need of a more streamlined solution for tracking & managing vehicle condition, which is crucial for maintaining both safety and efficiency in their day-to-day operations.
We collaborated with Tesco throughout every step of the design & development process, building a tailored inspection system to counter some of the most significant challenges faced by fleets today.
FleetScout AVI has been in use at Tesco’s Peterborough depot since early 2025 and has already delivered measurable benefits for the supermarket; improving damage detection processes, reducing unreported defects, and allowing them to react faster to resolve issues.
This, in turn, has prevented problems from escalating, and supported the safe & efficient operation of Tesco’s nationwide fleet. Since the implementation of our proactive, AI-powered inspection technology, Tesco has reported a significant reduction in both vehicle downtime and damage repair costs.
“The results have been immediate – we’ve already seen an 18% year-on-year reduction in damage-related costs since introducing this innovative technology.
We have much better visibility of fleet condition, so we can be proactive to ensure Tesco vehicles are on the road delivering great quality goods to our stores and our customers.”
– Cliff Smith, Fleet Engineering Manager, Tesco
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A Safer, Smarter Fleet with AI Vehicle Inspections
FleetScout’s fully-automated vehicle inspection systems enable fleets to scan vehicles for damage in seconds, and maintain a real-time, fleet-wide view of their damage profile.
Our modular AVI pillars can be installed anywhere on your fleet’s premises, including at entrances and exits, to scan vehicles for defects in seconds as they enter or leave your site.
Our powerful visual AI has been trained on thousands of instances of vehicle damage, enabling it to detect everything from minor scratches to structural issues with high-accuracy, in real-time.
Once scanned, a comprehensive condition report is sent directly to FleetScout Central – our fully-connected vehicle management system. From here, you can schedule repairs, automatically flag to key fleet stakeholders, and ensure your vehicles keep moving without a hitch.
Discover a smarter way to manage fleet condition in real-time, without the need for manual inspections:
