Business profiles - Page 17

How I got here: Matt Dyer, managing director, LeasePlan UK

UK-based manufacturer increases fleet appeal through a wealth of new product and a renewed customer focus

Versatile family-run company claims it can convert or custom-build any vehicle for any purpose, reports Matt de Prez

Wholelife costs of the car really stack up according to Škoda head of fleet Henry Williams explaining Superb’s success

Peter Davenport, group managing director at Motiva Group, tells Fleet Leasing about his key career moves.

That’s the claim award winner Justin Wand made when he joined LAS, the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the ambulance service

Nottingham wants to “lead by example” to encourage businesses to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) after it was named as a Go Ultra Low City.

The Go Ultra Low Companies scheme was launched earlier this year to recognise organisations that commit to using electric vehicles. Andrew Ryan looks at how six fleets achieved the standard

New fleet director Owen Gregory outlines how Ford is aiming to meet customers’ needs of tomorrow.

The force is with Julie Reynolds in more ways than one. Some 13 years ago she became the UK’s first female police fleet manager.

Focus on technology and research is paying off for the automotive giant and its ever-expanding customer base

For years, accurate testing of fuel economy and emissions seemed elusive. But a graduate discovered that by applying ‘clever maths’ a solution could be found.

Increased flexibility and an enthusiasm to adapt to an ever-evolving market has seen FMG build its business

Focus on aftersales as managing director Steve Bridge sets a target for 100% customer retention

Installing forward-facing cameras has reduced insurance claims and protects drivers

A rapidly-changing market has seen fleets look for as much flexibility as possible. That’s music to the ears of Nexus boss David Brennan.

Embrace change and reject the status quo, says Balfour Beatty’s Carl Hanson

The connected car puts telematics at the forefront and Octo Telematics plans to take full advantage, says Jonathan Hewett

Amey’s Tom Lawless explains how outsourcing its fleet management to Hitachi will save money and aid strategic thinking.

Significant structural overhaul positions Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions as a ‘trusted partner’. Stephen Briers reports

Benchmarking your fleet’s processes and collision rates to other companies can have far-reaching effects on safety and costs.

Francis Bleasdale tells Andrew Ryan why FCA can now offer fleets ‘much more’

Putting drivers first, fitting a wide range of safety equipment and using telematics data has helped specialist construction industry contractor Keltbray reduce fleet claims costs by 45%

Phil Clifford hopes a new initiative will make public sector purchasing clearer for all.

Getting the right software package means resisting the temptation to add unnecessary modules and focusing on what is really needed. Catherine Chetwynd finds out how to tell a must-have from a pricey add-on

With businesses making up most of its customer base, Thrifty prides itself on providing great customer service

John Pryor genuinely did not expect to win the Fleet News Hall of Fame award, and is still hungry for improvement

Ingenium engines and aluminium architecture are crucial to JLR’s sales success, according to Jon Wackett

What started with a Plugged-in Fleets Initiative led to a roll-out of electric vehicles to all frontline cars. And vans are next.

Getting car valuations right involves 9.5m observations but there is no substitute for experience.

7.5m invested in vehicles, sites and tech means the company is ready to increase its fleet presence.

With a new ‘Fleet Hub’, a one-million EV sales target and the award-winning XC90, Volvo has laid out some ambitious plans

Late to the SUV party, the Seat Ateca should build on the success of the Leon, but there are no plans for a sports car anytime soon says chief executive Luca De Meo.

‘I have an aversion to grey fleet’ - that’s what Kevin Inns told his new employers when plotting to convert cash-takers to company cars. It’s saved thousands of pounds.

FORS Gold and CLOCS safety schemes contributed to winning new business, says fleet director

Drivers must be first to capture third party details following a collision, or fleets could face a bill ten times higher than necessary. Emma Cooper reports

Amalgamating has enabled better vehicle utilisation, a telematics roll-out and the sharing of good practice

Hired to bring a new approach, Ian Carlisle set about consolidating teams and improving throughput.

The deficiency is making life just as hard for driver supply agencies as it is for everyone else, says Drivers Direct logistics director Michael Watson