Business profiles - Page 28

Same-day delivery company exploits technology to manage its 2,000 self-employed drivers in a business that makes five million critical deliveries every year.

Improved supplies of Amarok expected to lift Volkswagen's market share.

Supplementing its fleet with up to 400 rented vans brings flexibility and savings to Kelly Group.

The merging of Scottish police forces into a new 'super fleet' next year could, Tony Chalk says, 'save up to £5 million a year'.

The promise of lower fuel and accident bills persuades fleets to invest in telematics.

North Yorkshire Police's Richard Flint on long-term savings and the need for the police to share best practice.

Accident Claims Scotland's managing director is a glam rocker whose dream holiday would be a cruise round the Far East.

Government procurement programme brings agency a £120,000 cost saving.

Risk fleet size grows as confidence in salary sacrifice improves.

Running a fleet of buses is like doing a jigsaw puzzle every day but with the pieces constantly changing, says Andy Campbell.

BMW fleet boss Steve Chater plans to continue setting the emissions benchmark.

Northgate Vehicle Hire's national sales manager has more fly fishing rods than one person needs.

The marriage of quality, service and price has led to success for National Mobile Windscreens.

Lower fuel costs and exemption from the London Congestion Charge means LPG saves Glenn Ewen £200,000 a year.

'Hybrid is right solution for the next 5-10 years' says Ashwoods, who has learned from LPG difficulties to develop hybrid fuel technology for vans

Cab giant Addison Lee has cut emissions by 20% since it started implementing new allocation and routing technologies five years ago.

How manufacturer's three-cylinder engines improve fuel economy and CO2.

Addison Lee believes the solution to pollution lies with companies like itself.

Fraikin's chief executive thinks heaven is salmon and sticky toffee pudding in a Cornish pub.

Citan will help van maker’s next push after 7.5% increase in a falling market.

Using his own wholelife costs for vehicle choice as well as having in-house management flexibility means Nigel Allen can say:‘our fleet is the most cost-efficient it’s ever been’.

Iveco offers LCV fleets the same level of back-up which its lorry buyers receive.

A look at the presentation from Dale Eynon, head of fleet operations at the Environment Agency.

Reducing fuel costs is crucial to the RSPCA because a 1p rise in fuel means fewer animals saved.

FMG's chief executive believes in treating people as he would wish to be treated himself.

Accident rates have fallen; more deliveries are being made on time. The key to Allied Bakeries’s success? Driver debriefs improve safety and efficiency.

Hitachi: 'huge savings' from blended funding. It's complex, says Simon Oliphant, but the financial prize makes it worthwhile.

"Giving drivers a cash allowance is lazy" - Lafarge takes a no-nonsense approach to grey fleet.

Lon operating cycles, dynamic route optimisation and a host of environmental initiatives have cut CO2 and saved £100,000.

Funding not a priority as BT Fleet favours outsource deals.

"We want company car drivers to be advocates." Vince Kinner on Volkswagen's growth plans and improved communications.

The death of his son inspired Infiniti's regional director for northern Europe to support military charities.

With a focus on sustainability and the environment, a revised van fleet policy will see Maureen Barnes deliver significant fuel savings.

'CO2 killed us; Skyactiv puts us back in the game' - efficiency technology to spark Mazda recovery, says fleet boss Steve Tomlinson.

James Douglas on Nissan's pledge to control disposal and RVs as it increases rental volumes.

The chairman of the Vehicle Remarketing Association is a James Bond fan who has often tried to hold back irresistible forces.

Petrol, not diesel. Solus Nissan. Excel spreadsheets. Monthly vehicle inspections. Best Friends has an unconventional take on fleet management.

Paul Wraith's role in designing commercial vehicles for Ford involves constraints and compromises.

Head of commercial vehicles Mark Lovett is looking to win van fleet business.

Software, telematics and a pay-on-use contract help Ged Raymond’s maintenance costs fall to 11-year low.