Business profiles - Page 12

Derek Golding on why Ajax Couriers became the first operator to join the FTA’s new Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme

Secamb has stripped a lot of cost from the fleet and improved efficiencies. Now its focus is on driver culture, says John Griffiths

Fleet News award has attracted positive feedback from Grosvenor’s clients and its prospective clients

It started with a single fuel card transaction, but ended up a billion pound business. Bill Holmes tells Gareth Roberts how technology is transforming his service to fleets

Erik Fairbairn aims to set up charging points wherever they are needed to ensure momentum to EVs doesn’t stall, writes Christopher Smith

Managing the fleet in-house is important in a company where the chief executive likes his staff to be hands-on, trained and knowledgeable

Network focus on fleet customers helps German manufacturer hold market share

Derek Golding on why Ajax Couriers became the first operator to join the FTA’s new Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme. Matt de Prez reports

Mercedes-Benz admits its “inconsistent” approach to fleet was an issue. Simon Harris looks at how attitudes have changed and why it now has realistic hopes of becoming a premium car leader

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

Peter Golding got the idea for FleetCheck after dealing with small businesses who didn’t understand their obligations

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

The City of London Corporation is tackling air quality head on, with a range of initiatives it hopes other fleets will follow.

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

If the people responsible for the UK’s roads lose their way it is responsibility of ORR to steer them back on course

Cambridge is one of five universities in the UK to be awarded Go Ultra Low Company status but the drivers had to be won over first.

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.

London-based private hire company Green Tomato Cars plans to become even more eco-friendly by trialling electric and hydrogen fuel. Andrew Ryan reports

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

Danny Glynn believes that a holistic approach means Flex-E-Rent can fulfil more fleets’ needs

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.

Ted Sakyi was parachuted into Wates Group with a brief to oversee a root and branch transformation of its fleet business.

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.

Balfour Beatty is renowned for its innovative approach and came up trumps again with its Build To Last programme

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

Renault Trucks has a renewed focus after creating separate divisions for vans and trucks; the initial signs are good, with double-digit rises in both this year

Keith Kerman, New York City’s first chief fleet officer, has big targets to meet: create the largest EV fleet of any US city by 2025 and help end traffic fatalities and major injuries on New York’s streets.