Fleet strategy - Page 16

West Sussex catering supply company, Benfell Ltd, of Hurstpierpoint, has taken delivery of three Hubbard delivery vehicles.

The fleet market is moving at such a pace that fleet decision makers and their drivers increasingly require access to leasing and fleet management information, and often from remote locations through devices such as smart phones, mobile internet channels and Apps.

A fleet management software solution, which thanks drivers for hitting company targets on carbon emissions and selecting the cheapest fuel or warns those who constantly incur excessive fuel costs that they have exceeded their limit, has been launched by Mycompanyfleet.

Using dealers for parts like brake pads is a waste of money, IAAF tells police fleets.

Ginsters has announced a new four-year contract with Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services for the provision of fleet management services.

Fleet management technology has helped a leading security installation company reduce its fuel consumption by 12,000 litres in just 12 months.

Drivers with more than 12 points on their licence who escape a ban could create a headache for fleet managers according to fleet management software provider, CFC Solutions.

Demands on the market for data about UK fleets are becoming ever more stringent as sales and marketing departments aim to make the most of their resources against a tough economic backdrop, suggests MIB Data Solutions.

Jonathan Shine, vice-president, business development, Evida Power on the growth in electric power

Barloworld Handling Limited has awarded Alphabet a third successive contract to supply and manage its 650-strong fleet of vans and cars.

Balfour Beatty has become only the fifth company in the UK to be awarded the coveted Van Excellence Accreditation.

CFS has chosen CBVC Vehicle Management as their fleet management service provider.

Steve Blackburn, European vice-president, Navman Wireless, says business inefficiency and driver behaviour are the hidden costs within your control.

Runyourcars.com has launched a range of services aimed at giving businesses greater control of their fleets.

Peel Group has outsourced the management of its car fleet to CLM, with the aim of reducing its corporate carbon footprint and cutting tax and operating costs.

FleetMatics has announced that its newly enhanced FleetMatics mobile app has received acceptance in the fleet management marketplace.

Fleet representatives discuss the issue of end-of-contract damage charges.

Arco has selected CLM to help reduce its fleet operating costs and increase service levels following an extensive tender process.

GreenRoad has announced it has added new functionality to GreenRoad 360 to deliver fuel efficiencies and reductions in crash incidents for fleets.

Zenith Hygiene Group has turned to eco technology from TomTom Business Solutions in a bid to slash fuel consumption for its entire vehicle fleet.

Accident management company Bankstone Advantage has signed an agreement with All Fleet Services to support its Out of Hours service. The arrangement aims to enhance Bankstone Advantage’s customer service and safeguard its brand experience.

The London Borough of Sutton is cutting the cost of maintaining fleet using management software for controlling the cost of spare parts.

Key issues confronting fleet today and in the future will be under the spotlight at ACFO's annual conference and AGM.

Control Risks has selected Mycompanyfleet’s FleetHR software to provide fleet management support.

Interactive Driving Systems (IDS) has updated and re-circulated a warning about crash for cash scams, as the issue and risks from fraudulent motor claims appear to be as relevant as ever – particularly for liveried vehicles.

Northern Gas Networks has outsourced its vehicle management to Fleet Technique.

Hitachi Capital invests £1.7m in its intelligence management system.

Some fleets are still ignoring evidence that licence checking and other risk management steps can reduce company car and van running costs, says CFC Solutions.

GreenRoad has announced that Iron Mountain is to roll out the GreenRoad application across its entire fleet in partnership with Zurich.

Ceridian extends contract indefinitely with Leasedrive Velo.

MG UK are supplying a solution that will save all vehicle operators at least 10 per cent on their fuel costs.

Europa Support Services has appointed Fleet Alliance to manage its 350-strong car and commercial vehicle fleet following an open market selection process.

JLA install fleet management software to replace the existing excel spreadsheet based system.

Online management system aims to reduce grey fleet mileage.

A new tool added free to Pinewood’s Pinnacle dealer management software is giving dealers extra flexibility in gathering accurate customer satisfaction feedback.

Managing fuel costs should be the number one priority for fleets in 2011, says CFC Solutions.

First Vehicle UK selects Selsia to provide accident repair services.

Administration savings and in-depth performance monitoring are among the anticipated benefits in selecting Jaama’s vehicle management system.

Huntsman has appointed Fleet Logistics to manage its car fleet across eight European countries and to reduce the total cost of ownership by 10-15%.

Carillion Fleet Management delivers 135 Peugeot vans to Monteray Ltd.