BRADFORD-based Hellmann International Forwarders has outsourced its fleet of more than 70 vehicles in a £500,000 deal with Perry Contract Hire. The contract has been signed following a review of the company's fleet acquisition and management policy which has resulted in a streamlining of the management of the company car fleet.

The company decided that full maintenance contract hire was the most cost-effective option for its vehicle fleet and has now taken delivery of eight Renault Lagunas and Toyotas from Perry Contract Hire - the first of 20 cars on the fleet to be replaced by the end of this year.

The supply deal also includes fleet and accident management, acquisition and disposal of the vehicles, with fuel cards for all Hellmann's company car drivers.