Friday, January 30, 2015
Fleet Friday: Man alive it’s Friday
Gala's knock at the door for Fleet Alliance
Bingo hall company Gala Leisure has reappointed Fleet Alliance to provide the fleet management for its 200 strong fleet of cars.
Gala first appointing Fleet Alliance in 2010, and after looking at potential alternative providers, chose to renew with the fleet management provider until 2017, with a further two year renewal option.
Fleet Alliance will be responsible for managing the existing fleet and sourcing all new vehicles using a competitive tendering approach for each new car added to the fleet, via a panel of three different funders, to identify the most cost efficient.
Fleet Alliance will also handle all discount negotiations with vehicle manufacturers and with leasing providers over contract miles, to ensure the fleet is run as cost effectively as possible.
Alphabet launches LCV approved partner network
Fleet provider Alphabet has launched an LCV approved partner network in the UK, which initially consists of 12 suppliers.
Tony Long, network development manager has been named head of the network, which encompasses seven core categories: internal van provision, construction body and dry freight, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles, welfare vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, livery and media.
Matt Sutherland, chief operating officer of Alphabet, said the launch of the network was the 'first step' in developing Alphabet's LCV business over the next two years.
He said: "We selected a range of highly experienced and dedicated LCV conversion suppliers, and have been able to provide them with the tools and support needed to enhance our LCV offering. All suppliers have an implementation plan which we will
be working through together over the coming months, with this in mind we are expecting big things for 2015," Sutherland concludes.
Fleet Logistics opens in Israel
Independent fleet management provider Fleet Logistics has expanded its operations to Israel in conjunction with local partner, automotive consultancy NG Group.
The move was in response to requests by several of Fleet Logistics international clients with operations and trading subsidiaries in Israel, the company said.
The initial development has been led by business development manager Simon Spremberg, who has begun training local staff, implementing the first customers onto Fleet Logistics' systems and set up relationships with leasing companies.
Senior appointment for ARI
UK fleet management company ARI has recruited Ashley Jones to the company as a specialist manager.
In this new role, Jones will lead the company's accident and risk team, and manage ARI's road safety management programme, Riskmaster.
Jones has over 25 years experience in the automotive industry, and was previously business development manager at Total Accident Management.
Chevin disputes manufacturer CO2 figures
Fleet software provider Chevin has said fleets should stop using manufacturer CO2 figures in calculating their carbon footprint after pressure group Transport and Environment found these figures could represent a 31% under-report.
Ashley Sowerby, managing director at Chevin, said: "We are reaching a situation where manufacturer 'official' CO2 figures are really being robbed of their credibility, certainly in terms of absolute accuracy.
"Fleets that are serious about calculating their carbon footprint in a meaningful sense need to find new ways of measuring their output. This is an important area of company vehicle activity and we should all be striving for precision."
DATED: 30.01.15
FEED: MF
Bingo hall company Gala Leisure has reappointed Fleet Alliance to provide the fleet management for its 200 strong fleet of cars.
Gala first appointing Fleet Alliance in 2010, and after looking at potential alternative providers, chose to renew with the fleet management provider until 2017, with a further two year renewal option.
Fleet Alliance will be responsible for managing the existing fleet and sourcing all new vehicles using a competitive tendering approach for each new car added to the fleet, via a panel of three different funders, to identify the most cost efficient.
Fleet Alliance will also handle all discount negotiations with vehicle manufacturers and with leasing providers over contract miles, to ensure the fleet is run as cost effectively as possible.
Alphabet launches LCV approved partner network
Fleet provider Alphabet has launched an LCV approved partner network in the UK, which initially consists of 12 suppliers.
Tony Long, network development manager has been named head of the network, which encompasses seven core categories: internal van provision, construction body and dry freight, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles, welfare vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, livery and media.
Matt Sutherland, chief operating officer of Alphabet, said the launch of the network was the 'first step' in developing Alphabet's LCV business over the next two years.
He said: "We selected a range of highly experienced and dedicated LCV conversion suppliers, and have been able to provide them with the tools and support needed to enhance our LCV offering. All suppliers have an implementation plan which we will
be working through together over the coming months, with this in mind we are expecting big things for 2015," Sutherland concludes.
Fleet Logistics opens in Israel
Independent fleet management provider Fleet Logistics has expanded its operations to Israel in conjunction with local partner, automotive consultancy NG Group.
The move was in response to requests by several of Fleet Logistics international clients with operations and trading subsidiaries in Israel, the company said.
The initial development has been led by business development manager Simon Spremberg, who has begun training local staff, implementing the first customers onto Fleet Logistics' systems and set up relationships with leasing companies.
Senior appointment for ARI
UK fleet management company ARI has recruited Ashley Jones to the company as a specialist manager.
In this new role, Jones will lead the company's accident and risk team, and manage ARI's road safety management programme, Riskmaster.
Jones has over 25 years experience in the automotive industry, and was previously business development manager at Total Accident Management.
Chevin disputes manufacturer CO2 figures
Fleet software provider Chevin has said fleets should stop using manufacturer CO2 figures in calculating their carbon footprint after pressure group Transport and Environment found these figures could represent a 31% under-report.
Ashley Sowerby, managing director at Chevin, said: "We are reaching a situation where manufacturer 'official' CO2 figures are really being robbed of their credibility, certainly in terms of absolute accuracy.
"Fleets that are serious about calculating their carbon footprint in a meaningful sense need to find new ways of measuring their output. This is an important area of company vehicle activity and we should all be striving for precision."
DATED: 30.01.15
FEED: MF
