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Improving Efficiency
Efficiency falls under three main sections/areas. Here are some general points:

Management of data - fuel and incidents/accidents
  • Use a simple, effective method of scheduling when vehicles are due for tax, service and maintenance, such as a wall chart or excel spreadsheet
  • Track and analyse fuel use and incident rate
  • Prioritise areas of poor efficiency or high fuel use for improvement
  • Assess the root causes of high fuel use and find the best solution
Vehicle procurement and management
  • Develop a good relationship with your leasing/maintenance company. Ensure they prioritise your vehicles for servicing and maintenance. Insist a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is put in place if necessary
Operational management
  • Good planning is the key to success
  • Use telematics such as tracking and routing software, but only if they are right for you
  • Produce a practical action plan for improving efficiency and safety
  • Keep vans well maintained. Poorly maintained vans are guaranteed to upset/affect drivers
  • Prioritise urgent trips, without compromising efficiency
  • Consider local conditions: Avoid working in busy urban environments at the busiest times where possible

For more information click here to download the 'Efficient Vans' guide or click here to download the 'Fuel Management' guide.