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Fleet cost reduction check list - Courtesy of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions
Funding
Review which funding method is best for your business
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Vehicle policy
Review you vehicle contract lengths
Ensure you are providing the most appropriate vehicle for the job
Encourage “perk” drivers to opt for fuel efficient vehicles
Consider restricting your policy to one or two manufacturers
Fuel
Consider implementing a fuel card scheme
Monitor fuel consumption by driver and tackle over use, consider offering incentives for low fuel users
Review the fuel types of vehicles on your fleet, would diesel offer greater economy?
Review your “free” fuel policy
Champion an efficient journey planning scheme
Maintenance
Implement a clear policy for booking routine maintenance
Put agreements in place with a preferred supplier, or use a third party’s maintenance network
Educate drivers to ensure small knocks are repaired promptly
Driver training
Implement a fuel efficient driver training scheme
Risk assess drivers
Implement a driver training scheme for high risk drivers
Accident management
Ensure your policy makes drivers responsible for the cost of own fault accidents
Monitor accidents and identify drivers involved in multiple incidents
Hold awareness days for all drivers to lower accident risk
Daily rental
Consolidate suppliers
Put controls in place to ensure staff opt for the most appropriate vehicle for the minimum time period
Consider moving to a managed rental solution
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Whole life costs
Calculate the total cost of your vehicles to your business
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