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Volkswagen Fleet Services is proud to sponsor this award which recognises the achievements of those individuals managing fleets of 251 to 500 cars or light vans. At this scale, a fleet is likely to be a company’s greatest cost after payroll and so demands a high level of expertise and professionalism. Not only do these fleet managers need an excellent knowledge of vehicles and the motor industry, they also need to understand funding, legislation and taxation and many other elements which arise from managing such a key asset and cost centre.
Head of Volkswagen Fleet Services, Vincent Kinner says: ‘The fleet industry is an ever changing market place where people need to be ahead of the game. There are many elements to running a successful fleet, from keeping running costs low to offering employees the cars they want to drive. We’re hoping to recognise these qualities and more with this award.’
He continued: ‘We are looking forward to meeting the winner, who has demonstrated their ability to manage a fleet effectively and who stands out as defining best practice in the industry.’
As the third largest fleet manufacturer in the UK, Volkswagen aims to offer company car managers and drivers the best products and service levels possible, tailored to the specific needs of any fleet, large or small. To find out more about Volkswagen, our model range, or to arrange a test drive, call the Fleet Business Centre on 0800 38 989 38 or visit www.volkswagen.co.uk/fleet
Michelin Tyre Plc - Gold Sponsor of Fleet Manager of the Year
As the world’s leading tyre manufacturer, Michelin has a long history of innovations aimed at making driving more economical, safer and more pleasurable.
Michelin tyres are used by fleets around the world, from the smallest car fleets to the largest logistics companies. Despite the differences in their operations, these companies all have the same basic requirements from their tyre supplier: reliable products that offer value for money, safety and environmental benefits of fuel savings and reductions in harmful emissions.
To control its overall environmental impact, Michelin conducted a global assessment of its operations and products and this led it to focus on three areas:
- Reducing its tyres’ rolling resistance to cut fuel consumption without adverse impact on other environmental factors such as manufacture and disposal.
- Increasing tyre life to reduce the number of end-of-life tyres to be processed.
- Using raw materials that have a low environmental impact.
Michelin is the world leader in the development of low rolling resistance tyres, the first of which was the Michelin Energy car tyre that was introduced in 1992. Since then the Company has developed these types of tyres and now offers an extensive range for cars, vans and trucks.
The focus on the environment is clearly illustrated by the fact that Michelin employs independent test bodies such as TÜV and DEKRA to test its tyres against its competitors to prove that they last longer and help reduce vehicle CO2 emissions. In 2009 tests MICHELIN Energy Saver and MICHELIN Primacy HP achieved excellent results for tyre life, fuel saving and wet braking.
SEAT Fleet & Business Sales - Gold Sponsor of Pre-Dinner drinks
At SEAT Fleet & Business Sales we are confident that our product range will always satisfy the head and heart but let’s remind you why.
Our dynamic design and high level of standard specifications will always keep the heart racing. Add to that our excellent residual values, whole life costs and class leading green credentials, including the Ibiza Ecomotive with CO2 of just 98g/km and the Leon 2.0 TDI FR delivering action packed performance with CO2 of just 139g/km and we have comfortably made the rational decision a whole lot easier.
But central to our ethos are our customers and you will be our focus on March 17th as SEAT Fleet & Business Sales will be welcoming you to this year’s Fleet News Awards.
As sponsors of the pre-dinner drinks reception we look forward to welcoming you the SEAT way so prepare yourself for something just a bit different.
To find out more information about the SEAT range including our ‘green credentials’ visit our website at www.seat.co.uk/businesssales
Auto Windscreens - Silver Sponsor of Safety Award
Auto Windscreens is proud to sponsor the Safety Award. As the leading supplier of automotive glazing services to the fleet sector, we appreciate the importance of delivering a great customer experience each and every time.
Our commitment to delivering outstanding service levels in every part of our business has been recognised within the fleet market by major contract hire and fleet management companies and local fleets alike.
Our team of over 700 mobile technicians and extensive branch network teams all go through industry leading training at our Innovation and Training Centre, the only one of its kind in the UK.
We wish the finalists of the 2010 Fleet News Safety Award continued success and commend their commitment to best practice in the industry.
Kwik-Fit Fleet - Gold sponsors of Fleet of the Year - 501-plus, Leasing Company of the Year and Best Short-term Rental Company
Kwik-Fit Fleet is delighted to be maintaining its long-established support for the Fleet News Awards with sponsorship of three awards - the Fleet of the Year (501-plus vehicles), Leasing Company of the Year and Best Short-term Rental Company of the Year Awards.
As the leading fast-fit provider to the UK and European car and van fleet industry, Kwik-Fit works closely with thousands of fleet decision-makers running all sizes of vehicle operations and virtually every major contract hire company as well as many car and van rental providers.
Kwik-Fit Fleet has been at the forefront of the fleet industry for more than two decades because it works closely with fleet managers and continually seeks to bring innovative new initiatives to the marketplace in partnership with leasing and rental providers.
With a complete one-stop shop of vehicle-related services, Kwik-Fit Fleet is confident in 2010 of further expanding its car and van servicing and MoT work as it looks to further increase its market-leading customer portfolio.
Despite an already extensive menu of fast-fit services, Kwik-Fit Fleet has launched in 2010 a new Vehicle Health Check solution that helps companies comply with duty of care legislation.
With a nationwide centre and mobile network available, Kwik-Fit Fleet is seeing demand for its range of services expand more and more as businesses look for that rare combination of convenience and ultra-competitive pricing of services to keep their cars and vans on the road.
For details of all Kwik-Fit Fleet’s services go to http://www.kwik-fit.com/kff-home.asp
Energy Saving Trust - Gold Sponsor of Environmental Award
The Energy Saving Trust promotes the efficient use of energy and a low carbon lifestyle. We are the leading UK organisation set up to address the damaging effects of climate change by helping individuals and organisations cut carbon dioxide emissions.
One of our remits is to encourage organisations to employ best practice in fleet management, which not only reduces a company’s impact on the environment, but saves money as well.
We offer a wide range of services for all fleet sizes:
Larger fleets with over 50 vehicles we can access a Green Fleet Reviews, a free environmental review of your fleet providing bespoke recommendations to reduce carbon emissions and costs. Organisations that have completed a review can then join our Motorvate accreditation scheme, which sets specific targets for reducing carbon by up to 15% from a baseline.
Medium fleets with 25 to 100 vehicles we can obtain a fleet carbon footprint assessment and advice on how to reduce it.
Smaller fleets can benefit from our Small Fleet Advice service which offers free, expert advice over the phone and monthly email updates that explore topical subjects to help you build on your fleet management skills and knowledge.
We also offer smarter driver training for company employees which can help reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%. The training is available to all employees who can driver regardless of whether they drive on company business.
All the Energy Saving Trust’s services are funded by the Department for Transport and all are provided free except for smarter driving training which costs £15 per head.
To find out more contact the Transport Advice hotline on 0845 602 1425 or visit: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/fleet
BP Fuel Cards - Gold Sponsor of Company Car of the Year
BP PLUS CARD – THE ESSENTIAL FUEL PARTNER FOR FLEETS
Over 60,000 businesses use the BP PLUS fuel card, giving them access to competitively-priced diesel – often at below pump price - on the largest network of own-branded sites.
Our advanced card management platform, Online Services, enables Fleet Managers to control their entire fleet and fuel consumption at the touch of a button. The management information BP provides its card holders is extensive, with reporting that ranges from analysis of vehicle fuel efficiencies to carbon emissions data. Some of our customers use it as a central part of their fleet operations, saving money & time.
Security is critical to BP and significant investment has been made in investing in systems that protect card holders. As a result all transactions are monitored and protected by Online Authorisation, PIN and BP Alerts.
In spring, Texaco sites will be joining the BP PLUS network, meaning that our cardholders can use 1000 Texaco forecourts, in addition to 1200 BP sites and 1000 TOTAL sites. This brings the total network for Car and Van fleets on the BP PLUS Card to 3,200 or 1 in 3 sites - making it the UK’s second largest card network.
To take advantage of the best combination of price, network, security and management information, call one of the BP Sales Team for a no-obligation quote 0845 603 0723
Trimble MRM - Gold Sponsor of Fleet of the Year 51-250 vehicles
Trimble MRM is the proud sponsor of the Fleet News Awards and is delighted to be presenting the Fleet of the Year award to the company who has excelled in managing a fleet of between 50 -250 vehicles. Supporting businesses with enterprise fleets is at the core of the Trimble MRM proposition through the effective management of vehicles, the workers themselves and the work they are doing out in the field.
Trimble MRM is a global, end-to-end Mobile Resource Management provider of solutions from best-in-class scheduling and workflow applications to advanced vehicle tracking, driving productivity and efficiency in to businesses. The addition of Trimble Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, which leads the market in providing the most accurate diagnostic information from any vehicle make or model, is further testament to our commitment to our fleet customers. Trimble solutions can help you to meet requirements on all the issues vital in running a fleet today including driver behaviour, CO2 emissions, fuel savings, driver safety, vehicle uptime and driver benchmarking, giving a true 360 degree view of your field and fleet operations and where improvements can be made.
Trimble has over 30 years experience in GPS technologies and continues to show a consistent track record of financial performance, stability and R&D investment. Providing easy to use, scalable solutions to customers whose fleets range from 1 to 65,000 vehicles, Trimble’s products and expertise are being used today by companies including BT and British Gas.
For more information about Trimble visit www.trimble.com/ukmrm
Hitachi Capital - Gold sponsors of 5 Manufacturer Awards : Best Supermini/Best Lower Medium Car/Best Upper Medium Car/Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year/Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has more than 25 years' experience of providing a comprehensive and flexible portfolio of vehicle finance and management solutions to car and specialist commercial vehicle fleets.
We understand that the needs of car and commercial fleets can be very different. To ensure that our customers receive the level of service and expertise required, while retaining the benefits of working with a single provider, we operate two centres of excellence.
We have built our success on developing strong relationships with customers, maintaining a high degree of adaptability and developing new services in response to changing market needs. We never stand still. We listen, learn from customers and ensure that we always have the versatility to support them.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is part of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC and a member of the Hitachi Group, one of the largest and most respected companies trading today.
To find out more visit www.hitachicapitalvehiclesolutions.co.uk
LeasePlan UK - Gold sponsors of Fleet Initiative of the Year
LeasePlan is proud to sponsor the Fleet Initiative of the Year category in this year’s Fleet News Awards. The business world is changing fast, and so the onus is on fleets to ensure they continue developing. As new challenges arise, new solutions are needed. The initiatives showcased in this category represents just some of the ways in which our industry continues to innovate, keeping organisations moving in the most effective way possible.
We’re committed to supporting innovation and playing our part in creating it. It’s why our Consultancy Services team continues to work closely with our clients, exploring all the key issues they’re facing and framing solutions to help them address those issues head on.
LeasePlan UK is a member of LeasePlan Corporation NV Group - the largest vehicle management group in the world. The group operates a worldwide fleet of more than 1.3 million vehicles and provides leasing and fleet management solutions in 30 countries and across five continents.
LeasePlan UK was established in 1979, and now operates a UK fleet of more than 120,000 vehicles – including over 36,000 commercial vehicles. We are the 2nd largest vehicle management company in the United Kingdom. We provide services to specific market segments through four different brands - LeasePlan, FleetLine, Network and Automotive Leasing.
To find out more about LeasePlan, visit http://www.leaseplan.co.uk
FleetLine - Gold sponsors of Fleet of the Year - sub-50 vehicles
FleetLine is proud to sponsor the Fleet of the Year – sub-50 vehicles category in this year’s Fleet News Awards.
Small fleets represent an incredibly important part of the UK market. In recent years, they’ve seen many advances as companies large and small focus attention on creating the most effective small fleets possible. These fleets have distinct needs and often require a distinct approach. The result has been countless examples of excellence in small fleet management.
As a company, FleetLine is dedicated to working with small fleets. Our experience means we’re able to provide a service tailored specifically to this area of the market, providing fast, efficient and effective vehicle leasing solutions.
Being part of the LeasePlan group means we can pass on the benefits of our purchasing power to our customers through competitive vehicle leasing offers, whilst always focusing on the needs of businesses with fleets between 1 - 100 vehicles.
We also pride ourselves on our high levels of service and advice. Our account management team proactively guide customers through the vehicle leasing process and advise on the most appropriate vehicles to fit each individual business' needs whether these be; value for money, employee retention or reliability.
