Volvo has more dealerships than others and whether it’s regular planned servicing or something unexpected we know we can leave that side of the business to them.
We aim for 100% truck utilisation every day – our dealer understood exactly and together with Volvo Financial Services we got known monthly costs and total support. For us it means increased productivity and guaranteed cost savings.
No matter how many years you spend behind the wheel, you can still become a better driver. So far, we've put 30 to 40 Driver Trainers and Lead Drivers through the Eco-Driving Course at Volvo Trucks HQ in Warwick.
The early results have been very encouraging. We ar seeing 7-8 per cent reductions in fuel consumption with the Perform & Locate Dynafleet package.
Contract maintenance has helped improve our overall efficiencies. With the support of the local Volvo Dealer, service and inspection intervals have been measured and easily met.
Getting the spec right could be the difference for a haulier between profit and loss.
By using a combination of Dynafleet, a driver fuel bonus system and an ongoing programme of professional driver development we made a reduction in fuel usage of 140,000 litres per annum.
