FAQ 1

 

What Is Fleet Management?

The tasks required for the efficient and responsible management of any fleet should include: 

Maintenance Management

• Selection and management of appropriate service and maintenance providers to cover the fleet’s geographical area of operations.
• Negotiating reductions in labour and parts costs as well as enforcing adherence to manufacturers specified repair times and recommendations.
• Managing efficient maintenance booking procedures to reduce downtime and inconvenience to drivers.
• Ensuring that all privately owned vehicles used for any company purposes can be shown to be correctly maintained and comply with all legislation governing the operations of Grey Fleet Vehicles.
• Administrating and progressing Manufacturers' Warranty Claims. 

Tyre Management

• Selection and management of appropriate tyre fitters to cover the fleet’s geographical area of operations.
• Preparation and delivery of the fleet’s tyre policy covering tyre manufacturer preferences and tyre changing/spare tyre policy.

Driver Management

• Regular licence checking and driver assessments.
• Identifying driver development needs and providing ongoing training and monitoring.
• Ensuring drivers comply with company procedures and duty of care legislation.

Fleet Asset Management

• Delivery of the company's fleet vehicle funding policy
• Selection of the most appropriate models of vehicle to suit the fleets funding and operational needs
• Negotiation of terms with supplying dealer and manufacturer where appropriate
• Selection and management of appropriate vehicle suppliers.
• Planning and management of the fleet’s disposal policy.
• Selection and management of the appropriate method and partner for vehicle life end disposal where appropriate.

Risk Management

• Ensuring HSE risk assessment procedures are carried out, acted upon and regularly reviewed as a part of the organisation's wider compliance with its obligations under Law.
• Ensuring all aspects of fleet operations can be shown to comply with Duty of Care legislation and that the Organisation, Managers and Directors are safe from prosecution under the prevailing regulations.

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