Fleet briefs: Latest from Veolia, Kwik Fit, AssetWorks, Mobile Mini, Samsara and Revive

Dover District Council and Veolia reduce carbon emissions

A decrease of 7.5% in carbon emissions has been achieved in Dover as part of the new environmental services contract with Veolia and Folkestone & Hythe and Dover.

The carbon footprint of electricity, gas and fuel consumed by Dover’s recycling, waste and street cleansing operations has dropped by 7.5% when comparing 2022 to 2020. Specifically, consumption was reduced by 10.5% for electricity, 10.2% for gas and 7.5% for fuel.

Since Veolia was awarded an eight-year contract in January 2021, it has launched a new green fleet of vehicles and electric sweepers, and redesigned collection routes to minimise travel times.

Other measures include smart LED lighting, vehicles with new electric bin lifts and an anti-idling campaign.

David Fitzgerald, general manager – of municipal Southeast at Veolia, said: “These positive results demonstrate Veolia’s commitment to supporting our partner Dover District Council in achieving net zero carbon emissions.

“The carbon footprint reduction will have a positive impact on the environment as well as local communities and we will continue to invest in methods and technologies that create a better and more sustainable future for all.”

Kwik Fit to enter bicycle sector through partnership

Kwik Fit is set to enter the bicycle sector through a strategic partnership with Fettle.

Over the past three years, Fettle has built an expanding repair network, providing repairs and servicing across London.

Under the new collaboration, Fettle at Kwik Fit operations will be initially opened in three Kwik Fit centres in London and Bristol in the coming weeks, with the plan to roll out the partnership to centres across the UK.

The aim is to support bike owners, but especially to serve the growing number of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes.

Mark Slade, managing director (MD) of Kwik Fit, said: “By partnering with Fettle, we can offer its services and the expertise of its dedicated teams at Kwik Fit locations.

“Bikes are becoming more complex, and as well as the demand from fleet operators, the fact that many cyclists now buy through online channels means there is a requirement for the type of servicing and repair aftermarket that we are well used to in the automotive sector.

“Fettle has learnt a great deal over the last three years on the processes and skills required to tackle these trends, and a partnership between the businesses is a unique way to address this demand."

United States Postal Service (USPS) selects AssetWorks

United States Postal Service (USPS) has selected AssetWorks FleetFocus as its fleet management information system (FMIS).

FleetFocus is an integrated fleet management information system that can track assets, users, and locations.

The system manages functions, including asset management, work order management, inventory, real-time reporting and analytics and energy/fuel management.

“The AssetWorks team is proud to support USPS in its strategic vision and looking forward to a long and successful partnership,” said Rob Hallett, general manager at AssetWorks.

Samsara and Motormax announce new partnership

Samsara has announced a new partnership with UK-based fleet safety solutions provider, Motormax to provide fleet vehicle safety.

The partnership is set to help UK fleet operators roll out an integrated, single platform cloud-connected vehicle safety system to assist fleet operators in complying with Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

The system combines Motormax's in-cab Safetymax system — which provides a 360-degree view of a vehicle — with Samsara's Connected Operations Cloud to provide a safety solution delivered via a single platform.

Philip van der Wilt, SVP, EMEA at Samsara, said: “Samsara’s partnership with Motormax is taking road safety to a whole new level.

“Our combined offering brings a new approach to the industry with real-time connected operations that puts safety first, enabling best practices for commercial fleets.

“This is what happens when different companies serving the industry work together to share technology, expertise and vision and put safety first and foremost.”

Mobile Mini UK secures new partnership with KCS Procurement Services

Mobile Mini UK has announced a new partnership in the provision of temporary and semi-permanent buildings solutions.

The four-year contract with management framework provider KCS Procurement Services is set to generate a significant revenue stream for Mobile Mini UK and commences early next year.

Carl Leeson, head of strategic accounts at Mobile Mini UK, said: “Backed by the largest fleet of temporary accommodation and storage units in the UK and driven by our professional expertise, we are delighted to be partnering with KCS Procurement Services to support organisations and businesses in the wider UK public sector.

“Our public sector team, working alongside KCS Procurement Services, is witness to the quality of service we provide and of our understanding of the customers that we serve. We’re proud of this accomplishment and see this as a great way to round off this year and start 2023.”

Tarryn Kerr, KCS Procurement Services director, said: “By partnering with specialists in their fields’, the framework will cover an extended range of temporary and semi-permanent buildings for purchase or for hire.

“The value of this framework is significant, worth a potential £400 million, so it was essential that the tendering process was thorough and robust; ensuring only the highest quality solutions would be successful.”

Revive celebrates achievements at conference

The 19th annual Revive conference recently celebrated the repair network’s achievements over the last year.

Over half of the network saw record sales months during 2022 whilst nearly 50% recorded their best trading year.

Terry Mullen, MD at Revive, said: “The awards and accolades this year just kept coming! Here at Revive we are always striving to be the best we can and 2022 saw the culmination of many years of hard work from the whole team.”

Mark Llewellyn, MD sales and marketing, at the company, added: “The conference gives us the opportunity each year to get everyone together, celebrate our successes certainly, but more importantly take a good look at our performance over the past twelve months and focus on what we need to do to take us to the next level.”

The conference and awards gala dinner, held at Leicester Marriott hotel, was attended by more than 120 Revive franchisees and technicians.