Keeping your fleet on the road is absolutely critical for operational excellence in any industry.
Effectively managing a fleet requires prioritising fleet availability, utilisation and reliability. Strategically addressing the challenges and opportunities in each of these areas is a fundamental step towards significantly improving overall operations and driving increased profitability.
At Herd, we have taken our years of experience and expertise and developed a solution so that everything for your fleet is completely taken CARE of. We take care of a broad range of services including vehicle acquisition, service, maintenance and repair (SMR), and driver management through to de-fleet, refurb and disposal.
There’s no getting away from the fact that fleet management can have a huge impact on a business in terms of finances and resource. The backbone of efficiency encompasses a wide range of factors including best practices, experience, expertise, and advice along with innovative products and technology to ensure optimal utilisation of a vehicle.
Leaner operations come with wellmaintained vehicles which sustain optimal performance levels, contributing to lower emissions. Robust maintenance schedules ensures that engines run smoothly and vehicle off-road (VOR) time is kept to a minimum.
A well-maintained fleet is a key resource to reduce safety risk. At Herd, we help monitor the life of your fleet from “cradle to grave” and ensure vehicles are properly maintained and replaced when needed so the chances of on-the-road failures that could lead to accidents or costly delays are reduced.
“At Herd, we provide the tools to help our customers deliver an optimal level of fleet operational excellence. Herd Synergy is an invaluable solution for anyone running a fleet of vehicles. We maximise the availability and minimise the downtime of vehicles while providing this at the lowest cost possible”
Gemma Dickson, Herd Group Sales and Marketing Director
We know that VOR disrupts service obligation and adds a huge hidden cost to a business.
Despite this, many businesses fail to measure their van fleets’ VOR time in terms of £s, focusing solely on repair costs, rather than factoring the “lost revenue” of not having a vehicle available.
Repair costs can often be significant, but delays in authorisation or vehicle repair bookings being poorly managed can be even greater, costing businesses thousands in lost revenue. Proactive maintenance addresses potential failures, keeping vehicles on the road and operations running smoothly.
Gemma Dickson, Herd Group Sales and Marketing Director said:
“At Herd, we provide the tools to help our customers deliver an optimal level of fleet operational excellence. Herd Synergy is an invaluable solution for anyone running a fleet of vehicles. We maximise the availability and minimise the downtime of vehicles while providing this at the lowest cost possible.
“We’ve spent years developing a unique culture which has been built on a passion for customer CARE and we have a brilliant team that goes above and beyond. We don’t just supply vehicles, but do everything we can to make life easier for businesses, that rely on vans and fleet for profitability and growth while helping businesses.”
