What is Fleet Management?

The management of vehicles and drivers in your company, fleet management covers a wide range of tasks and tools that your business will require to effectively and cost-efficiently manage your fleet of cars or vans. Here at Wessex Fleet, we want to help you manage your fleet to ensure it’s safe for all your drivers, save your business time and money with efficient management, and keep your fleet as streamlined and slick as possible..

What Does Fleet Management Involve?

  • Sourcing vehicles
  • Making sure vehicles are taxed
  • Insuring all vehicles
  • Arranging MOTs
  • Ensuring the vehicle is regularly serviced and any maintenance work is completed promptly
  • Arranging for any additional features or functions to be added / removed from the vehicle
  • Assessing safety policies and updating where necessary
  • Accident management for any drivers or vehicles involved in incidents
  • Fuel management including expenses and fuel card management
  • Arranging vehicle disposal / collection
  • Planning and optimising routes your drivers may travel
  • Checking your drivers have valid driving licences and can use the vehicles provided to them
  • Managing any driver training and assessments needed
  • Managing telematics
  • Reporting on any areas of concern for vehicles and drivers
  • Developing, updating, and ensuring compliance with fleet policies
  • Answering any questions or queries drivers may have about their vehicle, entitlement to company benefits associated with the vehicle and much more

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Benefits of a Fleet Management Service

Hiring fleet management support for your business can have a range of great benefits, including:

  • Cost savings including vehicle sourcing, maintenance, and associated vehicle costs, plus reduced fuel consumption and minimised downtime It frees up internal resources for other purposes, allowing your business’ employees to focus on other priorities
  • Access to the specialist knowledge that comes with years of experience in the fleet management field. We know what works and what doesn’t, helping your company’s fleet operate much more efficiently Ensures that your business remains compliant with driving rules and laws. We are on top of any changes and can action this promptly and safely
  • Having all of your fleet management information in one place is crucial. Whether it’s a breakdown, needing to arrange a service, discussing the salary sacrifice scheme or arranging a congestion charge exemption, a fleet management company like Wessex Fleet can be one point of contact for all these needs and more
  • Enhances the safety of your drivers while they’re at work, thanks to the ability to track driver behaviour along with scheduling maintenance on the vehicles
  • Increases productivity as idle time is reduced, administrated tasks are taken care of, processes are streamlined, all of which combine to allow your drivers to focus on what they do best

Why Should You Use Wessex Fleet As Your Fleet Management Company?

  • Managing Fleets Since 2004
  • Over 9000+ Assets on the Road
  • Strategic Relationships with Key Fleet Partners
  • Official Members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association
  • Dedicated Team Hubs and Account Managers
  • Specialists in Bespoke Fleet Management
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Our Fleet Consultancy

Wessex Fleet knows that every fleet is different, therefore their needs and the services they require are different too. That’s why we work to create a bespoke fleet management policy to provide your business with a fleet management service to suit your individual business requirements.

At the start of your business journey with Wessex Fleet, we will meet with you to go through a full fleet audit. This involves asking questions about your organisation’s needs, your current fleet and the future direction of the fleet. We will then be able to establish your current requirements and create a fleet solution that suits these and helps you to achieve your goals for the future of your fleet.

We’re happy to meet clients in person or virtually to do this initial audit, and will be there to support you every step of the way during the implementation and management of the fleet policy and recommendations we make.

Fleet Management Administration Support

Part of having an effective fleet policy is correctly managing the fleet administration process.

If you decide to work with Wessex Fleet then we can manage all these administrative tasks for you, saving your business time and money as well as ensuring nothing slips through the gaps.

The fleet administration services we offer include:

  • Providing vehicle maintenance for the entire fleet 
  • Arranging any necessary breakdown assistance
  • Booking all vehicle servicing, and arranging a pick up and return service as part of this
  • Organising mobile tyre replacement
  • Organising mobile glass repairs
  • Arranging overseas and European travel packages
  • Managing fuel cards 
  • Providing various reporting functions for drivers to report vehicle conditions and issues as well as for management to be able to pull reports across the entire fleet

Telematics: Fleet Management Software 

Fleet telematics and vehicle tracking systems allow you to monitor your fleet and keep track of where your business assets are at all times.

Wessex Fleet offers a range of cost-effective vehicle tracking solutions that help you to monitor your fleet, with easy-to-install equipment, efficient monitoring systems and real-time data that you can access on any mobile device.

Tracking results are usually obtained through a combination of a GPS receiver and either an electronic GPRS or 3G device in each vehicle.

As part of this we can offer you:

  • Automated alerts and reports
  • Fleet vehicle monitoring
  • Fleet driver behaviour monitoring
  • Scoring of vehicles to highlight best and worst
  • Helps you increase efficiency, reduce risk and highlight cost areas

Wessex Fleet can also help you with specific services relating to personal vehicles used for business (Grey Fleet Management) and Risk Management

A Breakdown of Our Fleet Management Services

Your Fleet Management Questions Answered

What Does a Fleet Manager Do?

A fleet manager oversees the efficient operation and management of a company's vehicle fleet. At Wessex Fleet, our fleet managers handle everything from vehicle acquisition and disposal to maintenance scheduling and repairs. We ensure all vehicles are in optimal condition through regular inspections and proactive maintenance, preventing costly breakdowns.

Fuel management is another critical area, where our fleet managers monitor consumption, implement cost-saving strategies, and utilise fuel card programs for efficient tracking. We also manage your drivers by offering training and monitoring performance to ensure safety and compliance with operational guidelines.

Our fleet managers also handle necessary documentation and inspections to ensure compliance with local and national regulations. We utilise advanced GPS and telematics systems to track vehicle locations, optimise routes and monitor driver behaviour to improve overall fleet efficiency. Additionally, we manage the fleet budget, control operational costs and provide detailed performance reports to support strategic planning and business growth.

Can Wessex Fleet Write and Manage a New Fleet Policy for Me?

A new fleet policy is a great place to start when you begin a new fleet management journey, as it allows you to review and re-evaluate your current policy and look at your goals for your fleet’s future. 

Wessex Fleet will work with you to draft a new policy for your business fleet if you decide that’s what you need, whether at the start of your journey or as a long-time client with us.

Our experienced staff will put their knowledge to use by providing suggestions and ideas to help form the fleet management plan you need and incorporating best practices. Once written, we’ll make sure that your drivers understand the policy before signing.

Once a policy is in place, we can manage your fleet needs, from vehicle replacement cycles, repairs and maintenance plus any driver issues on your behalf and many other fleet requirements according to the policy.

Getting the right policy in place is critical to the success of a fleet and we are happy to help you develop this integral part of your fleet management plan.

How Much Does Fleet Management Cost?

We provide bespoke and personalised fleet management services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Our pricing is flexible, depending on the specific services you require. Before you commit, we will offer you a detailed cost proposal to ensure complete transparency.

If you’re interested in learning how Wessex Fleet can enhance your business operations and improve your overall fleet management, contact us at 01722 322 888, and our dedicated team will be happy to assist you.

What Types of Vehicles Can You Manage?

All kinds! We can manage a wide range of vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, minibuses, fridge vehicles, catering trucks and more. Our services can be tailored to whatever type of vehicles your business needs. 

How Do You Track and Monitor Vehicles?

We use advanced GPS and telematics systems to track and monitor your vehicles in real time. This allows route optimisation, driver behaviour monitoring, increased efficiency, reduced risk and highlighted cost areas.

How Does the Three Months Free Fleet Management Offer Work?

All new clients are eligible for three months of free fleet management services. During this initial period, any agreed fees will be waived, allowing you to experience our services without any initial cost to see if it’s right for you and your business.

Enquire About Our Fleet Management Services

For more information on any of our fleet management services and how Wessex Fleet can help you then please call us on 01722 322 888 or visit our Services page to find out more.

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