Northgate Vehicle Hire, a company specializing in light commercial vehicle rental and a provider of associated fleet solutions, announced celebrations for a successful year for its vehicle monitoring telematics systems. The company has been providing 24/7 fleet visibility for its customers all through 2011 via its vehicle monitoring systems which have been proven to bring about a reduction in fuel costs by up to 20 percent with a 15 percent reduction in overtime claims.  

In a release, Lisa Tomlinson, Fleet Manager of Cruden Property Services, said, “The product has proved to be very favourable by all of our management team. We are able to locate drivers who are closer to emergency jobs saving us time and money rather than sending somebody else who is further away. As well as fuel savings and overtime costs we have increased productivity and trimmed personal vehicle use, both by 15 percent.”

Using vehicle monitoring from Northgate, customers benefit from detailed reporting and data which allows them to assess efficiency levels and enables them to maintain high levels of productivity. The tool also ensures that tasks such as need for specific training or compliance with disciplinary protocols are met by drivers which otherwise is a big burden for fleet managers who constantly worry about the safety of their lone drivers. Anytime a vehicle veers off its pre-destined road or route, the telematics system is instantly alerted.

Stuart Fairbrother, Head of Sales Non-Rental Products at Northgate Vehicle Hire while explaining the ease in setting up Vehicle monitoring, said, “We don’t require any initial lay out costs or tie companies into excessive contract terms. We can demonstrate in just 15 minutes how the state-of-the-art technology can save a company literally thousands of pounds whilst increasing operational efficiency.”

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