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Speedy does it!
With over 175 operating centres and 1,100 vehicles few, if any, businesses are more committed to FORS than Speedy. Steve Banner talks compliance with the UK’s leading tool and equipment hire company
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In 2016 Speedy was at the forefront with vehicle innovation, putting two electric BMW i3s, specially converted into vans, into service
ith a fleet that embraces everything from all electric axus vans and i s that have been converted into vans, to a tonne all electric truc , peedy is old accredited at all of its locations. “ Safety and innovation are at the heart of everything e do, says areth ones, roup leet Compliance M anager at Speedy. “ That includes opening a depot in ilton eynes, hich is our blueprint for developing bespoke and innovative solutions to ensure our service and support centres become more sustainable. W e will be showcasing our innovative products there and will operate our fleet of vehicles entirely on fuel. An environmentally-friendly alternative to ordinary diesel, H VO – hydrotreated vegetable oil – is made from renewable waste materials read more about it on pages . “ All our vehicles have the latest safety innovation systems, from cameras to side scanners, adds ones. e are also the first in our industry to fit the FH O SS H alo side protection system for pedestrians. This shows vulnerable road users the turning circle of the vehicle during night-time working. e fit the best equipment available to us, he adds.
Saf ety systems
O nboard cameras sourced from Vision Track are integrated with a M asternaut telematics package. hould there be an incident, the fleet team can see exactly what has happened and take appropriate action. “ They often know about it before the driver
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has climbed out of the cab, says ones. Around 750 of the company’s vehicles are light commercials, of which 98 per cent are Fords. “ The fleet consists of flatbed Transit . tonners ith tail lifts, Transit onnects and anger pic ups, confirms ones. e are currently trialling the ne Ford onboard telematics solution. This system gives us an instant view of any problems the vehicle may be having, such as overdue oil changes and being low on AdBlue.
C lean- up operations
“ Speedy has long been committed to cutting emissions in line ith the tandard and our o n internal strategy, led by our E environment, social and governance Director, melia oodley, and our ead of leet, aron o ell, says ones. “ In 20 16 Speedy was at the forefront with vehicle innovation, putting t o electric i s, specially converted into vans, into service.
