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Emma Penny charts the spin-offs from the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund that claim to save you money.

8th July 2004, Page 16
8th July 2004
Page 16
Page 16, 8th July 2004 — Emma Penny charts the spin-offs from the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund that claim to save you money.
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TWO COMMERCIAL projects have been spawned by the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund to boost business efficiency.

TRL and another group of advisors have been running courses under the Fuel Economy Advisor's scheme, providing site-specific advice on cutting fuel bills. Now both organisations have launched new commercial services.

Fleet Doctor, run by TRL. is based on an idea from former TNT engineering boss Alan Parker. According to Parker, a Fleet Doctor check-up will identify a company's shortfalls and any bad practices involving fuel, maintenance, suppliers or staff.

The experts will draw up an action plan to help tackle prob lems and will help operators manage any change. The initial two-day appraisal and advice cost £2,000-£4,000, depending on the size and complexity of the business. For additional advice, team members will be available for an average of £1,000 a day.

This service is primarily targeted at operators running 35-50 trucks. Parker believes the managers of many of those firms will have to multi-task:" Operators tend to perceive that they don't have a problem with areas they know well,but they often do.We can show robust evidence that they could do better by improving things."

Where fuel savings are the main target, a group of advisors has launched Gainshare with a "nosavings-no-fee" guarantee. Scheme leader, Michael Coyle says it aims to cut costs and will advise operators in return for an agreed proportion of the savings. "We are highly confident of being able to help operators of any size become more efficient and reduce their costs." he adds.


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