Specifying the right truck at the outset to make sure it’s really fit for its intended purpose is one of the secrets to long term operational efficiency and reduced operating costs over the life of the vehicle.
Once the truck’s in service, using the right technology to plan its work and manage it can lead to real efficiency improvements.
Freight Best Practice has a series of publications available to help you get the best from the equipment and systems used in your operation.
This case study shows how John Mitchell Ltd have employed a driver trainer who is accredited on an equivalent SAFED driver training course which has paid back 7% in fuel savings; over 340,000 litres of fuel and a total of 901 tonnes CO2 saving in one year. The benefits of implementing other best practices techniques such an Anti -Idling policy and an vehicle procurement policy are also explored.
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...Waste Collection Operations with Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
The aim of this Guide is to provide ‘‘best practice’’ information for waste collection authorities (WCAs) and the inclusion of case studies is seen as an important aid to anchoring best practice in real operations. It is intended that the material presented here will contribute to greater efficiency in waste collection operations and help WCAs to understand how their collection operations could be improved, potentially through working more closely with neighbouring authorities.
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Tyre Pressure Control Systems (TPCS)
This guide describes the use of ‘Tyre Pressure Control Systems (TPCS) to reduce the deterioration of roads and minimise the need for temporary load restrictions. The guide explores the experiences of James Jones & Sons Ltd and the Scottish Woodlands’ Partners.
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A Case Study profiling Andrew Black Ltd’s best use of operations, vehicle technology and maintenance facilities to provide high quality service to the agriculture and general haulage sector in South East Scotland. This publication looks at detailed savings accrued through a number of innovative measures including the use of alloy wheels to reduce unladen weight (increasing payload) to maintenance equipment such as brake re-grinding and wheel alignment.
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...in Scotland
It is a commonly held view that rail can only compete with road over longer distances in terms of operating costs. This case study illustrates the environmental and cost saving benefits of two short haul rail operations, one intermodal and one bulk product, operating in Central Scotland. The case study demonstrates that short rail freight routes can be cost effective over short distances, even for just one container.
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.....at TNT Express and Somerfield using Truck Aerodynamic Styling
This Case Study, featuring TNT Express and Somerfield shows how the use of aerodynamic features have achieved fuel savings for both fleets by using double-deck trunking operations, redesigned roof trailers and by undertaking a study of both aerodynamic vehicles and non-aerodynamic vehicles.
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...Management: Corus and TDG
The case study considers the role of a Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) organisation in helping to improve supply chain efficiency. It shows how TDG have developed a central freight transport platform to look after the logistics needs of the major steel producer, Corus.
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