How One Fleet Increased Profits & Efficiency, Reduced Carbon Footprint
Earlier this year, we attended a session at NTEA’s Work Truck Show & Green Truck Summit: “Analysis of Alternative Fuels and Green Technology from a Return on Investment Perspective.” The presenters were Gregg Hodgdon, CAFM, Director of Fleet Operations at E.A. Sween Company and Brian Matuszewski, Manager – Strategic Consulting, Sustainable Strategies at ARI.
We thought it was a terrific presentation and were eager to learn more about how Gregg and Brian - along with several OEMs and fleet suppliers - worked together to lower E.A. Sween’s fleet costs, increase its efficiency, reduce its carbon footprint, and make its drivers happy. What more could you ask!
READ MORE to learn how sustainability award winner Gregg worked with his suppliers to lower costs and increase efficiency.
ARI’s Brian Matuszewski: How to Green Your Fleet
A cradle to grave, holistic approach to greening your fleet
Brian Matuszewski is Manager – Strategic Consulting, Sustainable Strategies, for ARI, and in this role, guides ARI’s clients through the process of understanding the requirements, the ROI implications, and the emissions impact of implementing alternative fuel solutions.
In this interview, Brian tells us how he and the ARI Sustainable Strategies team approach the intricacies of the entire analytical process – first learning the fleet’s objectives, understanding the fleet’s makeup, usage, geographical footprint, and distinctive needs. Once they understand the requirements and needs to successfully meet the fleet’s purpose and mission, they guide the fleet through the various clean technology options that make sense for them.
READ MORE about how clean technologies can help reduce your fleet's TCO.
Fleet Software: Breaking Out of Old Systems
Many leasing companies today are struggling to maintain a patchwork of old software systems, and that can make it difficult and expensive to bring new products to market. There is hope, though, for companies that are ready to make a change.
The Challenge of Many Vehicles in Many Places
Many fleet managers today have vehicles spread throughout the country -- and that presents challenges when it comes to securing and relocating those vehicles conveniently and economically. Luckily, there are companies out there that can make that happen.
GPS Fleet Tracking: Change Operations for the Better
Have you been hesitating to implement a GPS tracking solution to your fleet? For some fleet executives, the thought of changing business operations can be a lot to take on: it may seem like it will be difficult to use, that employees will be unhappy, or that it is too costly. Although it seems like a big change, the benefits you will obtain from GPS tracking are unlimited.
