In addition to a number of major UK Airports, Docks, Train Stations and Housing Associations, the Bell Group UK provide commercial and industrial decorating services to the MoD, Clarence House in London and the Ibrox and Parkhead Stadiums in Glasgow.

The rate of expansion has resulted in an urgent need to manage its current fleet more effectively and having previously used a Vehicle Management Information (VMI™) System from Minorplanet, updating the existing system to utilise the latest technology proved to be the perfect solution.

Building contractors, Needhams chose Minorplanet’s VMI™ system as the best solution capable of meeting their needs. They have been using the system for 5 years and it has now become a vital component in the efficient running of their business.

Needhams, who provide construction and maintenance work for housing associations in East Anglia, has seen a 10 per cent reduction in the company’s wage bill and a further 15 per cent reduction in the fuel bill after using the Minorplanet system which is now installed into 70 of its vehicles.

All the freight handled by Lightning Freight is regarded as ’urgent‘, and is organised in such a way as to ensure that it reaches its destination at the earliest, most economical time and using the most appropriate option available.

Every vehicle in the fleet is fitted with a Minorplanet GPRS tracking unit, from artics to small vans, relaying invaluable information to Lightning Freight and their customers. The VMI™ system is located within their Central Operations Department and, while visible via all PC’s, is also run in real-time on a 42” plasma screen, ensuring all vehicles are visible at all times no matter where they are.

Promark Accord provide housing maintenance and repairs primarily for local authorities and housing associations. Promark Accord has been in operation for over 15 years and employs 140 people, the majority of whom are engineers working ‘in the field’. The company had two related challenges – reacting efficiently to maintenance calls 24/7, whilst also maintaining the security and integrity of their vehicles and drivers.

The system has also led to more consistent time sheet entry, disputes regarding customer site visits are also dramatically reduced. Private driver mileage is also easier to identify, leading to savings on fuel bills.