Chiltern Distribution said it had seen a 1.5% improvement in mpg and a 2% reduction in fuel consumption after it installed Bridgestone’s Webfleet across its fleet of 55 HGVs.
Andy Gibson, fleet manager at the cold chain specialist, said: “Integrating Webfleet with our incumbent transport planning system has been simple and seamless, helping us cut fuel consumption and CO2 by allocating the nearest driver to jobs, avoiding traffic and following eco-friendly routes.
“But the real difference has been Webfleet’s OptiDrive 360 driver monitoring. We can access live views and detailed reports on all our drivers, with clear, color-coded grading highlighting those who might need extra training to address harsh braking, speeding or idling.
“We can customise the scoring and set up different profiles for drivers to level the playing field for those focused on less fuel-efficient routes, like inner-city areas.”
Chiltern MD Brian Sagaseta explained that as its fleet covered more than 87,000 miles each year, the 1.5% mpg improvement meant significant CO2 savings: “As well as giving us powerful insights into our mileage efficiency, the software also provides an at-a-glance overview of where all our assets are at any given moment,” he added.
Chiltern Distribution is committed to several other eco-initiatives, including energy-efficient eco tyres, Euro 6 trucks and aerodynamic Volvo FH Aeros.
ThermoKing A400 advanced temperature control technology is being used to cut refrigeration CO2 emissions, while solar panels are being trialled on some vehicles as a backup energy source.
The Webfleet platform is also helping the company meet the DVS progressive safe system requirements.
