Vospers signs deal with Lightfoot to reduce the sum of parts deliveries28 October 2014

Motor dealership Vospers has signed a three-year deal to use Lightfoot, the in-cab driver efficiency system, after a 12-month trial revealed monthly fuel savings of 12-14%.

Plymouth-based Vospers' fleet of 22 vans delivers parts to garages across Devon and Cornwall from three regional depots. Delivery routes mainly comprise A roads and country lanes, often crossing hilly terrain, so fuel efficiency was a key factor in the decision.

"We face an annual fuel bill of £150,000, so a consistent monthly saving of 12-14% is extremely good for profitability," confirms parts director Bob Foster.

"We had very little resistance from our drivers when installing Lightfoot and now it's simply part of what they do," he says, adding that the best results come from incentivising drivers to improve. "We expect a minimum standard of 80% efficiency, so each month we offer a financial reward to the three drivers who have driven most efficiently."

The system is easy to manage, he says, with a clear report: "It's a simple one-pager that's not at all onerous or labour intensive."

Vospers is upgrading its Lightfoot units with the tracking functionality, launched in July. "We wanted to be able to conduct real-time tracking of fleet vehicles, but didn't want two separate systems – it makes much more sense to have everything combined," says Foster.

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Laura Cork

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