Leasedrive Velo named 'UK Independent Vehicle Management Company 2007' by ITM
Leasedrive Velo, one of the UK's largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups in the UK, has been named 'UK Independent Vehicle Management Company 2007' by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM). The award is for the company judged to have provided the best overall vehicle management service.
Commercial director, Roddy Graham said: "After being accredited as a 'Recommended Industry Supplier' by ITM last year, following a survey conducted among its members, we are delighted to have received this latest accolade. This award reflects all the hard work put in by our staff on behalf of our customers.
"We are passionate about delivering the best-in-class, all round service and adding value to our clients through investment in people, world-class fleet management systems and totally-integrated innovative solutions."
Commenting on the decision to accredit Leasedrive Velo with the award, Patrick Sheedy, media & PR director for ITM, said: "Leasedrive Velo has, over time, deVeloped into a market leader - backed by sound parentage and a strong customer-driven business ethic. Its key focus is on delivering value through a complete product and service portfolio of tailor-made solutions, which are provided through a dedicated fleet management service team, based at its Wokingham office. From here, Leasedrive Velo is responsible for providing complete mobility and management solutions for thousands of vehicles throughout the UK. Its customers are guaranteed swift response and a quality service - providing tangible cost savings delivered in a professional way."
The citation for 'UK Independent Vehicle Management Company 2007' stated: At the core of Leasedrive Velo's success is the leading-edge ALFA system of asset management and finance, which operates in conjunction with a web-based front end providing integrated vehicle procurement, ordering, service, maintenance and repair, as well as policy and record management. In addition to this, the pioneering Drive:Manager system takes fleet management to a new level of efficiency for Leasedrive Velo and its strategic partners. This desktop tool provides fleet managers with the capability to compare and order vehicles, progress orders, and book routine services. These top-of-the-range systems, deVeloped by fleet experts, are allowing Leasedrive Velo to achieve its stated aim of delivering the highest quality vehicle management service to its clients.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Leasedrive Velo is the winner of the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company' the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year', The 2007 and 2008 Thames Valley Business Awards for 'Business Management Team of the Year' and the 2007 ITM Award for 'Independent Vehicle Management Company'.
For further press information on Leasedrive Velo, contact:
Mr Jeremy Snook
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