FLEETDRIVE
Steve Ellis ’ journey here
For Steve adapting to an ever-changing industry has keen critical to his success .
“ The whole company is transforming into a simpler operating model and that ’ s exactly the same in our fleet – we want to make sure that our vehicles are being utilised fully so that there ’ s no waste .”
As for encouragement of other fleet managers looking to grow and develop , Steve believes it ’ s all about embracing change and tackling uncertainty , particularly that caused by COVID-19 , head on .
“ It ’ s also imperative that fleet managers engage with the supply chain as fully as possible , because I believe that strategic partnerships really are the key to ongoing success .”
Key Achievements :
• Orderly disposal of over 1,000 vehicles and their associated costs .
• Implementation of Toyota Rav4 Hybrids to reduce carbon footprint .
• Increased spend with indigenous suppliers and communities including Kooya Fleet .
• Charity partnerships with Michael Long Foundation and Cathy Freeman Foundation .
• Reduced emissions by 6,100 Tonnes per annum .
• Over 1.8 million trees planted with Greenfleet partnership .
• More than 20 % reduction in annual kilometres travelled .
• Improved safety with less claims costs and driver at fault rates .
• Annual savings in excess of $ 10 million
ISSUE 29 JUNE 2021 / WWW . AFMA . ORG . AU 21