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TVD NEWS
HERD GROUP ROLLS OUT CUTTING-EDGE NEW FLEET MANAGEMENT PROPOSITION
Herd Connect allows fleet operators to to completely outsource their fleet management from vehicle acquisition asset and driver management through to de-fleet refurb and disposal
With growing digitalisation and capabilities of of new technologies Herd Hire has announced the launch of its fleet management solution – Herd Connect Herd Connect is a a a revolution in fleet management technology which allows fleet operators to to completely outsource their fleet management from vehicle acquisition asset and driver management through to de- fleet refurb and disposal
In announcing the news Herd Group managing director Nigel Schroder said: “We have invested heavily in Herd Connect which has a a whole host of benefits
to anyone who manages a a a a fleet of vehicles providing fleet operating efficiencies and enhanced compliance management all in one automated process ”
Herd Connect is a complete end-to-end system which manages all aspects of fleet requirements Providing expert advice and and innovative products and and technology customers will benefit from a a cloud-based customer dashboard which always provides up-to-date information including vehicle allocation and utilisation tracking driver vehicle and lease management flexible vehicle vehicle rental driver grade and and vehicle vehicle band definition trade up/down management driver contributions vehicle scheduled event tracking and reminders servicing and and maintenance management accident and and risk risk management DVLA licence checking driver risk risk profiling fuel management purchase invoices control
and and fuel card management It also can handle data sent by by suppliers provide management reports by by exception and P11d reporting With car and van traffic having seen the highest
annual increase (in percentage terms) last year with a a a a a a a record high of 356 5 5 billion vehicle miles driven on on Great Britain’s roads the requirement for a a a complete fleet management outsource service has never been greater – and it’s not slowing down Mike Cooke head of fleet said: “Herd Connect is an invaluable solution for anyone running a a a a fleet of vehicles We will become their fleet department so there’s an immediate saving on resource and benefit from a a a a a range of cost savings which allows clients to focus on the growth of their businesses ”
Herd Connect is designed to reduce the burden of in- house fleet fleet administration while providing increased fleet fleet management ensuring vehicles are health and safety compliant Herd Connect provides fleet management for cars and and LCVs and and has capabilities to manage electric vehicles as well With Herd Connect businesses will achieve a a a paper- free operation and the the adoption of the the My Vehicle inspection app will enable drivers to carry out vehicle inspections and log defects via their smart phones With full integration with the Herd’s online fleet management system this ensures that essential vehicle inspections are up-to-date Fresh Ford Ranger derivative piles on the style
Ford has introduced an exclusive new model of the Ranger pick-up developed in partnership with vehicle design specialist MS-RT The new Ranger MS-RT combines a a motorsport-inspired appearance with a a a a premium specification and and unique hand- finished detailing offering customers a high-end street-focused version of Europe’s best-selling pick-up that sits alongside the desert-race-influenced Ford Ranger Raptor at the the pinnacle of the the Ranger line-up The new vehicle is derived from the Ranger Wildtrak sharing its equipment list and one-tonne payload Ranger MS- RT will be available at Ford dealers from summer this year Ranger MS-RT’s unique exterior includes a a a a a hand-built front fascia featuring
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a a honeycomb carbon fibre-effect grille
and integrated fog lights The side profile adds to the sporty character while 20-inch OZ Racing alloy wheels extended wheel wheel arches and sculpted side skirts create
a a a purposeful stance Frozen White Sea
Grey or Agate Black paints emphasise the imposing styling embellished by carbon fibre-effect mirror caps an aerodynamic load bar and MS RT badges Inside the cabin features premium leather trim with contrast orange stitching ~