For transport operators needing to relocate vehicles in their fleet, there are a range of options you could consider – however Truck Moves Australia explains why its vehicle relocation services are an efficient and cost effective solution.
“We see more and more fleets that are enjoying the incredible potential to save time and money using our service to re-position their own fleets,” revealed Managing Director of Truck Moves Australia, Matt Whitnall.
A big part of this is Truck Moves Australia charging model. “We only charge a unit of service, so the customer only pays for the vehicle moving one way, for a fixed cost,” Matt said.
“If the fleet manager calculated all the costs of moving it themselves, it can be five times higher.
“When a transport operator sends their own driver to do the move, there are all those hourly costs plus oncosts which are about 24 per cent per hour. It also means that the driver doing the move is not generating revenue for your business. Add to that the need for a second driver to follow them or collect them, or the need for them to use an Uber or taxi to get to or from the vehicle being moved, and costs very quickly add up.
“That means the fleet manager has two truck drivers working outside of the business’ usual operations, and the costs are now compounding against them,” continued Matt.
“Add in a little traffic jam or delay and the costs are skyrocketing and out of their control, not to mention they’ve diminished their own service to their customers by losing two drivers.”
There are various reasons a transport business may need to reposition its fleet. Often, it’s so vehicles can be placed where there’s a surge in demand.
For example, a few years ago when devastating bushfires hit the east coast over summer, Truck Moves Australia worked closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) to reposition fire appliance units to the fire fronts, where they were needed most.
“This meant volunteers could rest instead of having to drive from fire field to fire field. Instead, volunteers could be flown directly to the site. The units would be lined up and ready at the regional airports. Once volunteers flew in, within minutes they could be out there fighting fires,” explained Matt.
In this particular example, one of the key benefits was being able to greatly reduce fatigue. “The sites of the fires were already deadly dangerous, so you want your volunteers to be rested and alert,” Matt added.
“In past years, volunteers would have driven a lot more, in 4×4 trucks, which are hard riding and not built for long trips. They are designed to be off-road so the ability for volunteers to rest was difficult. We solved that by working with the NSW RFS, completing many moves across the state.
“Often these moves would be updated or redirected while enroute to the battle front, by the hour as new fires developed, to be most effective. If we can handle fleet moves in this sort of crisis situation, we can handle anything a fleet manager sends us.”
For businesses needing to move their trucks or any other vehicles in their fleet, Truck Moves Australia can help you save time and money – getting the job done, in the most efficient way possible.
“Call Truck Moves Australia,” said Matt. “We give a fixed cost, get the job done when you need it, with no limit on the number of trucks we can move. It’s always quick, clean and easy, and with no legacy costs.”
For more information, visit truckmoves.com.au or call 1300 885 799.