Leasedrive VELO

Leasedrive VELO named
‘UK Independent Vehicle Management Company 2007’ by ITM
20 September 2007

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.

Notes to Editors:
ITM
The Institute of Transport Management (ITM) seeks to promote academic achievement, training and professionalism within the transport and logistics industry; to monitor and improve standards through ongoing research and communications programmes; to keep its members fully updated on vital transport information and the latest trends, so that they can make better informed decisions; to recognise and award industry members for significant achievements in the development of transport solutions through its annual awards programme; and to provide a forum for the exchange of information and discussion among its members.

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