Capital Equipment News September 2021

In his years in the transport business, one of the important lessons Freedom Khumbulani Vane has learned is the significance of fuel efficiency, and this is the reason he switched to Scania.

Keeping an eye on the fleet To keep an eye on the fleet, Vanedi Logistics also makes use of Scania Fleet Management Services (FMS). Vane considers fleet management to be one of the most important functions in any fleet-driven business. “Managing a fleet is a huge challenge, to say the least, but the incorporation of a fleet management system can make the entire process very simple and efficient. With that in mind, we have taken Scania’s Fleet Management Services with all our trucks,” he says. Scania’s FMS is a set of services that connects fleet owners with their vehicles and drivers while they are out in the field. They can get all the vehicle data, fleet position and reviews of driving performance, among other key parameters. The system helps fleet owners identify and use key details to increase the productivity of fleets and maximise their total operating economy. “Fleet management puts me as the owner in the ‘driving seat’ of the vehicle. It allows me, at any given time, to retrieve information and put corrective measures in place. It helps us utilise vehicle and driver follow-ups as well as obtain operational information to support our decisions,” he says. Additionally, Vanedi Freight also makes use of Scania Finance, allowing the company to deal with a single service provider for all its needs. A major advantage of Scania’s captive finance is the cooperation between different functions that are embedded within the company. There are different functions within the Scania organisation, including Scania Parts, Scania Fleet Management, Scania Rental, Scania Finance and Insurance, as well as Scania Used, to mention a few, which are driven by the same values, making the company a one-stop shop for transport operators’ needs. Dealing with a single organisation for all these needs, all the way from the product, through to finance and aftersales service, maximises uptime for customers. “We are happy with the Scania product and the service we have received from the OEM thus far. As we look forward to further expanding our business, Scania will remain our transport solutions provider of choice,” concludes Vane. b

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS SEPTEMBER 2021