Silvey Fleet: driving efficiency during the pandemic
Fuel card provider Silvey Fleet has outlined its commitment to helping fleet customers drive efficiency during the current Covid-19 pandemic, and the advantages of its service offering.
“Our people have been working with customers remotely and in the field throughout the lockdown and beyond, supporting them through new challenges and changing circumstances,” said the company.
“The pandemic may have reduced traffic levels, but many sectors have continued regardless, fuelled by our competitive fuel prices and excellent service.”
Silvey Fleet has extensive experience in providing fuel card solutions for companies across the UK, and says it works to find the best, most financially beneficial fleet management solution for its customers.
“Companies have access to competitively priced fuel via our fuel cards, plus can save administration time with our fleet management software – together these can provide a complete view of fleet expenses and operational workings,” it said.
“Silvey Fleet continues to offer full fleet solutions to businesses. From our contactless fuel cards to mileage tracking, Silvey Fleet products and services are best placed to support LCV and HGV fleets in the ‘new normal’. Silvey Fleet offers a dedicated service and can save companies up to 10 per cent saving on their business fuel.
“Alongside reducing costs with competitively priced fuel, we can save valuable time on admin with our centralised online portal.”
The company emphasises its nationwide coverage, and says its team can identify the best fuel card for drivers based on their routes and where they usually fill up.
“With our four multi-network cards, businesses have access to over 6,500 sites across the UK, including HGV sites. All our locations can be found on the Site Finder at silveyfleet.co.uk which includes a filter for HGV sites and allows PDF downloads so drivers can plan their fill ups.
“The benefit of choosing Silvey Fleet is that we work with a range of fuel card providers, so no matter how great a business’s geographical spread, we can provide fuel cards across networks, with just one invoice. Across the five networks we work with there are no annual charges or hidden costs.”
Silvey also highlights its contactless credentials: fuel cards can be sent directly to drivers’ addresses or a registered business address, while cashless fuel purchases mean drivers don’t have to handle cash or receipts, reducing unnecessary contact.
All expenses are easy to keep track of, says the firm, with all invoices sent via email, and purchases can be restricted so that drivers can only buy essentials with their fuel card.
“This trackable service ensures all paperwork is in one place for straightforward auditing and reporting – no waiting for drivers to come in with expenses forms to be signed off.
“Our team continues to work from home, providing a top-quality service to our customers no matter the circumstances. Any lost or stolen cards can be quickly reported using our online portal and replacements sent out. What’s more, we don’t charge to cancel fuel cards.”
Customers include a fruit and vegetable supplier with both wholesale and foodservice divisions located across the UK.
“With over 350 vehicles in their fleet, they rely on fuel cards to monitor and control fuel expenditure,” said Silvey Fleet.
“They wanted to consolidate its existing suppliers to one company who could offer national coverage – from Cornwall to Scotland – as well as review their fleet’s total usage.
“Silvey Fleet recommended adopting a multi fuel card approach. We initially reviewed the whole fleet’s driving patterns to select a network that matched each depot’s routes and supplied cards to match.
“All data was captured in a single monthly report, allowing fleet managers at various depots to access online reporting, helping them manage their own branch’s fuel usage. They have been able to consolidate fuel expenditure through Silvey Fleet to drive down fuel costs.”
