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July 16, 2010 UN organisation the World Food Programme (WFP) will implement web based Fleet Management software from Chevin Fleet Solutions across 82 countries. The roll out will deliver improved visibility of fleet requirements, streamline efficiencies and reduce cost, allowing the humanitarian ...  

The Challenge Responsible for the provision, maintenance and management of 4,900 vehicles across 160 locations, the Fleet Management Section of the New York State Police (NYSP) has a challenging role to play in helping keep officers mobile and on the streets. Supporting NYSP’s fleet operations ...  

In response to the steadily growing demand for its enterprise fleet management information systems, Chevin Fleet Solutions, the leading global provider of fleet management software has recently added Joe Morgan to its sales staff as National Account Manager. Previously as Director of Marketing ...  

Samaritan’s Purse has recently deployed Chevin Fleet Solutions’ web-based enterprise fleet management information system, FleetWave to gain control over their global fleet running costs while allowing real-time access of complete fleet operational and performance information across more than 20 ...  

Ashley Sowerby, managing director, Chevin Fleet Solutions Fleet management covers a myriad of processes. From driver checks and expenses claims to inventory optimisation and replacement vehicle configuration – the list is seemingly endless. For the majority of fleet practices, technology can play ...  

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Vehicle Management chose Chevin’s web-based fleet management information system, FleetWave to manage the acquisition and management of its diverse fleet of more than 11,000 vehicles. The Office of Vehicle Management (OVM) is mandated by the State ...  

QUESTION: My fleet is ‘non-standard’ including all types of vehicles, equipment and plant. We find most systems are aimed at standard fleets, is there anything out there that I can use? Ask the Expert - Ashley Sowerby, Managing Director, Chevin Fleet Solutions A: There are a number of 'off the ...  

Chevin Fleet Solutions, a software firm which supplies vehicle fleet and asset management software has been shortlisted for a national award. Chevin Fleet Solutions, in Belper, is a finalist in the Fleet News Award. The company will battle it out with AA Business Services, Hitachi Capital Vehicle ...  

Due to continued growth and demand for its flexible fleet management information systems in Australia, the vehicle and asset management consultancy and software house, Chevin Fleet Solutions has relocated to larger, new offices on the outskirts of Sydney. The relocation of offices from North ...  

Question: "My fleet is outsourced and I can get some information from providers systems, do I need my own fleet management software?" Yes. Leasing companies will only provide you with high-level information but in order to manage your fleet effectively you can't rely on this basic data. Fleet ...  

Chevin Fleet Solutions' web-enabled FleetWave system has been cherry-picked by the UK’s largest comprehensive tyre service provider, ATS Euromaster, to help manage and optimise its 1,400 vehicle fleet. ATS Euromaster, nationwide suppliers of tyres and vehicle services, has chosen Chevin Fleet ...  

Question: "I want to buy a new software package but with so many new ones coming out all the time I’m worried that it will be out of date in six months. Should I be concerned?" Fleet management solutions should be built to last, that's why it's essential to research the market and choose a ...  

Question: "I have a very old software package and want to get a new one but I’ve been told I’ll have to junk all my existing data. Is this true? " If the system is very old there’s a chance the data will be irretrievable. This depends on how it was developed and whether industry best practices ...  

Question: "My staff are a bit old-fashioned and when I told them we were getting new fleet software they threatened to refuse to use it. How can I avoid confrontation?" From a user’s perspective, nobody likes change and learning new systems or processes, as it can be very time-consuming. Both ...  

The Challenge Managing the annual vehicle fleet for the 4,500+ Volkswagen Group employees in the UK, across multiple brands including Audi, Seat and Skoda is no mean feat. In brief, qualifying VW Group (VWG) employees are entitled to order and specify vehicles, with the vehicles then being built ...  

Chevin are pleased to announce that they have now registered as a Microsoft Certified Partner. Whilst Chevin have traditional been quite agnostic in our approach to partnerships we now feel that the benefits achieved from the partnership status provide both Chevin and our clients with significant ...  

Question: "At present I run my fleet using a pen and paper. I don’t do anything fancy so what sort of things should my first software package offer?" The smooth administration of your fleet is essential because if you get it wrong, your business could be at risk. You should analyse what you do ...  

Once hampered by a legacy, DOS-based data system, Crop Production Services' fleet operations improved efficiency and productivity with an advanced enterprise system providing seamless multiple data stream integration. When Stan Witkowski joined the Crop Production Services (CPS) fleet team in ...  

Question: "I’ve heard some fleet software programs aren’t really up to the job. What should I look for when choosing a software company for a partner?" We find there are four key attributes to selecting a fleet management software provider – Pedigree, Product, People and Passion Pedigree – how ...  

Question: "There seem to be a lot of different fleet software solutions on offer. What should I look for when choosing one?" Do your homework and make up a list of potential providers. Review the fleet press and search the internet to see what’s available. Ring each company on the list and get ...  

Business Car - Best Fleet Management System Award Chevin Fleet Solutions are delighted to have received the Highly Commended Award in Business Car Magazines Techie Awards. The Highly Commended award went to Chevin's FleetWave. It was, according to the company, the world's first internet-based fleet ...  

Cox Enterprises of Atlanta, GA has recently deployed Chevin Fleet Solutions’ web-based enterprise fleet management information system, FleetWave to gain control over escalating fleet running costs while enabling global visibility over the organizations disparate operations and operating units. ...  

T-Chek Systems is a leading provider of information and payment processing services, announced today that users of Chevin Fleet Solutions’ fleet management information software, FleetWave, now have real-time integration with T-Chek. FleetWave is a browser-based enterprise Fleet Management ...  

We are delighted to announce that as from July 1st 2009 Chevin Fleet Solutions will be launching operations in Australia. Following almost a decade of presence within the Australian Market via Distributors, this launch will for the first time allow us to directly support fleet operators in the ...  

Freight operators will be able to gauge their performance against other London drivers Transport for London's (TfL's) Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) benchmarking system has now gone live and freight operators are using it to compare their performance with that of similar operators ...  

Go Plant is a leading UK provider of operated, self-drive specialist and municipal vehicles and plant hire to the public and private sectors. Go Plant provides services to its customers in the following three trading divisions: Go Plant Sweepers - the UK market leader in operated road sweeping ...  

Kevin Hudson has joined fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions as a new Business Development Manager. Kevin has over eight years’ motor trade and leasing industry experience, having previously worked in sales roles for dealer group Marshalls, TLS Vehicle Rental and more ...  

Karan Ridgard has joined fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions as its new Operations Director. Karan has over twelve years’ automotive industry knowledge, having previously worked for Experian and Trader Data Systems delivering new products and services for the finance and ...  

ACFO member Telindus Limited has chosen Chevin Fleet Solutions’ RoadBASE fleet software system to assist with the management of its fleet of approximately 120 vehicles. Telindus is a group of companies offering ICT Solutions and Services on an international level, serving business, service ...  

"Telematics systems need to be integrated with software systems to achieve full effect." Fleet World Magazine Oct08 MilePost is a new development from Chevin Fleet Solutions which harnesses the ability of FleetWave, Chevin’s award-winning browser-based fleet management software system, to ...