Forrest Increases Fuel Economy and Cuts Driver Related Risk with GreenRoad
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- Europe
Country
- United Kingdom
Product
- GreenRoad Full Suite
Tech Stack
- Telematics
- Driver Safety System
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Employee Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Transportation
- Utilities
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Forrest is a prominent company based in Bolton, specializing in essential refurbishment and responsive maintenance services for the social housing market in the North of England. Known as the top regeneration specialist in the region, Forrest places a high value on customer service, which is integral to its success. The company has developed a Code of Conduct in consultation with its customers to ensure service excellence. Forrest is committed to environmental sustainability and has taken significant steps to update its fleet with carbon-efficient vehicles. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to reduce emissions and operational costs while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
The Challenge
Bolton-based Forrest, a leading provider of refurbishment and maintenance services to the social housing market in the North of England, faced a challenge in strengthening its commitment to the environment. The company embarked on a massive fleet update to carbon-efficient vehicles, aiming to reduce emissions and costs. This decision followed an extensive fleet review, which showed that switching to newer, environmentally-friendly models would yield significant savings. Forrest was part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-in-Fleets initiative, one of only five companies outside London invited to participate. To maximize the value of this investment, each new vehicle was to be equipped with a driver safety system.
The Solution
Forrest conducted a trial of the GreenRoad Full Suite at its Leeds branch office, where a team of 10 liaison officers operated from a single location. This setup allowed for regular performance evaluations. Initially, some drivers were overly cautious, achieving zero scores but taking too long to complete their routes. The company advised them to drive sensibly without interrupting their work. The trial demonstrated the effectiveness of GreenRoad in improving driving standards and comfort. The rollout to a wider portion of the fleet resulted in a significant drop in claims and improved fuel economy. The GreenRoad system was easy to implement, as drivers were already familiar with telematics and fuel economy concepts. The technology was well-received, as it provided reassurance and support to drivers, especially those uncomfortable with larger vehicles.
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