Routing Software Claims “40% Cut in Fuel Bills”
8th December 2016
The demand for Truckstops, the smart vehicle routing and scheduling optimisation software which has helped companies including HelloFresh, Eddie Stobart and Reynolds to cut their annual fuel bills by up to 40%, has boomed in the last 12 months – that’s what owners Mapmechanics are claiming, at least.
They say turnover increased by 15% last year to £3.5m. They also boast that Truckstops has saved companies an estimated £52m in fuel bills since 2011. Over the same period, Co2 emissions have been cut by an approximate 250 million kilograms, and Truckstops now operates across seven countries, including Australia, New Zealand, USA and UK.
“Truckstops has transformed our scheduling process. In the first week alone, we experienced a 40% reduction in fuel costs,” said Elliot Jenkins, transport manager of HelloFresh, the recipe delivery box business.
Reynolds Catering Supplies, the food service operator which supplies fresh produce to companies including Pizza Express and Carluccio’s, estimates using Truckstops will save it £500,000 a year in delivery costs. “Truckstops is expected to save us half a million pounds a year, and is now contributing significantly to the success of our business,” said Martin Ward, Reynolds head of transport.
It is especially capable in planning efficient delivery journeys for businesses which differ from day to day and may include new customers who have never been visited before.