In-House Fleet Excellence Award

Our judging panel is drawn from across the public, academic, and private sectors. Judges are selected for their industry knowledge, expertise, and integrity. This award recognises organisations that operate their own fleet of vehicles to transport and distribute goods as part of their core business operations. Open to companies utilising road, rail, air, or water transport, the award celebrates excellence in fleet management and the contribution of transport operations to overall business success. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission (11pt font size minimum); the judges will be looking for clear information backed up by facts, supporting materials and statistics, that pays particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Organisation Background: Please provide a brief description of the organisation such as when it was established, number of employees, and the size and composition of your fleet. Please also provide an indication of your turnover over the past three years and the markets operated in.
• Fleet Management & Operations: Outline how your fleet is managed, including maintenance, driver management, route planning, and compliance.
• Key Projects & Initiatives: Outline significant projects or initiatives that have been undertaken over the past 12 months. Highlight any challenges faced, including the scale of these challenges, and how they were overcome.
• Operational Excellence: Please outline steps taken by the organisation to boost operational performance, including any resulting tangible benefits to the business. Please also highlight any Health & Safety initiatives introduced providing clear and measurable results.
• Innovation: Please include details of any unique efforts or processes that have been employed, demonstrating the degree of innovation and benefit to the organisation.
• Corporate and Social Responsibility: Please outline the societal impact of the fleet's operation over the past year, highlighting how sustainability and environmental factors were successfully factored into your planning.
• Outcomes & Results: Summarise the outcomes of these efforts including the contribution to business growth, benefits to the organisation and the environment. Include measurable results and year-on-year statistics, where possible.
• Supporting Facts & Testimonials: Include any other facts or statements that you feel are relevant to support the entry.