Mainfreight has teamed with FleetPartners for forty years to manage its small vehicle fleet.
The specialist freight and logistics company began operations in 1978 with a single Auckland office and has grown into a global business with over 297 branch locations worldwide, and revenue over $3.5 billion NZD.
The two companies formed a solid working relationship based on hard work and shared values. FleetPartners helped Mainfreight start their fleet with just six cars, and as Mainfreight’s business has grown, so has their fleet to over 300 cars and utes.
With a future-focused outlook, the company has an ever-growing commitment to sustainability. They made it their global mission to be more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient.
Mainfreight approached FleetPartners to help push the company into the future with a transition to alternative fuel vehicles.
FleetPartners and Mainfreight knew they needed to trial and understand EV’s and PHEV’s, but that the immediate benefit would come from moving a good proportion of the fleet to the Corolla Hybrid.
The conversion started in late 2017, and now hybrids make up over 34 percent of the company’s New Zealand fleet. This switch helped lower Mainfreight’s carbon emissions, improve fuel economy, and add to a growing reputation for sustainable practices.
“Our relationship is based on a shared set of values where our people and values are closely linked. We are constantly working together towards an absolute common goal of an efficient, sustainable fleet,” said Andrew Bernau, relationship manager, FleetPartners.
Mainfreight is connected to FleetPartner’s fleet insights platform Nitro, that helps the fleet manager track vehicles, drivers and access their fleet data in one place.
FleetPartners also provide fully maintained vehicles, roadside assistance, and new cars every three to four years. When members of the Mainfreight team are looking to purchase a vehicle for personal use, FleetPartners helps to connect their team with ex-lease cars.
A local focus is important to both FleetPartners and Mainfreight. Both companies are major sponsors of Duffy Books in Homes, the charity that delivers new books to children across New Zealand to help promote a love of reading and learning.
The 40-year relationship means that Mainfreight can continue to provide their customers, and their customers’ customers, with the most reliable logistics and transport services in the country.
“The FleetPartners team understands our business and culture. They provide us great service and support 24/7, useful reporting systems, honest advice and dedicated account management.”
By William Smith, Commercial Manager, Mainfreight Limited.
