News
UN organisation turns to Chevin
July 2010
The World Food Programme (WFP), a UN organisation, is extending its long-term relationship with Chevin Fleet Solutions and implementing the suppliers web-based fleet management system across all of the 82 countries that it operates in.
The FleetWave system will be rolled out in Uganda during ...

New York State Police FleetWave case study released to website
July 2010
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 NYSPs fleet operations ...

Chevin expands its North American sales and client services team
May 2010
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 rolls out Fleetwave to gain control over fleet running costs
May 2010
Samaritans 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 ...

Automated driver licence checks
April 2010
Chevin Fleet Solutions on stand number 5450 at the CV Operator Show this week will launch a new system to cut the hassle from licence management. The 'plug and play' module will provide a fully automated process for any business to verify the licence status of all fleet vehicle drivers.
Transport ...

Improved FleetWave management system set to launch new service
April 2010
Chevin Fleet Solutions is set to launch an addition to its FleetWave fleet management system, designed to simplify and reduce the administrative burden of driver licence management.
The plug and play module will provide a fully automated process for businesses to verify the licence status of ...

The portable device revolution: Can technology support remote vehicle servicing processes?
April 2010
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 ...

Mass. Office of Vehicle Management Goes Online with FleetWave
March 2010
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Vehicle Management chose Chevins 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 ...

ATE: My Fleet is Non Standard
March 2010
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 ...

Fleet firm is up for national award
March 2010
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 ...

Chevin Australia relocates as company gears up for expansion
February 2010
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 ...

ATE: My fleet is outsourced and I can get some data, do I need a fleet system?
January 2010
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 ...

FleetWave inflates top tyre supplier
December 2009
Chevin Fleet Solutions' web-enabled FleetWave system has been cherry-picked by the UKs 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 ...

ATE: I want a Fleet Software package but worry it will soon be outdated
December 2009
Question: "I want to buy a new software package but with so many new ones coming out all the time Im 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 ...

ATE: Will I have to junk my fleet history if I change software?
November 2009
Question: "I have a very old software package and want to get a new one but Ive been told Ill have to junk all my existing data. Is this true? "
If the system is very old theres a chance the data will be irretrievable. This depends on how it was developed and whether industry best practices ...

ATE: My staff are old-fashioned and do not like change?
November 2009
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 users perspective, nobody likes change and learning new systems or processes, as it can be very time-consuming.
Both ...

Making Volkswagens world easier for company cars
October 2009
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 become Microsoft Certified Partner
October 2009
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 ...

ATE: What should I look for in my first fleet software package?
October 2009
Question: "At present I run my fleet using a pen and paper. I dont 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 ...

How CPS Centralized its Fleet Management Data - Article in September's Fleet Financials Magazine
October 2009
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 ...

ATE: What should I look for when choosing a software company?
October 2009
Question: "Ive heard some fleet software programs arent 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 ...

ATE: How do I choose a fleet software package?
September 2009
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 whats available.
Ring each company on the list and get ...

Best Fleet Management System - Chevin Highly Commended in Techie Awards
August 2009
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 gains real-time visibility over disparate fleet operating costs with FleetWave
August 2009
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. ...

User Open Day 2009
August 2009
Chevin UK will be opening their doors to customers for this years annual user event.
The annual user day event for 2009 has changed its format in line with what you our customers have asked for - so this year it will be an office open day and open forum.
Please come along and speak to us on the ...

T-Chek announces real-time integration with FleetWave for managing fuel and maintenance spend
July 2009
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 ...

Chevin Launch Australian Operations
June 2009
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 ...

TFL's Online Freight Benchmarking System Goes Live
May 2009
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 ...

FleetWave Helps Go Plant To Set The Service Standard
April 2009
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 ...

Chevin's New Business Development Manager - Kevin Hudson
April 2009
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 ...

New Operations Director For Chevin
March 2009
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 ...

Telindus Chooses RoadBASE
March 2009
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 ...

Go The Extra Mile With Chevin
January 2009
"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, Chevins award-winning browser-based fleet management software system, to ...
