Fleet Management: Manufacturing, Installation, Trades

15 October 2024

Expert Fleet Management For Manufacturing, Installation And Trades-Based Businesses

For businesses with a fleet, downtime just isn’t an option. A fleet management company can help improve productivity and reduce costs. Whether you need manufacturing fleet management or tradie fleet management, we provide solutions to help increase performance and profitability, without the stress.

Fleet Management When You Need It

If you own a manufacturing, installation or trades-based business, you know the challenges that come with handling a fleet. On top of staff and clients, you might also get those big one-off jobs that need an extra vehicle. Or you need to fill the gap while your regular fleet is off the road. The last thing you need is a project getting held up by not having the right vehicle on hand to get the job done smoothly. It’s a headache and stress that can be avoided.

Reliable Manufacturing Fleet Management And Tradie Fleet Management

Our fleet management solutions provide a flexible, easy way to keep your business moving. It’s for companies that work across multiple sites and projects, and need access to an extra vehicle quickly. Handy offers renting or leasing as a cost-effective option allowing businesses to adapt to short term or longer term demands, without the need to buy.

Why Hire Instead of Buying?

When you buy a vehicle, you also need to factor in the costs and extra admin that come with ownership. There’s the upfront deposit, along with the paperwork that might come if you finance a vehicle. Not to mention keeping the insurance, registration, servicing, maintenance, and WoF up to date. 

A fleet management company allows businesses to better manage their projects, knowing their admin is sorted. But if you think buying would make more sense, talk to us at Handy Commercials and pick up a quality used vehicle at an affordable rate.

Why Incorporate Fleet Management Into Your Business?

Here are the top benefits:

  1. Cost-effective – Instead of having excess vehicles that aren’t in use, hiring only when the need arises means you can save money and reduce operational costs. 
  2. Scalability and flexibility – Many businesses, including installation and manufacturing companies often face changing transportation demands. Hiring makes scaling up or down on project volume or seasonality very flexible.
  3. Customised transport needs – Certain jobs need specialised vehicles, such as larger trucks or tail lifts. The ability to rent or lease means easy and fast access to a variety of vehicles on short notice – without locked-in contracts or ownership. 
  4. Avoid Depreciation: Hiring avoids the depreciation that comes with owning a fleet. This means that businesses can continually update their fleet with newer vehicles without losing money on the resale.
  5. Expansion: Businesses that are expanding or venturing into new areas may find renting or leasing is a low risk way to meet changing demands. 
  6. Reducing admin hassle: Fleet management allows businesses to shift the burden of administration onto the rental company, saving them time, money and effort.

Hands on steering wheel of vehicle driving on road

Important Considerations

Hiring through a fleet management company provides many benefits. Here are some factors to think about when choosing what is right for your business.

The Right Selection of Vehicles 

Having the right vehicle available for your business is crucial. All our vans and trucks come in varying sizes and layouts. This allows flexibility to customise your transportation solutions. Some locations even have larger vehicles to choose from if you need that little bit of extra space. View our range of vehicles here.

 Safety Features 

Your employees need to drive vehicles that meet the latest safety requirements. Rest assured you’ll be driving a safety-tested, reliable vehicle to ensure consistent and safe operation.

 Up-To-Date Features

No one wants to run the risk of driving an out of date vehicle. We’ve got some of the most reliable, modern vehicles in the commercial rental industry. Complete with up to date features like airbags and GPS, along with Bluetooth audio, reversing cameras and automatic transmission.

Flexible Hiring Options

EASYFLEET

Handy’s EASYFLEET is ideal for customers who need a vehicle for at least a month or longer. Rates are cheaper and it’s very flexible. Take advantage of our week-by-week option and choose the best kilometre and insurance options for your needs. Rent for an initial 30 days and then extend for longer if required. Simply let us know 48 hours before the hire ends.

EASYFLEETPLUS

If you decide you need the vehicle for longer, it’s easy to extend to our EASYFLEETPLUS. Ideal when you know you’ll need transportation for at least 3 months or more. Choose the best kilometre, insurance and payment options for your needs. 

LEASING

We also offer flexible longer term lease options with a minimum 6 months commitment. This is a cost-effective and stress-free way for you to get the trucks and vans you need, without the burden of ownership. With our fully maintained lease, we take care of everything so you can get back to the things that matter to you.

There is also the option of daily and weekly hires when you need something very short term. Whatever you choose, hiring through Handy is a breeze. When your plan is finished, simply return the vehicle until your next job. 

 What Is Included In A Handy Rental or Lease?

  1. Flexible contracts
    Simply commit for as little as 30 days or more to suit your business.
  2. Emergency repairs
    Get 24/7 roadside assistance and repairs so there’s minimal disruption.
  3. Competitive all-inclusive fees
    Our fees are extremely competitive with no hidden costs.
  4. Convenient locations
    Pick up vehicles from 8 locations across the country.
  5. Free kms
    All plans include at least 50 free kms per day (only pay for excess fuel and tolls).
     
  6. Range of reliable vehicles
    Selection of quality trucks and vans in varying sizes and layouts to choose from.
  7. Repairs, servicing and maintenance
    Including Warrant of Fitness, registration, prompt repairs and tyre and wheel alignment.
  8. Insurance
    Comprehensive insurance providing adequate coverage for vehicles and drivers.
  9. Specialist fleet management support
    We manage the overall costs that come with running a vehicle, and handle the paperwork including keeping records of fuel costs, repairs and maintenance.
  10. Handy Business Account specials and discounts
    Instantly become a member and enjoy priority bookings with a dedicated business manager. It’s free to join with no membership fees.

Vehicles available to buy from Handy Commercials

Smooth, Stress-Free Business Fleet Solutions

Working together in partnership, we’ll discuss your needs and come up with a custom plan that works for your business and budget. Choose the vehicles you need and the length of hire you’d like. We can supply your fleet so it includes a wide range of varying types of trucks and vans. 

Custom Solutions From A Trusted Kiwi Business

Handy’s fleet management offers flexible solutions to fill your excess fleet requirements. Meanwhile, your dedicated account manager can take care of all your fleet administration for you. Whether you need tradie fleet management, or manufacturing fleet management, we offer custom solutions for businesses that want good quality, reliable vehicles. Get in touch today!

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