Welch’s Transport specialises in contract distribution and supply of new customer-liveried vehicles to support your distribution needs. We can supply vehicles of all sizes and customer-focused, CPC qualified drivers with corporate/branded uniform to present a cohesive professional image.
Welch’s works together with the customer to analyse its distribution profile and vehicle specification and can agree an appropriate length of contract. With our evolving technology and decades of experience we can even evaluate your current routes to ensure you are getting the best possible vehicle efficiency and productivity.
Welch’s Transport has put this in place for a number of companies including Hamleys of London, Spicer’s Space Age Office Furniture, Nursery Trades, Ardex UK Ltd, Paperchase and more.
Benefits of Contract Distribution (Financial, Brand, Technology and Operational)
Financial Benefits:
- No capital outlay - which means capital can be invested within your core business.
- Easier budgeting – the peaks and troughs of vehicle repair/maintenance are captured in a simple, consistent monthly invoice, improving cash flow.
- Reduced management hours – Welch's Transport uses its expertise in efficient vehicle and driver management leaving you more time to focus on your core business needs.
- Less depreciation risk – the vehicle's resale value is fixed at the start of the contract.
- Less volatility of your costs – Welch's Transport evens out the unwanted financial spikes of fuel prices.
Brand Benefits
- Improved brand awareness – liveried vehicles and uniformed drivers increase brand visibility on the road and at your customers' delivery points.
- Improved perception of quality and professionalism – supported by a new and well maintained fleet.
- Improved environmental credibility – the vehicles Welch's Transport supplies all conform to the latest EURO and LEZ requirements.
Technology Benefits
- Forward-facing cameras – for evaluation and coaching of driver standards and for use in incident investigation.
- GPS tracking devices – for accurate routing and communication of estimated time of arrival.
- Digital Signature Capture – means timestamps are applied to deliveries and also allows electronic POD’s to be produced.
- Driver de-brief technology - to monitor vehicle usage and drivers' lean-driving and defensive techniques which means more efficient use of fuel and safer freight while in transit.
- Digital tachographs - for quicker and more accurate analysis to support compliance with The Vehicle Licencing Authority
- FORS Certificated – this ensures vehicles are compliant with the latest safety initiatives and have full access to all sites across the UK and London.
Operational Benefits
- No more down-time during vehicle repair or maintenance which means less disruption for you and your customers.
- Driver sickness and holidays are covered from within Welch's Transport's driver complement, keeping the quality of your supply chain consistent
- Driver CPC training completed by Welch’s in-house driver trainer, accredited by JAUPT
- Welch's Transport takes on the management of compliance with The Working Time Directive.
- Refuelling can be done at one of Welch's Transport depots, negating the need for the administration of driver fuel cards.
- Vehicles reside at the customer premises by extension of Welch's Transport's O-Licence which means you have equal access to their use as you would if owned outright.
- No need for your management team to be CPC qualified.
- Scheduled maintenance of vehicles managed and carried out by Welch's Transport.
