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Freight Best Practice Northern Ireland promotes

operational efficiency for freight transport in
Northern Ireland.
The programme provides a wealth of FREE support material on all
aspects of improving efficiency. There are pocket guides, guides, DVDs
and practical tools designed to help you:
Save Fuel
Save Money
Reduce CO2
Read on to see how you can implement best practice in your business.
Log on to www.freightbestpractice.org.uk and download any of the
programme’s publications or tools.

Check out the following publications which are a great place to start
on the route to operational efficiency:

Fuel Management Guide

Fleet Performance Management Tool Incorporating CO2 Emissions
DVDs Calculator
Transport Operators’ Pack
Truck Specification for Efficient Road Freight Operations

Reports

Case
Studies

Software

Guides
If you operate or use
freight transport, This web-based tool allows you to quickly

Freight Best Practice estimate how much fuel and money can be

is for you
Your route to Operational Efficiency saved by implementing different fuel saving
interventions such as:
Freight Best Practice promotes operational • Aerodynamic Equipment
efficiency, safety, journey time reliability and
CO2 reductions within freight operations – road, • Driver Training
rail and waterways.
• Tyre Efficiency
The programme identifies and disseminates
best practice and offers FREE impartial • Operational Improvements
information, support material and guidance on
Saving Fuel, Developing Skills, Equipment and • CVRS and SatNav
Systems, Performance Management and
By following 5 simple steps you can find the
Multi-modal operations. It is a valuable resource Freight Best Practice has a range Specifying the right equipment at
of vital money-saving information for: most cost effective way to become more fuel
of guides, pocket guides, the outset and using supporting
efficient.
• Transport Managers and Directors case studies and DVDs to systems such as IT and
• Small Fleets help you develop telematics that
• Medium Fleets
skills, motivate are best suited ACT ON CO2 aims to help
your staff and to your people save money, save fuel
• Large Fleets
implement and operations and reduce their CO2 emissions.
• Drivers and Owner Drivers manage change. are essential
The campaign highlights how
• Fleet Engineers ingredients for
individuals can act to make a difference.
• Logistic Managers and Directors long term efficiency.
• Transport Buyers and Freight Forwarders www.direct.gov.uk/actonco2

Your Free Resources The Transport Operators’ Pack

• Guides explaining best practice
TOP provides practical ‘every day’ support
• Case Studies showing how
companies have benefited material for Transport Managers to better

• DVDs for information and training manage their staff, vehicles and resources. It

• Pocket Guides for drivers includes helpful checklists and

• Support Software and interactive tools spreadsheets, forms, presentations, posters

• The Transport Operators’ Pack for and key fact reminders.

guidance and everyday support
• Benchmarking Surveys for a range
of sectors
• Research Reports on developments
in transport and logistics Freight Best
• E-news updates Practice helps
• Website resource centre you weigh up
• Order Hotline the options for Fuel accounts for a
using rail or significant proportion
water in your of operating costs Freight Best Practice helps you select
Savings that you can achieve organisation as well as identifying in any transport the right Key Performance Indicators
In an independent impact assessment in 2007 possible funding sources to help operation. Fuel (KPIs) for your business, set targets,
it was found that fleets that use the programme make the change. management is collect data, benchmark your
save on average £20,500 per year. The programme also supports the logical place to performance against other similar
This equates to an average saving of £1,900 efficiency developments within start on the route to operations, evaluate reports and
per vehicle per year. rail and water transport. operational efficiency! review your progress.

For the full range of money saving information visit: www.freightbestpractice.org.uk

or call the programme Hotline on: 0845 877 0 877
Start
Start reading,
reading, start
start saving!
saving!
 P R O G R A M M E C ATA L O G U E
Saving FUEL Performance MANAGEMENT
Fuel Management Guide Performance Management for Efficient Road Freight Operations
Save It! DVD - The Road to Fuel Efficiency and Champions of Fuel Monitoring and Understanding CO2 Emissions from Road Freight
Pocket Guide - The Fuel Efficient Truck Drivers’ Handbook Operations - NEW
Pocket Guide - Fuel Saving Tips Fleet Performance Management Tool Incorporating CO2 Calculator
Efficient Operations for Small Fleets and Owner Drivers - NEW Introduction to Job Costing for Freight Operators
Fuel Efficiency Trials Guide - NEW Key Performance Indicators for:
Fuel Saving Devices • The Next Day Parcel Delivery Sector
• Non-Food Distribution

Developing SKILLS • The Food Supply Chain

• Food and Drink Supply Chains
Drive It! DVD
• The Pallet Sector
Saving Fuel Through People
• The Builders’ Merchants Sector
SAFED for HGVs -
A Guide to Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving for HGVs
Power To Your People Case STUDIES
Pocket Guide - Safe Driving Tips
There are over 25 case studies showing how companies have
SAFED for Vans - A Guide to Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving for Vans implemented best practice and the savings achieved. Check out
Freight Quality Partnerships the following Case Studies that come highly recommended:
Local Authority Freight Management Guide • Actions to Reduce Emissions and Improve Efficiency
• Companies and Drivers Benefit from SAFED for HGVs

Equipment & SYSTEMS • Engine Idling - Costs You Money and Gets You Nowhere
• Operational Efficiency Brings Savings to Yearsley
Truck Specification for Best Operational Efficiency
• Power to Your People
Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling for Efficient
Logistics
Efficient Public Sector Fleet Operations Transport Operators’ Pack - TOP
Make Back-loading Work for You
Preventative Maintenance for Efficient Road Freight Operations TOP provides practical ‘every day’ support material to help
operators implement best practice in the workplace and will act in
Quick Guide to Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling direct support of tasks essential to running a successful fuel
management programme. It includes:
Information Technology for Efficient Road Freight Operations
Telematics for Efficient Road Freight Operations • Helpful checklists
• Spreadsheets
Aerodynamics for Efficient Road Freight Operations
• Forms
Quick Guide to Truck Aerodynamics
• Presentations
Buyers’ Guide to Refrigerated Transport Equipment
• Posters
• Key fact reminders
Multi-MODAL
Choosing and Developing a Multi-modal Transport Solution
Multi-modal Planning for Efficient Freight Operations - NEW

Hotline: 0845 877 0 877 www.freightbestpractice.org.uk Email: info@freightbestpractice.org.uk