8 Ways That We Reduce Running Costs
Mercurien Fleet Operations
1. Buying Power
Lower vehicle purchase price translates into significantly reduced lease costs: better terms; lower total interest payments.
We can negotiate fleet discounts for clients across a broad range of makes & models.
2. Reducing Overheads
Compared to a client managing the fleet themselves, our offering is less problematic. And, depending upon the size of the fleet, far less expensive.
Mercurien’s experienced team of experts executes the daily fleet management activities. This reduces our client’s overheads:
↓ Salaries
↓ Training
↓ Sick leave
↓ Staff turnover
3. Lowering Tech Costs
Reducing tech implementation & maintenance costs.
Mercurien’s tech stack is low-cost, ready-to-go integrated system.
This means our clients don’t have to budget for:
- Integration
- Maintenance
- R&D
4. Streamlining Accounting
Productivity gains generate cost savings.
Mercurien’s operations team inputs all the expense history and associated records for our clients. We provide reporting and downloadable data files.
For clients this means:
✔︎ Full transparency
✔︎ Streamlined processes
✔︎ Greater productivity
✔︎ Reduced costs (time)
5. Optimising Tax
Making it simple to optimise FBT and claim Fuel Tax Credit rebates.
Mercurien’s tech stack simplifies the FBT process for clients and their employees.
We can also help clients claim the Fuel Tax Credit rebates (FTC) owed to them by the ATO.
FTC applies to non-public road usage for light vehicles. Typically, non-public road usage for white-collar fleets is between 4% to 8%. Clients can claw back up to 4-years of the FTC rebates owed to them.
6. Driver Coaching
Compared to harsh drivers, eco-drivers use 20% less fuel & have 25% lower crash rates.
Mercurien’s tech stack provides automated driver coaching that’s targeted to each driver’s key area of focus.
A continuous improvement process that nudges all driver’s to safer ‘eco-driving behaviours:
✔︎ Less fuel consumption
✔︎ Lower crash risk
7. Sourcing Tyres
It’s typical for us to source quality tyres at 5% to 15% below retail.
When tyres become due for replacement Mercurien’s operations team selects tyres that are suitable & safe, and scans the market to capture the benefit of discount offers.
This means:
✔︎ Safe tyres
✔︎ Lower cost
8. Maximising Resale Value
Missing a single vehicle service can reduce a vehicle’s resale value by upwards of $500.
Mercurien’s operations team liaises with our client’s drivers to ensure that vehicles servicing is carried out according to the recommended service schedules.
This means:
✔︎ Greater vehicle reliability
✔︎ Higher resale value