We are certain that they will; as a company we are committed to providing quality products and after-sales service that provides quantifiable cost savings, therefore, our answer to this would undoubtedly be yes!

Although we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge from twenty years working within all aspects of the road transport industry, every operation is unique and therefore it is necessary that we discuss in detail your individual operation and requirements. By doing this we can gain a better understanding of how we can assist you to avoid and reduce unnecessary costs being incurred and identify the real savings that Zone Safe II can generate.

Let us return to the issue of improved fuel consumption as a case in point, from our experience working with our customers within the waste industry, who operate fleets of refuse collection and recycling vehicles, we know that fuel consumption figures are a constant concern, with figures of as low as 4 MPG being common place.

Taking into consideration the levels of fuel consumption that are experienced, by utilising the engine control aspect of the Zone Safe II system to stop the engine where possible, when the crew/driver are not present and processing is not taking place, the resulting cost benefits in terms of improved fuel usage begin to become apparent in a very short time period indeed. The secondary benefit that results from improved fuel efficiency is a reduced ‘carbon foot print’. All operators are only too aware of the issue of ‘Environmental Impact’ and that in time ‘carbon emission levels’ will be measured and potential

financially penalty imposed on those who do not meet emission standards or demonstrate a conscientious approach to reduction.

In addition to the above we must also consider other potential costs that are avoided or eliminated:

• Litigation and potential compensation payments to third parties, resulting from personal injury/damage to property caused by unauthorised or improper use/operation.
• Repair costs associated with asset damage caused by unauthorised or improper use/operation.
• Prosecution and resulting fine for ‘Leaving a vehicle running and unattended on a UK highway’.

If the direct, indirect and potential ‘whole life’ cost savings are quantified and considered, it is easy to illustrate that the initial outlay for the product is far outweighed by the financial savings.

The system was primarily designed with waste industry vehicles in mind, but has a ‘flexible design format’ that can accommodate a wide range of potential applications.

Irrespective of the given industry, the requirements of all fleet operators are same, ‘Safety, Security and Savings’ and it is in light of this fact we are finding that an increasingly diverse range of operators are looking to the ‘VT Zone Safe II’ system to provide the solutions.