NG Bailey has launched a major fleet transformation programme in partnership with Webfleet to boost safety, sustainability and operational efficiency across its nationwide operations.

As one of the UK’s leading power, engineering and infrastructure services businesses, NG Bailey operates a fleet of more than 600 light commercial vehicles, supporting critical customer services nationwide.

Recent pilot trials of the Webfleet system yielded immediate environmental and financial benefits, including a 3% improvement in fuel economy and a 25% reduction in wasted fuel, significantly lowering the company’s overall CO2 emissions.

The technology directly supports NG Bailey’s ‘Safety First & Foremost’ corporate culture.

Lee Jackson, group fleet manager at NG Bailey, said: “Our investment in Webfleet is about much more than telematics. It is helping us create a safer working environment for our colleagues, improve operational performance and make more informed decisions about the future of our fleet.”

Live vehicle tracking, digital driver identification and utilisation reporting are helping improve workforce planning, fleet utilisation and customer service delivery across several business divisions.

Meanwhile, Webfleet’s OptiDrive 360 driver performance monitoring provides real-time insight into driving behaviours, allowing NG Bailey to deliver targeted coaching, support and development opportunities for drivers. During the pilot phase, harsh driving events fell by 25%, speeding by 26%, idling by 5% and camera-triggered safety incidents by 35%.

Furthermore, integrated AI-enabled safety cameras provide additional protection for both drivers and the wider public by identifying high-risk behaviours and providing objective evidence when incidents occur.

“This helps us protect our drivers, challenge fraudulent claims and ensures we can make fair, informed decisions based on facts,” said Jackson.

The digital overhaul is also supporting Zenith, NG Bailey’s fleet management partner, to provide a more proactive approach to maintenance. Automated vehicle inspections, fault reporting and maintenance alerts are all helping to identify issues earlier, reduce downtime and ensure vehicles remain safe and roadworthy.

“By identifying issues earlier and using real-time vehicle data, we can reduce disruption, improve maintenance planning and maximise vehicle availability for operational teams,” said Danni Fearon, strategic programme lead at Zenith.

Looking to the future, NG Bailey is leveraging Webfleet’s real-world vehicle utilisation, mileage and route data to map out its fleet electrification strategy, systematically identifying which routes can be successfully transitioned to electric vehicles. This supports NG Bailey’s long-term sustainability ambitions.

Jackson continued: “Webfleet has worked alongside NG Bailey and Zenith to understand our long-term objectives and help shape a solution that delivers real value. Together we are building a safer, smarter and more sustainable fleet that supports both our people and our customers.”

Alex Crane-Robinson, regional director UK & Ireland at Webfleet, added: “By combining driver safety, vehicle compliance, operational efficiency and sustainability into a single connected platform, NG Bailey is creating a future-ready fleet capable of supporting its ambitious business objectives.”