Stark UK has upgraded to Trakm8’s Insight platform for enhanced fleet management across its fleet of 1,450 HGVs and LCVs.
The business, one of the largest retailers and distributors of building materials for the professional segment in Europe, has moved to the Insight platform in a strategic step towards optimising fleet usage, reducing operational costs and improving overall efficiency.
The new three-year contract marks a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between Stark UK and Trakm8, which dates back to 2011.
Stark UK, with approximately 9,000 employees and over 500 branches and distribution centres across the UK, operates one of the largest single fleets on the Insight platform.
The business is benefiting from newly developed, bespoke activity reports from Trakm8 that give access to detailed vehicle activity data, allowing for better understanding and control of fleet usage.
Key features include analysis of early and late start and finish times, as well as specific utilisation reporting designed for both customer deliveries and inter-branch stock transfers.
The platform also offer driver behaviour and idling analysis aimed at reducing operational costs. Branch managers will also have access to track-and-trace capabilities, enhancing the overall management and efficiency of the fleet.
The enhanced reporting capabilities are designed to help Stark UK reduce the number of hire vehicles, streamline operations and achieve significant cost savings.
Trakm8 is also collaborating with Stark UK to provide comprehensive fleet analysis, focusing on driver behaviour and idling.
Jacqueline Power, asset and governance manager at Stark UK, commented: “Our decision to upgrade to Trakm8’s Insight platform is driven by our commitment to operational excellence and cost efficiency. The bespoke reporting capabilities provided by Trakm8 are invaluable in helping us manage our extensive fleet effectively, ensuring timely deliveries and optimised resource utilisation.”
John Watkins, executive chairman at Trakm8, added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Stark UK and support them in their journey towards enhanced fleet management. The Insight platform is designed to deliver significant operational benefits, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to achieve these goals.”
