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Strategic Advisory Services

Smarter fleet strategy starts here

Every fleet is unique

At Custom Fleet New Zealand, our Strategic Advisory Services help unlock fleet performance through safer operations, smarter decision-making and more sustainable outcomes. As part of Element Fleet Management, a global leader in fleet management, we combine international capability with deep local expertise across New Zealand. We work with you to build a fleet strategy that meets today’s operational needs while supporting long-term efficiency, safety and sustainability. Using real-world data, we identify opportunities and develop strategies that deliver measurable outcomes, including reduced emissions and fuel costs, improved driver behaviour and stronger fleet performance.

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Tailored advice that delivers results

Our experienced Strategic Advisors work alongside you to understand how your fleet operates today and where it needs to go next.

Whether it’s optimising operations, transitioning to a more sustainable fleet, including electric vehicles, or improving efficiency, we design strategies grounded in data, technology and industry experience.

We help you:

Review fleet performance, policies, and driver safety practices.
Benchmark operations against local and global standards.
Identify savings in fuel, maintenance, and operational costs.
Develop a tailored EV strategy and transition roadmap.
Align vehicle choices with your budget and sustainability goals.
Review and update driver policies to suit your organisation.

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How we work with you

Understand and benchmark We assess your fleet’s current performance, challenges and future priorities.
Validate and collaborate We work closely with your team to test insights and refine recommendations.
Strategise and plan We develop a practical roadmap with clear actions and measurable milestones.
Implement and track We support delivery, monitor progress and provide ongoing reporting and insights.

1. Understand and benchmark - Understand your strategic and operational priorities. Analyse current fleet policy, employee and vehicle roles, and operational requirements and processes. Identify potential cost savings for: vehicle selection, and indicative total cost of ownership analysis. 2. Validate our assumptions - Collaborative stakeholder sessions to validate our assumptions and assess impact of change. Recalibrate our key hypothesis, insights, recommendations, and action plans. 3. Recommend key strategy - Finalise the overall strategy and execution plan. Agree on an implementation plan and key milestones. 4. Implement, plan and track - Ongoing fleet reviews to track progress against objectives. Tailored, tracking, measurement and performance reporting. Keep you informed of market insights and emerging industry trends.

Real results for customers across New Zealand and Australia:

Since 2015, we’ve helped customers uncover more than $100 million in cost savings each year.

Case study: Improving driver behaviour and telematics

The challenge

A customer wanted to address high rates of speeding and risky driving but lacked visibility of driver behaviour.

Our approach

Installed telematics units in vehicles to capture accurate driving data
Collected and reviewed results over a three-month period
Shared insights with drivers and managers, maintaining privacy standards
Introduced continuous driver reporting and coaching

Delivered outcomes

63% improvement in driver behaviour
77% reduction in speeding incidents
Significant drop in harsh braking and acceleration events
Lower fuel use and emissions

Case study: Carbon emissions reduction and tracking

The challenge

A customer with a 200-vehicle fleet wanted to reduce emissions and operating costs while planning for a low-carbon future.

Our approach

Conducted a full fleet review and policy assessment
Analysed total cost of ownership and CO₂ impact for all vehicles
Recommended hybrid and low-emission models as transition options
Developed a data-driven implementation and reporting plan

The results

Over $2.7 million in cost savings and 2,400 tonnes of CO₂ identified for reduction over five years
Transition to hybrid vehicles underway as part of long-term electrification plan
Simplified management and complete digital visibility through one platform

Ready to optimise your fleet?

Uncover the hidden potential in your fleet. Whether you want to reduce costs, improve safety, or transition to electric, our Strategic Advisory Services team is here to help.

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