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and oil consumption . Additionally , we ’ ve equipped our fleet with Aerodyne kits , which streamline airflow by reducing drag and enabling greater fuel efficiency . This investment has resulted in a significant seven-to-eight percent reduction in our annual fuel costs .
“ Having ownership of Scania and Mercedes dealerships enables us to personally trial alternative fuel trucks . Electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles have potential from a sustainability standpoint , but they often fall short when it comes to cost and operational efficiency . To further these discussions , we ’ re creating a podcast to address the benefits and challenges of sustainable transportation in the industry . While the environmental benefits are clear , financial and operational sustainability remain challenging , but we are working with our customers to find the right solutions .
Over the years , the company has expanded its services and grown its fleet
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“ In addition to these efforts , we ’ ve developed Mega Decker trailers ( LSTs ), offering increased capacity with 60 pallets compared to the standard double-deck trailer ’ s 45 . They have been approved on our licenses and we have added 15 into our fleet , which has reduced the number of trailers on the road by approximately one -to-two per night ,” she enthuses .
Rachael joined Montgomery Transport Group five years ago . In addition to her role as Managing Director for Montgomery Freight Management , she also serves as the Commercial Director for Montgomery Distribution . At group level , she supports the commercial team , manages marketing , and oversees external partnerships aimed at reducing the carbon footprint through collaborative freight sharing . “ It ’ s a fantastic industry ,” she shares , “ and despite being the only female director on the board , in a naturally male-dominated industry , I have only ever been treated equally , which speaks to the supportive and forward-thinking nature of our business .”
Looking to the future , Rachael highlights several goals the business is hoping to achieve . “ We would like to have a fourth warehouse site at some stage and grow our fleet by as much as 50 percent . We want our brand to be out there and recognized as a global logistics and warehousing supply chain business . We ’ re extremely confident with the commercial team that we have and we ’ re laying the foundations for them to go out and take the logistics industry by storm , by unlocking value for our customers . It ’ s all about being creative , working with our partners and working with our customers . As they grow , we grow supporting them ,” she concludes . “ We just keep pushing forward from that perspective .” ■
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