Travis Perkins announces five-year partnership with Zenith

Zenith will be the new provider of Travis Perkins’ fleet management in a five-year agreement.

The partnership will cover service, and repair and maintenance for its fleet of more than 3,000 assets. This includes 1,600 heavy goods vehicles (incluing the Volvo FM pictured), 800 light commercial vehicles, 300 cars, 250 Moffetts and 250 trailers.

Travis Perkins conducted a tender for the contract and chose Zenith based on value for money and its ability to provide up to 30% overnight servicing. Zenith’s large UK service network is also able to support a fleet of this size nationwide. Local service locations will improve efficiency, save fuel and reduce the overall carbon emissions of Travis Perkins’ fleet. This contributes to the group’s target to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet by 80% by 2030. 

HSE and fleet director of Travis Perkins plc, Richard Byrne, said: “Following a thorough review, we are excited to work with Zenith, and have found in them a partner that we believe will provide our branches with excellent service and which shares our belief in great customer service, efficiency and sustainability.”

CEO of Zenith’s commercial division, Martin Jenkins, said: “We’re delighted to have been selected by Travis Perkins as the fleet management partner for its 3,000-strong fleet. With more than 30 years’ experience in fleet management solutions, we have long-standing relationships with the UK’s largest fleets – all of which rely on our industry-leading knowledge and service levels to achieve business objectives.

“This continues with Travis Perkins plc, and I’m confident our technology-led solutions will minimise vehicle downtime, boost vehicle availability, and ultimately help to ensure the company maximises its investment in its large commercial fleet.”

The transition between Travis Perkins’ current provider and Zenith is due to begin in December and should be complete by the end of January 2024.