for our tracking needs,” Mac explained. “We could have 80 to 90 drops every day. Now we send each route to Fleetmatic, the driver taps on the next drop and the system gives him the best route to take. “That’s where you save money. The system gives the driver the most efficient route for the next delivery and the knock-on effect is that it’s less hours for the driver and less fuel. “We had no option but to look at different ways of cost-cutting and saving on fuel and that is one measure we came up with.” Mac added: “As everyone knows, the price of diesel is a major factor that is hindering the entire haulage industry. We’re watching every last cent on diesel and we try not to run any dead miles. “The price of diesel has leveled out somewhat over the last few months but who knows what next week will bring. Every haulier is in the same boat.” Not one for resting on his laurels, Mac added another string to his bow when he opened Duffy Motors to the
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general public four months ago. Duffy Motors offers full car service and repairs on all car models and light commercials and has the very latest diagnostic equipment and specialist tools at its disposal. It is committed to ensuring that its customers receive the highest standards of service and care in order to make every mile of their motoring as trouble-free and enjoyable as it can be. All vehicles undergo a thorough multipoint check at its independent service centre. Whether your car needs, servicing, fault diagnosis, repair, parts fitting or NCT work, Duffy Motor’s service technicians will carry out all work to the very highest standards. It’s certainly a case of onwards and upwards for Duffy Transport and Duffy Motors.
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