Solution : Fleet and Plant Management Reviews
Smarter Fleet Strategies for Sustainable Service Delivery
CT Management Group helps councils reduce the cost of managing fleet and plant assets by optimising utilisation, replacement planning, and ownership vs hire decisions to ensure affordability, safety, and performance.
- Analyse utilisation and costs of plant and fleet assets
- Develop 10-year fleet replacement programs
- Compare hire vs ownership models for cost savings
- Establish fleet policies, strategies, and performance frameworks
Why This Matters for Councils and Organisations Like Yours
Fleet and plant assets account for up to 30% of council operating expenditure, making them one of the most significant cost areas. Many councils face challenges such as oversized fleets, underutilised assets, inaccurate internal hire rates, and replacement decisions based on age rather than evidence. Poorly managed fleets increase costs, reduce safety, and limit funding recoveries from programs like the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) or state government road maintenance contracts. CT Management Group’s Fleet and Plant Management solutions helps councils achieve greater financial sustainability by analysing true costs, benchmarking against industry best practice, and providing strategies that optimise utilisation, improve compliance, and deliver real savings.
This Solution Includes:
- Fleet Management Strategy and Policy development
- 10-year Replacement Program with predicted costs
- Buy vs hire analysis (dry and wet hire)
- Internal hire rate reviews for full-cost recovery
- Warranty, maintenance, and compliance reviews
- Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) fleet cost recovery
- Cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment on fleet composition
Outcomes You Can Expect
Councils that implement a structured fleet and plant management framework gain financial savings, improved compliance, and greater operational efficiency. The outcomes extend beyond reduced costs to include safety, service reliability, and stronger reporting to stakeholders.
Reduced Fleet Size
Disposal of underutilised assets delivers immediate cash injection and reduces long-term replacement costs.
Significant Cost Savings
Improved utilisation and smarter ownership vs hire decisions reduce capital and operational expenses.
Evidence-Based Replacement
A structured 10-year fleet replacement program ensures predictable budgeting and sustainability.
Accurate Internal Hire Rates
Full-cost recovery rates maximise revenue opportunities, particularly through external funded projects.
Enhanced Safety & Compliance
Stronger warranty, maintenance, and risk management practices reduce downtime and liability risks.
Our Proven Approach
CT Management Group applies a structured, data-driven approach to fleet management that delivers clarity, cost savings, and long-term sustainability.
1. Comprehensive Fleet Audit
Assess utilisation, costs, age, and condition of all assets.
2. Utilisation & Benchmarking Analysis
Compare current fleet use against industry standards.
3. Whole-of-Life Costing
Model ownership, maintenance, and replacement costs to establish true lifecycle costs.
4. Buy vs Hire Evaluation
Provide evidence-based recommendations for ownership vs hire (dry and wet).
5. Detailed Reporting & Business Case
Deliver a comprehensive strategy, 10-year program, and actionable recommendations.
The CT Management Group Difference
Why Partners Trust Us to Deliver
Sector Experience
Decades of experience across local government ensures practical, real-world solutions.
Independent Insights
Unbiased analysis ensures decisions are evidence-based, transparent, and aligned to council needs.
Proven Tools
Our fleet analyser and costing calculators provide councils with accurate, tailored insights.
Future Focused
Strategies designed to deliver savings, resilience, and compliance into the long term.
Ready to Optimise Your Fleet and Plant?
Let’s discuss how CT Management Group can help your council cut costs, improve utilisation, and deliver a fleet strategy that supports safe, sustainable, and effective service delivery.
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