IPWEA Plant & Vehicle Management Manual - Edition 4

Australia’s most comprehensive guide for fleet managers

IPWEA’s Plant & Vehicle Management Manual (PVMM) was first developed in 2004, and has been substantially revised to address current issues regarding the fleet industry. To ensure you always have access to the latest industry knowledge, IPWEA has transitioned the PVMM to an online-only format which is regularly updated.

Available online

Available online, the Manual is now even easier to access and navigate. Covering topics including:

• Management of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, and plant
• Mechanical maintenance
• Strategic and operational planning
• Financial management including whole-of-life costs, procurement, and tender evaluations
• Workshop safety, WHS, risk management, and chain of responsibility
• And more

Expanded resources

Expanded resources section gives access to:

• Downloadable maturity assessment
• Templates on utilisation analysis, replacement business cases, and levels of service
• Spreadsheets including vehicle weight guides and lifecycle assessment tool

Submit a Case Study for the PVMM and Share Your Knowledge

Have you successfully implemented PVMM strategies in your organisation? We’re looking for practical case studies from our fleet community to showcase initiatives on successful use of technology, effective use of resources, delivering on sustainability outcomes, or shifts in fleet management.

Contributing a case study to the PVMM is a fantastic opportunity to support the industry by sharing knowledge with others, help drive innovation, and expand your professional network. 

 To submit a case study, get started by completing the form ‘Case Study Expression of Interest’ and your form will then be reviewed by IPWEA and a member of our team will reach out with next steps.