Tree Surgeon's Podcast with Henri Ghijben
Ep 10 How Lorries Can Cut Costs and Boost Profitability in Tree Surgery
Published: 18 February 2025 at 07:49 Europe/London
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Are you still running 3.5T vans for your tree surgery business? It might be time to rethink your fleet. In this episode of Tree Surgeons Podcast, I sit down with Adam Lawson & Stephen Ward of Swift Tree Services to discuss why switching to 7.5-tonne lorries has been a game-changer for their business.
We cover: - The real cost of running 3.5T tippers (and why they break down so much) - How 7.5T lorries increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve safety - The truth about operator’s licenses & tachographs (it's not as scary as you think) - Why a bigger chipper + bigger truck = a more profitable business - How fleet decisions impact company culture, recruitment, and team morale
Plus, we bust common myths about getting an HGV license and share real numbers on fleet costs!
If you’re serious about growing your tree surgery business, you don’t want to miss this episode.
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About the Guests
Adam Lawson and Stephen Warner are the co-directors of Swift Tree Services, a leading arboricultural company known for its efficiency and high standards. Adam founded the business in 2008, later joining forces with Stephen in 2013 to expand its operations. Today, Swift Tree Services runs two full-time arboriculture teams from a purpose-built industrial estate, handling a diverse range of tree work. As elite members of the UK Tree Surgeons Mastermind and the Arboricultural Association, Adam and Stephen are dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and sharing industry insights—especially when it comes to optimising fleet management for tree surgery businesses.
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Contact the Guests:
Website: https://www.swifttreeservices.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lawson-800a4144/?originalSubdomain=uk ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-warner-942a902b0/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swift_tree_arb_services_/
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Connect with the host:
Website: http://tsba.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesurgeonsbusinessacademy/ ; https://www.instagram.com/henrighijben/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treesurgeonbusinessowners
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-ghijben
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This episode is sponsored by Greenline Arb (GLA) - a powerful digital platform created by tree surgeons, aimed at taking the stress out of tree work. Focussing on the main pain points in the game, such as; finding tip sites, connecting workers with employers, responding to emergency situations and locating services that are required to run a tree company. Green Line is allowing professionals to operate with more freedom. Solving multiple problems in one fell swoop.
Download the app today or check out the website for more information.
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