Fuel is a major source of expense for any fleet, regardless of its size. Here’s a few simple ways you can keep costs down…
Encourage Good Driving
How your driver’s behave whilst behind the wheel can, and will, have a massive effect on your fuel expenses. Things like harsh braking, needless acceleration and speeding can all contribute to greater fuel consumption. In which case, encourage your drivers to keep things smooth and considered.
Carefully Select Fleet Vehicles
Different vehicles have different fuel economies; with some being significantly more economical than others. In which case, it makes sense to be selective when choosing your fleet’s vehicles. Certainly, you need to think about the likes of safety and driver comfort. But MPG should also be factored in, too.
Purchase the Right Fuel
You really don’t want your drivers filling up on ‘premium’ fuels. You also don’t want to be using a petrol van when a diesel one could be saving you money. Make sure your drivers know which fuel they should be buying and, if possible, from where.
Pre-Plan Driver Journeys
Properly planning the journeys and routes your drivers are taking can keep your fuel expenses down. How? By reducing journey times and avoiding road works and congestion. By keeping things optimised, your businesses will become increasingly efficient whilst saving money, too.
Consider Fuel Cards
Fuel cards are a sensible option for many fleets, making it possible to make significant savings in the long-term. Just make sure you get an appropriate one, that’s applicable to petrol stations that are accessible to your drivers.
Maintain Your Vehicles
A well-maintained and regularly serviced vehicle will almost always have a better fuel economy. Everything from tyre pressures to wheel alignments can have an impact on MPG. Keep an eye on the state of your fleet’s vehicles (which you should be doing anyway) to save money. It also makes sense to ensure that your vehicle’s aren’t carrying unnecessary cargo; as increased weight will negatively affect fuel consumption.
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