Gas prices are out of control and could go higher. So, why wouldn’t you want to save a tank a month, particularly if you have a number of work vehicles constantly on the go? If you have ten trucks on the road and each one costs $80 to fill up, conservatively thinking, you can easily save $800 a week. (My Prius costs $40 to fill right now, so I’m being very kind with this estimate.) That’s $41,600 a year!
How, you ask? A GPS vehicle tracking device can help companies and fleet owners squeeze every drop of value from their liquid gold (aka fuel). A number of fuel-saving measures involve using a vehicle efficiently and wisely. By using a GPS tracking device, companies can ensure and enforce efficient of use with their vehicles.
Here are four ways to reduce fuel consumption:
- Drive slower. Studies have shown that fuel economy drops by 17.1 percent as speeds increase from 50 mph to 70 mph. Every 5 mph of additional speed over 60 mph costs drivers an additional 30 cents per gallon in fuel costs.
- Idle less. Fifteen minutes of idle time uses half a gallon of gasoline, and even 30 seconds of idle time uses more fuel than turning the engine off and then on again.
- Plan Routes. Direct routes that avoid traffic snares help eliminate delays. Being able to easily see which driver is closest to a last-minute requirement is invaluable.
- Eliminate side jobs. Think some of your employees might use your vehicles to make a little side cash? It happens, especially when the economy gets tight. Find out exactly where your vehicles travel to make sure they’re never veering off course without a valid reason.
Companies using GPS tracking solutions can tackle every one of these issues. Knowing where vehicles are, when and how fast vehicles are speeding, how long they’re idling, which vehicle was fueled where, and what route they should take to save time and fuel can pay significant dividends and improve bottom lines.
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