Networkfleet, Inc. has released the free paper “Don’t Sit Idle While Fuel Costs Rise,” that shows how fleets can use GPS fleet tracking and engine diagnostic to lower fuel costs by as much as 20%.
Several fleets are profiled in the paper, including the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) of Riverside County, CA, which reduced fuel costs by $79,000 in the first six months of using the Networkfleet GPS fleet management system.
“We initially focused on drivers’ habits such as speed and idle time that have a huge impact on fuel usage,” said Mark Iverson, EMWD maintenance director. “However, we were also able to use the Networkfleet system to improve routing. By making more efficient use of our vehicles, we lowered the average number of miles driven per vehicle, further reducing our fuel expenses.”
The Networkfleet paper offers specific actions managers can take to analyze fleet operations and reduce costs. Fleets that have implemented online fleet management systems report a quick ROI due primarily to significant savings in fuel and other operating costs, the company noted.
Fuel-saving features enabled by Web-based fleet management include:
- Alerts and reports for idling and speed violations
- Fuel card reports that track fuel transactions and identify unauthorized fuel purchases
- Fuel usage reports for detailed purchase and MPG monitoring
- Routing capabilities to dispatch drivers more efficiently and reduce overall driving distances
- Diagnostic tools to help keep engines in optimal condition and increase fuel performance
