The price of fuel is stressing everyone out, and everyone is looking at how to save on fuel costs right now. This FAQ page is giving you all the insights on how to save on fuel costs besides just relying on a fuel rewards programme.
A fuel rewards programme either gives you points, discounts or cash back rewards everytime you buy fuel. You can get these programmes from your bank, the petrol stations, retail stores or loyalty apps.
The top strategies for long-term gain in fuel savings are:
According to stats, when a car is idling, it’ll use between 0.76 to 2.65 litres of fuel an hour, and for a diesel truck, it’ll burn roughly 4 litres of fuel an hour just from idling.
Eco-driving is when you drive your vehicle in a way that it doesn’t burn more fuel than it should and reduce its carbon emissions. This includes driving smoothly, sticking to speed limits, no harsh braking or turning, and no aggressive pulling off. This also includes no excessive idling or revving.
Cartarck’s system helps with fuel management and savings through the following:
Route optimisation tools can cut your fuel costs, even if your drivers already know their route thanks to the advanced technology it uses. It uses real-time GPS data to pick up if there are any obstructions on their route or if their route is actually the most efficient one to take.
Yes, “right-sizing” your fleet will make a noticeable difference. Having the right-sized vehicles for your delivery can significantly reduce the amount of fuel and overhead costs your fleet uses.
Switching to EVs can help you save on costs in the long run. However, it’s important to keep in mind that they're very expensive to purchase initially. Maintenance for EVs is generally low, but when something needs to be replaced, it can be expensive. Invest in a fleet management system that can help you keep your EV fleet running smoothly.
When your drivers don’t speed, brake harshly, take off aggressively or idle excessively, they're using less fuel. However, if they are driving in a non-eco-friendly manner, you’ll notice that your fuel costs are going to be through the roof.
The fastest way to immediately save on fuel is through driver behaviour. The way your drivers handle the vehicles will directly impact how much fuel your fleet is using. This is why driver behaviour monitoring and coaching are incredibly important to reduce costs (and improve safety) in your fleet.
Your drivers should be checking their vehicles’ tyres daily before they start on their routes. And according to Bridgestone, you should be doing an extra thorough check every 28 days.
Yes, your fuel cards can be integrated with Cartrack’s fleet system by using the add-on service MiFleet. Our system will effortlessly match all fuel card transactions with real-time GPS locations and fuel levels.
