Keeping fuel consumption to a minimum is an important objective for any fleet manager. Working out ways to reduce petrol expenditure can certainly have a major impact on a transport operation's financial performance.

Fuel-efficient habits can save drivers money at the pump when using their own personal vehicles. However, relying on what are likely to be quite disparate individual driver habits will not necessarily translate to optimal fuel consumption reductions within a large vehicle fleet. Rather, a larger scale, systematic approach is required. 

Adopting smart practices across your fleet

To keep fuel costs under control, fleet managers should consider adopting fuel-saving technology such as vehicle telematics to help them monitor driver and vehicle performance.

Many Australian fleet operators are already using vehicle telematics software that provides real-time information on vehicle fuel consumption, distance travelled and various other data related to driver behaviour. Such technology assists fleet managers in developing strategies for optimising fuel consumption by pinpointing trends and identifying issues early.

A range of smart measures can help reduce your fleet's fuel consumption.

Vehicles telematics systems will help you keep an eye on your drivers - from the routes they're taking to their style of driving - as well as the road conditions. They will provide notifications of traffic jams and other hazards that enable schedules to be adjusted or changes in routes. Such measures will reduce idling time and enable your drivers to complete their journey in a shorter time.

Software can also prompt fleet managers when vehicles have issues that need addressing. Regular servicing and maintenance can greatly improve the fuel efficiency of a fleet - even simple tasks such as keeping tyre air pressures at optimal levels can make a huge difference.

Transform your business with Pinpoint Solutions

A growing number of transport operators in Australia have implemented advanced vehicle telematics technology.

Pinpoint has developed a wide range of vehicle telematics solutions that provide fleet managers and drivers with the information they need to make smart decisions about a range of operational requirements. Working through cloud-based applications, the data can be accessed on almost any type of device, including desktop computers and mobile phones. 

If you'd like to find out more about how vehicle telematics can help improve the fuel efficiency of your fleet, please get in touch with us today.