Creating sustainable solutions for your business is the smartest way to plan. Once you begin operations money may start slipping from your hands for a hundred different reasons. You may notice that your drivers have been involved in unprofessional behaviour leading to wastage of fuel and time. There may have been accidents where your vehicles were damaged and you ended up paying for the medical care of a careless driver too. Unexpected issues may arise due to traffic conditions or construction work along the route. You may realize that your vehicles are not being maintained properly and consuming too much fuel and increasing repair costs. Here is a list of methods to lower your operational costs in subtle yet effective ways.
Are you aware that tires possessing insufficient pressure are the cause of decreased fuel efficiency in your vehicle? Therefore, it is important to check whether all the tires of your vehicles have been inflated to a suitable level. Extreme or fluctuating weather conditions can make this worse for your tires. Fleet managers may set reminders to check tire pressure regularly.
Another factor related to the fuel efficiency of your vehicles is the performance of the oxygen sensors. Oxygen sensors detect the percentage of oxygen in the exhaust gases to calculate the amount of oxygen used up in every combustion cycle. If the oxygen sensors in your fleet are providing inaccurate data due some faults it will inversely affect your fuel efficiency reports.
Imagine you are driving along a smooth road enjoying music and reach your destination before the expected time. On the other hand, a bumpy road will not make the journey enjoyable and your arrival may be delayed. In addition, every time you can across a rough patch of road you lost precious fuel in the jerking and manoeuvring.
The fleet manager is tasked with creating routes that save time, fuel and energy. If this step is handled with wisdom you can reduce your operational costs by a great deal. Of course, smooth roads are essential but there are other aspects such as traffic. You must be aware of real-time traffic updates and news alerts to plan ideal routes.
There is a long list of interrelated benefits of maintaining a high standard of driver discipline. They should always have a sense of being held accountable for their actions while they are driving alone. The engine should not be left idle and unplanned routes should not be taken. Safety is critical and the sensors can alert you about risky driving habits.
Experts always recommend installing GPS tracking devices in your fleet to monitor your vehicles and drivers 24/7 in your absence. This centralized remote system connects drivers and fleet managers while the latter receives real-time data from the sensors. Vehicle tracking lowers the risk of accidents, enables efficient route planning and reduces insurance costs. There are customized solutions available for every business catering to several vehicle types.
