With the cost of fuel representing 60% of the total fleet budget, fleet managers are looking for opportunities to reduce expenditures ranging from rightsizing, route optimization, telematics, personal use, and modifying driver behavior.
December 17, 2019
Fleets continue to use tried and true methods to curb fuel spend, but as technologies evolve and new trends arise, staying on top of new developments in the industry becomes essential as well.
April 29, 2019
The cost of gasoline has been on the rise this year. These higher gas prices could pose a direct threat to a fleet’s overall costs. Implementing technologies and considering alternative fuel vehicles could help curb costs.
July 5, 2018
This analysis shows that ownership costs for vans with similar powertrains, GVWR, and capacities can vary by manufacturer as much as $9,000.
November 22, 2016
Government-mandated CAFE standards are exerting pressure on OEMs to develop smaller, more lightweight models and add more alt-fuel vehicles and hybrids to their lineups. Lower fuel costs will shift TCO focus to depreciation.
January 7, 2015
Overall, personal use charges stayed flat in 2012 versus 2011; however, fewer fleets are allowing personal use of company-provided vehicles and many are structuring policies to push more fuel-efficient vehicle selections.
July 9, 2012
The individuals behind some of the best-managed commercial fleets in the U.S. offer strategies on how they keep operations running smoothly.
April 3, 2012