However this information’s are crucial for driver coaching or training. In this way fleet manager can focus on the riskiest drivers or driving behaviors.
Tip #7: Fuel Quality on some truck stops can be questionable. Try filling trucks on the recommended and trusted gas stations and truck stops in order to insure that your truck is getting the best fuel.
Is it save to fill your truck tank on every gas station? Every driver knows that fuel from two fuel stops can affects your vehicle differently, cheaper fuel at first seems like a good choice but you are risking not proper burning, larger amounts of fuel will be needed to move your truck and after calculations you may end up with spending more.
Reduce consumption more than 5%, use the right fuel with chemical additives that clean the intake valves of the engine, injection nozzles and lubricates the upper piston ring. and this will help you to save more than $500 per month.
Poor engine oil – if you use the wrong motor oil with wrong viscosity grade the engine pistons and other moving parts will move less freely and this will surely affects on the fuel economy, so try to find suitable oil for your vehicle.
Conclusion
Fuel misuse is a big problem in trucker companies especially because this is the main source to keep your company running. Your company is your baby you raise and hope that will become better and bigger, do everything to keep it healthy and make sure is safe. Prevent your company of any theft or misuse, find the system that works best for you and your employees, because when you have the facts you are in better position to act properly.
