{"id":34932,"date":"2022-04-14T14:40:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T18:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=34932"},"modified":"2024-11-21T11:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:57:02","slug":"fuel-management-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/fuel-management-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel Management Systems: How to Get Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like it or not, fuel is the biggest expenditure for efficient fleet management<\/a>. A custom fuel management system<\/a> is the perfect solution to understand gas consumption within your fleet.<\/p>\n

Many fleet managers are incorporating fuel management systems into their daily operations. Leveraging telematics technology offers valuable insights into fuel usage<\/a> and allows you to optimize this valuable asset across the board.<\/p>\n

A fuel management system enables fleet managers to track fuel usage<\/a> patterns across their fleet. A typical automated fuel management system<\/a> includes onboard hardware such as vehicle telematics units, data loggers, sensors, and cameras, as well as an in-office analytics dashboard and fuel management software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Extra integrations and mobile apps are also popular features of these systems.<\/p>\n

Without a fuel management system in place, managers often find themselves overspending on fuel and repairs, and drivers may run out of fuel as the result of a misgauged fuel meter or taking trips without optimized routes.<\/p>\n

What Are the Benefits of a Fuel Management System?<\/h2>\n

Fleet management is comprised of a number of factors outside of vehicles; there are operating systems, assets and expenditures to take into account.<\/p>\n

A fuel management system allows fleet managers to monitor asset usage for gasoline, diesel, truck repairs and maintenance services. These systems also generate compliance reports, limit operational risks, provide real-time fuel consumption data, and optimize fuel allocation, giving managers a truly holistic overview of their fleet.<\/p>\n

Benefits for Fleet Managers<\/h2>\n

According to a recent study<\/a>, aggressive driving increases fuel costs by up to 30%. The study also notes that unsafe or aggressive driving behaviours in urban areas drive air pollutant emissions up by 40%, regardless of the road grade.<\/p>\n

With a well-developed fuel management system, fleet managers can track data like fuel usage, road grade, operational risks, real-time trip statistics, fuel consumption data, fuel allocation, and much more.<\/p>\n

This data can also help them improve route planning and asset utilization, develop more effective vehicle maintenance schedules, and gain holistic insights into fuel economy.<\/p>\n

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Benefits for Drivers<\/h2>\n

Drivers benefit from data sets provided by fuel management systems as well. For example, refueling alerts, streamlined receipt\/expense management and route optimization all offer drivers a safer, more efficient trip.<\/p>\n

Fuel<\/a> theft and unauthorized use of fuel continues to be a persistent issue, so ensuring that each and every fleet vehicle has a monitoring system in place can save your drivers from suspicion.<\/p>\n

No matter what your fleet does, what products or services they deliver, or how many vehicles are involved, fleet management is an important tool<\/a> that can help optimize assets and minimize expenses.<\/p>\n

Why are Fuel Management Systems Important?<\/h2>\n

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