How to Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs
Bolkema Has Smart Solutions for Commercial Fleet Fueling
When you need to fill up a fleet of commercial trucks or construction vehicles, you notice every fluctuation in the price of fuel. The high price of diesel and gas is an aggravating reality of life, but the cost of fueling up can really hit your bottom line. Finding ways to control costs is essential. Of course, we can’t control the cost of fuel. But there are ways to reduce fleet fuel costs.
If you aren’t taking advantage of Bolkema’s commercial fleet-fueling services, you’re probably spending more on fueling your fleet than you need to. Whether you need to fuel on- or off-road vehicles, using a fleet-fueling service is one of the best ways to lower the cost of fueling your fleet. Here’s how it works:
Benefits of Fleet Fueling
A huge benefit of fleet fueling is that you can take advantage of wholesale pricing and bulk discounts. But you’ll also reap savings in mileage and time. We deliver fuel to you. That means drivers aren’t spending time driving your trucks to fill up at retail gas stations, they’re spending more time on the road, working for you. It also makes dispatch and route planning more efficient: there are no detours or extra mileage to get fuel.
Fleet fueling also helps you save by reducing errors and fraud. Because you’re ordering fuel in advance and not just filling up when tanks hit empty, you’ll be able to more accurately track your fuel usage to reduce waste. You’ll also have a detailed invoice instead of just gas station receipts.
Speaking of receipts, your drivers may not think a drink or a snack added on to a gas purchase makes a difference to you, but over time those small costs add up.
More Ways to Save
There are other easy, common-sense ways to improve fuel efficiency—which will also help keep fuel costs for your fleet.
- Regular Maintenance: Ensure your vehicles are well-maintained. Regular tune-ups, including checking and replacing air filters, spark plugs, and changing oil will keep engines operating—and burning fuel efficiently.
- Proper Tire Pressure: Under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for correct tire pressure.
- Efficient Driving: Train your drivers to drive smoothly, avoid sudden acceleration or braking, and maintain a steady speed. Aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption.
Ready to Learn More?
We operate a fleet of trucks that we need to keep fueled and ready to serve our customers, so we really understand how delivery of quality wholesale diesel fuel can be critical to the success of your business. That’s why you can count on our commercial fuel services team take the stress and guesswork out of commercial fuel deliveries. We’ll work with you to put together a customized plan and schedule for on-time fuel deliveries that meet your operations needs.
As a local, independent fuel company, we can’t do much to reverse the high taxes, refining costs, and demand driving up diesel prices. But we can make it easier to operate a commercial fleet in northern New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, efficiently and keep fueling costs manageable. Contact us today to learn more!