Efficient Vans: A Best Practice Guide to Cost - Transport Cafe

Options for Improvement
The measures discussed include
management choices, van
specifications, and driver behaviour
and practices. The methods have
been split into seven key sections
outlined below. The information
under these headings includes
descriptions, methods and
comparisons between the various
options and case studies.
• Fuel Monitoring and Management
• Evaluating Cleaner Fuels and
Technologies
• Mileage Reduction Measures
• Technology Support Systems
• Evaluating Vehicles
• Servicing and Maintenance
• Driver Management
You will need to assess each option
to see which works best for your
type of organisation.
5.1
Fuel Monitoring and
Management
Options for Improvement
This section provides you with descriptions and
examples of the activities that you can put in place to
improve the efficiency of van operations within your
organisation.
Monitoring is a critical stage in the
management process. The amount
of fuel used by vans will vary
depending on their exact use and
miles driven. However, it is always
a cost associated with running your
fleet. Therefore, it is important to
have an understanding of how much
fuel you are using and how much
you should be using, as this could
allow significant changes to be
made if this area is of concern.
• Frequency of fuel monitoring
• Performance indicators for fuel
use
• What should be done with this
information
• Presenting and using data to
make improvements
• Management of the monitoring
process
• Appointed person and their
responsibilities
• Motivation techniques for staff
Users should refer to the Fuel
Management Pack for further
information.
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