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5 Ways to Save on Fuel

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Tips from fleet operators like you
BusinessFleet collected some tips of the trade from fleet operators who’ve figured out ways to save (that maybe you haven’t).
Ship it to save a trip
“We are moving toward a system in which we drop ship medical supplies to the patient’s home. Shipping costs are outweighed by alleviating the cost of having the clinician come into the office to pick up supplies,” said Larry Leahy, vice president of Foundation Management Services, a home care and hospice services provider in the Southwest.
Weigh Your Delivery
Gem Plumbing of Lincoln, R.I. weighs every delivery, says Larry Gemma, co-owner.  Each truck used to haul 1,139 plumbing parts. The company removed 300 pounds of unneeded parts from each truck, and now the miles per gallon on each truck improved from 7.1 to 7.35.
Find the Cheapest Gas
The article reminds us that fuel prices can and will vary as much as 20¢ per gallon within a couple miles. So before you set out, find the cheapest gas on your route by visiting GasBuddy.com.
Email Fuel-Saving Tips to Drivers
Shelly Lofgren, a fleet manager for Honeywell International, signs off her emails with fuel-savings tips like maintaining proper tire inflation, maintaining posted highway speeds and no unnecessary idling.
Get a Fleet Fuel Card
A fuel management program not only controls fuel costs, but operating costs as well. It’s a good way to prevent unauthorized driver purchases, by regulating when, where and how it can be used. There are lots of programs out there. Be sure you find the card that fits your fleet.

coinsTips from fleet operators like you

BusinessFleet collected some tips of the trade from fleet operators who’ve figured out ways to save (that maybe you haven’t).

Ship it to save a trip

“We are moving toward a system in which we drop ship medical supplies to the patient’s home. Shipping costs are outweighed by alleviating the cost of having the clinician come into the office to pick up supplies,” said Larry Leahy, vice president of Foundation Management Services, a home care and hospice services provider in the Southwest.

Weigh Your Delivery

Gem Plumbing of Lincoln, R.I. weighs every delivery, says Larry Gemma, co-owner.  Each truck used to haul 1,139 plumbing parts. The company removed 300 pounds of unneeded parts from each truck, and now the miles per gallon on each truck improved from 7.1 to 7.35.

Find the Cheapest Gas

The article reminds us that fuel prices can and will vary as much as 20¢ per gallon within a couple miles. So before you set out, find the cheapest gas on your route by visiting GasBuddy.com.

Email Fuel-Saving Tips to Drivers

Shelly Lofgren, a fleet manager for Honeywell International, signs off her emails with fuel-savings tips like maintaining proper tire inflation, maintaining posted highway speeds and no unnecessary idling.

Get a Fleet Fuel Card

A fuel management program not only controls fuel costs, but operating costs as well. It’s a good way to prevent unauthorized driver purchases, by regulating when, where and how it can be used. There are lots of programs out there. Be sure you find the card that fits your fleet.

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise for Fleets

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

The Energy Department reported Monday that gasoline prices rose for the eighth straight week, with the national average for unleaded gas up 2 cents to $2.69 a gallon.
The increase is the smallest since fuel costs started rising in April and analysts are saying that prices should top out not much higher than $2.70 a gallon.
While the price are still a little high for fleet managers trying to keep operating costs down, costs are much more manageable compared to last summer.  At this time last year, the national average was $4.08 a gallon.
This summer prices are leveling out sooner because of cheaper crude oil and less demand due to the struggling economy.
Breaking down prices by regions, the West Coast had the most expensive prices, averaging $2.93 a gallon.  Gulf Coast states had the cheapest gas at $2.56 a gallon.
What are prices like in your part of the world?  Let us know.
To get a complete rundown of prices around the country, check out the article posted on USA Today:
gasThe Energy Department reported Monday that gasoline prices rose for the eighth straight week, with the national average for unleaded gas up 2 cents to $2.69 a gallon.

The increase is the smallest since fuel costs started rising in April and analysts are saying that prices should top out not much higher than $2.70 a gallon.

While the price are still a little high for fleet managers trying to keep operating costs down, costs are much more manageable compared to last summer.  At this time last year, the national average was $4.08 a gallon.

This summer prices are leveling out sooner because of cheaper crude oil and less demand due to the struggling economy.

Breaking down prices by regions, the West Coast had the most expensive prices, averaging $2.93 a gallon.  Gulf Coast states had the cheapest gas at $2.56 a gallon.

What are prices like in your part of the world?  Let us know.

To get a complete rundown of prices around the country, check out the article posted on USA Today.
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Average Gallon of Gas $2.12, Diesel $2.26 in 2009

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

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If you don’t have a fleet card to lock in a rate or prevent unauthorized purchases, it can be difficult to manage, let alone predict, your fuel expenses. But having a good idea of what you’ll spend on gas this year helps.

The Department of Energy said the national average price for regular gasoline at the end of 2009 will be $2.12 per gallon, according to a story from businessfleet.com.

Diesel fuel will average $2.26 a gallon this year and rise to an average $2.48 in 2010. Gas prices will rise to $2.30 avg. per gallon in 2010, 12 cents under the previous forecast, while diesel fuel will rise to an average $2.48 per gallon next year.

For today’s average gas price in your city, click here.

As we mentioned above, a fleet card can better control your fuel costs while saving you cash along the way. If you don’t have one and would like to know more, visit fleetcardsusa.com.

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