Fuel economy

By adopting a suite of solutions to cut their per-kilometre fuel use, this company has improved its margins without the need for dramatic increases in cartage prices - and it has reduced emissions as well.

The key ways Winstone Aggregates achieved the savings was through reducing idling time, having covers on trucks at all times, reducing vehicle speed, tyre management and travel planning and management.

A fleet is a must for many businesses - but running them can be a substantial cost. Fortunately, fuel costs is something that you can manage and reduce. Any business seeking to be more competitive will be on the look out for ways to trim overheads.

This brochure outlines the benefits of fleet audits, what grants are available for help with funding them and how to apply for the grant.

This paper summarizes the findings of New Zealand-based research carried out during 2008 on overcoming the barriers to transport fleets adopting fuel saving measures.

This research included: a review of overseas best practice; a fuel efficiency trial involving car, bus and truck fleets; surveys of industry awareness and an analysis of the barriers to adopting fuel saving measures.