A fuel management system is a combination of hardware and software technology that allows fleet managers and business owners to monitor and optimise their fleets’ fuel consumption. This system can be utilised across industry sectors and applied to various vehicle and tank types.
Landmark FuelSecure has compiled a few frequently asked questions and provided insight into these questions to help provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. Let us explore these questions below:
How can a fuel management system benefit my business?
Implementing a fuel management can offer several benefits for your fleet, all with the end goal to increase operational efficiency and maximise cost-saving efforts. These benefits include;
- Efficiently tracking your fleet’s fuel usage across vehicles 24 hours a day.
- Provides insights into driving behaviour, allowing you to optimise negative / poor driving habits.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities that might have gone unnoticed.
- Effectively manage fuel inventory.
- Optimise and plan more efficient travel routes for your fleet.
What are the objectives of a fuel management system?
In layman’s terms, a fuel management systems’ primary objective is to make tracking and monitoring fuel consumption easier and more efficient. The system accurately measures and tracks fuel inventories and allows fleet managers to set up more effective fuel management practices within a fleet.
What industry sectors can a fuel management system apply to?
A fuel management system can be used across industry sectors such as; mining, agriculture, transport and logistics, construction, government, aviation, maritime etc. The Landmark FuelSecure fuel management system can be used across a variety of tank and container types.
How can a fuel management system help with vehicle maintenance?
It is no secret that an overworked engine uses more fuel. A fuel management system can be used to monitor and track vehicle performance, run engine diagnostics, set alerts for vehicle operation time etc. All these features can help you set automated maintenance schedules per vehicle, allowing you to ensure each vehicle is operating efficiently, thus reducing costly downtime and hefty maintenance bills.
Is there a difference between fuel management and fuel monitoring?
Although used interchangeably, there is a big difference between a fuel management and a fuel monitoring system, for example;
Fleet managers can use a fuel management system to gain full control of their fleets’ fuel operations, with the primary goal to reduce fuel costs. This system provides in-depth reports on fuel dispensed, fuel used, driver behaviour, vehicle maintenance, fuel storage, and generally allows you to set customisable alerts for various actions.
On the other hand, fleet managers can use a fuel monitoring system to simply track their fleet’s fuel levels in real-time by installing a fuel level sensor. What many don’t know is that a fuel monitoring system generally forms part of a fuel management solution.
What is a fuel management plan?
A fuel management plan comprises a strategic approach devised to oversee the entire fuel usage and fuel distribution process. The reports and information gathered, allows fleet managers to implement efficient fuel management practices for the fleet to follow. The importance of a fuel management plan cannot be overstated, as it is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of the fleet.
What can happen to my fleet if I don’t get a fuel management system?
A fuel management system provides an added layer of security to a fleet’s operations, whilst providing much needed transparency on a fleet’s fuel usage and distribution. However, some fleet managers aren’t quite trusting of this new technology. Let us take a look at some of the things that can go unnoticed when your fleets’ fuel is not being monitored:
- Employees can easily commit fraud by siphoning fuel from the dispensary, knowing it is not being properly monitored.
- Syndicates can also take advantage of this blind spot by stealing fuel directly from your dispensaries or vehicles.
- Data received from drivers may not be accurate as a result of human error and can create discrepancies in the accounts book.
- Vehicles may be subjected to poor driving behaviour and require more frequent maintenance.
- Fleets may use more fuel as a result of improper route planning.
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