How To Save Fuel In Your Vending Operation
For some time now, high fuel costs have been a problem for vending operators all over. It appears that each and every time, there is a hike in the cost of fuel. Usually, a vending operation uses a vehicle to transport products from the base to the locations.
While running a business from your home, you would be using your personal vehicle. On the other hand, if you are running your business from a warehouse, a better option will be to use a vending truck since it is more spacious. A vending business that is based out of your home would be an established and most likely a medium sized or a large sized business.
Planet Antares vending business with large size will have to hire route drivers. Such employees can easily waste the fuel of a vending truck by using it for personal reasons. As a result, there may be extra cost for your vending business. By using a vehicle that is not well maintained, you will be using even more fuel. That is why you need to look for ways of saving fuel.
Technology
Technology offers new ways to save fuel, but these are long term and not short term solutions. Moreover, upfront investment will have to be made in technically advanced vending machines.
A growing trend among vending operators is the use of satellite-based fleet monitoring, known as Global Positioning Systems (GPS). This system can improve operating efficiencies and employee accountability.
Under this system, fuel can be saved in three distinct ways: 1) they allow you to know if there is any unauthorized use of the vehicle; 2) they make it easier to determine more efficient routing; and 3) it allows you to monitor the speed of the drivers.
Alternative fuel
as a long term solution, you can try conversion to alternative fuels for your Planet Antares vending operation. Today, propane is less expensive than either diesel or gasoline. A gallon of propane gas costs less than half the price of gasoline. There are about 500 depots located all across the country.
Fuel saving tips for route drivers
1) Tires must always be properly inflated as under inflated tires can decrease fuel economy.
2) Drive at a steady pace. Unnecessary speed-ups, slowdowns and stops can decrease fuel economy.
3) Perform maintenance checks according to schedule.
4) Avoid lengthy engine idling. Turn the engine off when you are delayed for more then a couple of minutes.
While running a business from your home, you would be using your personal vehicle. On the other hand, if you are running your business from a warehouse, a better option will be to use a vending truck since it is more spacious. A vending business that is based out of your home would be an established and most likely a medium sized or a large sized business.
Planet Antares vending business with large size will have to hire route drivers. Such employees can easily waste the fuel of a vending truck by using it for personal reasons. As a result, there may be extra cost for your vending business. By using a vehicle that is not well maintained, you will be using even more fuel. That is why you need to look for ways of saving fuel.
Technology
Technology offers new ways to save fuel, but these are long term and not short term solutions. Moreover, upfront investment will have to be made in technically advanced vending machines.
A growing trend among vending operators is the use of satellite-based fleet monitoring, known as Global Positioning Systems (GPS). This system can improve operating efficiencies and employee accountability.
Under this system, fuel can be saved in three distinct ways: 1) they allow you to know if there is any unauthorized use of the vehicle; 2) they make it easier to determine more efficient routing; and 3) it allows you to monitor the speed of the drivers.
Alternative fuel
as a long term solution, you can try conversion to alternative fuels for your Planet Antares vending operation. Today, propane is less expensive than either diesel or gasoline. A gallon of propane gas costs less than half the price of gasoline. There are about 500 depots located all across the country.
Fuel saving tips for route drivers
1) Tires must always be properly inflated as under inflated tires can decrease fuel economy.
2) Drive at a steady pace. Unnecessary speed-ups, slowdowns and stops can decrease fuel economy.
3) Perform maintenance checks according to schedule.
4) Avoid lengthy engine idling. Turn the engine off when you are delayed for more then a couple of minutes.
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posted by Chris Wick | 3:44 AM
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