Maximising Fleet Efficiency 

Whether you manage a small fleet of delivery vans or hundreds of large trucks, ensuring optimal use of your vehicles is crucial. Effective fuel management plays a key role in achieving this. At Jigsaw, we understand that having a robust fuel management system is essential for maximising the efficiency of your fleet, conserving resources and minimising costs.

Understanding Fuel Management for Fleets

Fuel management is all about tracking, maintaining and controlling fuel usage across a fleet of vehicles. It can range from simple fuel card systems for a small number of vehicles to comprehensive onsite fuel management for large fleets. If you have any mechanism in place to monitor and control fuel use, you’re already engaging in some form of fuel management. However, the effectiveness of your fuel management depends on the quality and accuracy of your monitoring tools.

For instance, a fleet with several vans operating on fuel cards is managing its fuel. Similarly, a company with a large fleet of trucks refuelling from onsite tanks is also managing fuel. The key is having the best fuel tracking system integrated into your operations to ensure accuracy, cost savings and overall fleet efficiency.

Why Fuel Management is Vital

Implementing an effective fuel management system is crucial to reducing operational costs and overheads. Accurately tracking fuel usage can identify irregularities in expenses, such as higher-than-expected fuel consumption, which could indicate a vehicle maintenance issue. Identifying such issues early can prevent more extensive repairs, reducing vehicle downtime and saving your business both time and money.

Effective fuel management also helps mitigate fuel theft risks. While fuel cards can help manage expenses, they can be misused or lost. With an onsite fuel management system, these discrepancies are minimised and you gain a clearer understanding of your fuel needs and usage.

Additionally, fuel management is not just about cost; it’s also about reducing your fleet’s environmental impact. By optimising fuel usage and minimising waste, you contribute to lowering CO2 emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Which Fleets Benefit from Onsite Fuel Management?

Any business that operates a fleet of vehicles for deliveries, services or internal transport can benefit significantly from an onsite fuel management system. Examples include:

• Logistics and Delivery Fleets: If your business involves multiple deliveries across various locations, onsite fuelling can improve efficiency and lower costs by providing real-time monitoring and control.
• Service Vehicles: Companies that provide trades services—like construction, electrical or plumbing—can benefit from onsite fuel management systems to optimise vehicle fuelling and reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Agricultural Operations: For farms and agricultural businesses where machinery and vehicles rarely leave the property, an onsite fuelling station can be invaluable for convenience and cost management.

Overall, any business that relies on a fleet—whether it consists of cars, vans, trucks or specialised machinery—will see significant benefits from a tailored fuel management solution.

Fuel Cards vs Onsite Fuelling: Choosing the Right Option

While there are several ways to manage your fleet’s fuelling needs, the two most common options are fuel cards and onsite fuelling stations. Each has its own set of advantages. Fuel cards are a convenient way to monitor fuel spending, but they fall short in terms of providing detailed metrics and comprehensive fleet management. They also carry risks like misuse or loss of the card.

Onsite fuelling, on the other hand, offers greater control and cost benefits. Purchasing fuel at wholesale prices, accurately tracking fuel usage and minimising the potential for theft through secure, bunded fuel tanks are just a few advantages of onsite fuel management systems.

Monitoring Fleet Metrics with Jigsaw Systems

Effectively managing fleet metrics can be challenging, but Jigsaw’s onsite fuel management systems provide the tools you need to monitor every aspect of fuel usage. Our systems give you real-time insights into how much fuel each vehicle is using and can alert you to any discrepancies, enabling proactive management of potential issues.

With our state-of-the-art onsite fuelling facilities combined with our advanced online fuel management tools, you can gain a comprehensive view of your entire fleet or focus on specific vehicles to address any concerns. This level of detail helps you to make informed decisions that minimise downtime and keep your fleet running efficiently.

To learn more about how Jigsaw’s fuel management systems can optimise your fleet’s performance, feel free to contact us. We’re here to help you make your fleet operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible.