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Haulage industry can take steps to combat high fuel costs
Date: 18 April 2008
Everyone in the haulage industry is aware that fuel costs are very
expensive at the moment, but there are steps that freight companies can
take to fight against it.
Haulage firms need to manage their fuel effectively so that they know
exactly what is happening to the diesel they are buying, the Road Haulage
Association (RHA) explains in a new document, 'Carbon footprint
explained'.
"Every firm needs a system, whether buying on a card or in bulk at the
depot," it states. "Control of every litre of fuel is critical."
Methods that can be used include implementing a system for managing bulk
deliveries and individuals vehicle issues in order to monitor performance;
using a transparent fuel card management system; and using an effective
vehicle/driver miles per gallon monitoring system.
The RHA also suggests appointing a fuel champion within the business to
manage the company's fuel performance.
Another way of saving fuel is by planning routes better.
"Some companies are increasing their efforts to work with customers to
make their requirements fit in with greater efficiency," according to the
report.
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