Is idling costing your business money?

You may be shocked when you look at how much time your fleet vehicles spend idling. Manage idling cost with these tips from MyGeotab experts.

When vehicles in your fleet are idling, it may be costing your business money. Many Geotab customers are shocked to find out how much time their fleet spends idling during the day, and once they convert that time to fuel burned, the idling cost can really pile up. Save Money, Save the Environment In the U.S., the transportation sector is responsible for a staggering 30% of the total annual energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Reducing idling in your fleet can also make a positive impact on the environment, by reducing the amount of excess CO2 and exhaust particulates that are added to the atmosphere. Burning a gallon of diesel fuel created about 22 lbs of CO2 that is added to the environment. Curbing 1 hour of idling per week could save over 500 lbs of CO2 per year per truck.

Conclusion Lowering your fleet idling can result in substantial yearly savings, cost avoidance, and is better for the environment. Idling will always present in your fleet, but with a few simple rules, you can start to reduce it’s impact on your business

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