Most businesses have a few company vehicles. For some businesses, having one or two company cars is enough. Others, however, may rely more heavily on company vehicles, which means that they will need an entire fleet.
Managing this fleet on top of all of your other business duties can get a bit overwhelming, especially because the bigger your fleet, the more expensive it is to manage.
This is why you should try to save money when managing your business’s fleet. If you’re not sure how to do that, you’ve come to the right place.
Buy your fuel in bulk
For most people, buying fuel in bulk simply isn’t worth it, because they likely don’t use that much fuel. The same is true for businesses that have very few company vehicles.
However, if you have a large business fleet, the odds are that fuel is one of your biggest expenses. This means that if you can cut your fuel costs, you can end up saving a lot of money. Try and find a place that offers you your regular fuel at a discounted price. For example, buying DERV in bulk is more cost effective, so it could be something to consider.
Consider alternative vehicles
While your business may need a few trucks, especially if you’re a delivery business, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the only business vehicles you use should be trucks. You should consider using a few alternative vehicles that may be lighter on fuel and cheaper to maintain. It might thus be a good idea to get a few small cars or motorcycles to join your fleet.
These are perfect for when someone has to travel somewhere or make a delivery, but they don’t necessarily need to use a truck. Of course, motorcycle safety and wearing a helmet is vital for your drivers.
Limit your travel distance
In some cases, it may be necessary for your drivers to drive far away, but if possible, you should try to ensure that your fleet doesn’t have to travel long distances unless it’s unavoidable.
You may be wondering why this is. The simple truth is that the longer the distance, the more it will cost you. Not only will your fleet use more fuel when traveling long distances, but you will also need to pay your drivers more. Try to aim for shorter distances and use the money that you end up saving towards something effective like digital marketing.
Switch insurance providers
All businesses need insurance, and when you’re managing a fleet, it’s even more important that your vehicles are insured. Otherwise, you could end up losing a lot of money. That being said, you might want to consider switching to a cheaper insurance provider, especially as your fleet grows. Using an expensive insurance company might be okay if you only use one or two company vehicles, but any more than that, and the costs start to add up. Of course, there are also other types of insurance that your business will need. You can click here to learn more about that.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
