Case Studies

The fleet we are about to look at numbers around 40 HGVs and vans working in the logistics and goods transport industry.

The lessons however are universal and can be applied to any business with a transportation element.

The TruckStar Diagnostic Interface collects data in real time and merges it with the customer's existing tracking solution to provide statistics.

The worst driver in the case study is Andy King. He has a target of 8MPG, present according to the type of vehicle deployed and the work task. In one day he drove 262 miles and used 173 litres of fuel, achieving 6.9MPG.

If fuel costs £1.20 per litre this journey cost 173 X £1.20 = £207.60
He should have used 149 litres 149 X £1.20 = £178.80

The net effect was £207.60 - £178.80 = £28.80

Unless action is taken to understand this failure, this will cost the company £28.80 X 250 work days, a total cost of £7,200 per annum.

What if Andy could be brought up to the level of the best driver - Jay Robertson?

Jay achieved a very impressive 10.96 MPG which is 25% above target.

In Andy could brought up to the standard in this case he would have used 115 litres of fuel.

At £1.20 per litre this cost would be 115 X £1.20 = £138.00

With a total saving of £207.60 - £138.00 = £69.60

This would save the company £69.60 X 250 work days = £17,400 per annum

Mixed Fleet Savings

Equally impressive savings can be made on both small and heavy goods vehicles. In our case study the following savings were identified and delivered.

LCV	HGV
30,000 miles per annum, 35 mpg	60,000 miles per annum, 8 mpg
30,000/35 = 857 gals/3,900 litres	60,000/8 = 7,500 gals/34,125 litres
If fuel is £1.20 per litre	If fuel is £1.20 per litre
£4,680 per year fuel bill	£40,950 per year fuel bill
15% improvement = £702 per annum	15% improvement = £6,142 per annum