Eliot Vancil

In 2026, landscaping fleets are losing profit due to fuel spikes driven by geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, which cause U.S. diesel and gas prices to become volatile. This forces fleets with fixed-price contracts to manage rising costs per mile and per hour, impacting margins on short maintenance rounds and seasonal contracts. Landscaping…

Both route optimization and driver behavior significantly impact fleet fuel costs, with route optimization reducing costs by up to 20% through efficient pathing and driver behavior causing a 10–40% variance due to factors like harsh acceleration and speeding. Combining smart routing with driver coaching can reduce fuel costs by 15%-30%. Fuel is one of the…

Fuel constitutes 25% to 30% of total fleet operating expenses, making effective fuel management crucial. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency reported that 14 fleets, operating 75,000 trucks, reduced fuel costs by approximately $512 million in one year and improved fuel economy from 6.9 to 7.77 miles per gallon through strategic management. Fuel is…

Fuel delivery apps streamline fleet operations by enabling scheduled on-site fueling, which reduces driver detours, administrative tasks, and fuel theft, while also lowering costs, improving fuel tracking, and contributing to environmental gains by cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 587 lbs per vehicle annually. It is inconvenient to refuel the old way. Trucks have to leave…

For effective fleet fuel monitoring, combining telematics and fuel cards helps track usage, reduce idling, improve driving habits, schedule maintenance, and detect real-time fuel theft. Key tools include manual logs, automated telematics, and integrated fuel management systems, with a focus on establishing monitoring schedules and using alerts to manage consumption. Fuel costs can take a…

Fleet managers are familiar with the drill. Congestion at the fuel pumps, vehicles that lose their direction solely to get diesel, and the prices of gas that never fail to get out of hand. All this waiting consumes the day, the idling trucks add up to wasted hours, and the bills just keep getting higher.…

Propane is ideal for light and medium-duty fleets with predictable routes under 250 miles daily, offering lower emissions and simpler refueling. Natural gas, specifically CNG, suits local heavy-duty fleets like transit buses, while LNG is better for long-haul trucks traveling over 500 miles daily, providing a longer range despite complex fueling infrastructure. Feeling the squeeze…

U.S. transportation was the largest source of greenhouse gases in 2022, contributing 28% of all emissions. In 2023, approximately 80% of transportation-related CO₂ emissions came from burning diesel and gasoline. The EPA’s regulations aim to reduce heavy-duty truck and bus greenhouse gas emissions by up to one billion tons by 2032 through standards rolling out…