This blog post comes to you from Brittany Richards, editorial coordinator for Software Advice.
Have you noticed 18-wheelers on the road and wondered how much gas it takes to fuel them? Since I was young, I’ve always noticed big trucks and asked myself that question. Well, in my time as the editorial coordinator for Software Advice, a company that helps buyers review transportation management system technology, I’ve learned that it takes tons of gas (literally) to fuel commercial fleets.
For large companies that own or manage large fleets of commercial trucks, reducing fuel consumption is one of the most tangible ways an organization can positively impact both the planet and its profits. We frequently hear from buyers that are interested in technology to measure, analyze and (in-time) reduce fuel consumption across its fleets to bring down costs and help reduce overall consumption.
One way to greatly reduce consumption and costs is to combine this technology with the purchase of new, energy-efficient trucks. And thankfully, there are a number of government incentives to reimburse and reward companies for the purchase of green(er) vehicles.
However, it’s important to consider who qualifies for these programs. Many incentive programs commonly stipulate vehicle type, fuel type, state/region of operation, vehicle weight limit, fleet size and overall company revenue. In addition, the application for each type of incentive is nuanced, and each program has its own requirements.
To help buyers better understand the government incentive process, Software Advice contributor Janna Finch has put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down the federal, regional and state incentive programs and provides contact information for each program. In addition, the guide provides a quick, four-step process to help guide your application process. For more detailed information on these programs, check out the guide here.
Have you noticed 18-wheelers on the road and wondered how much gas it takes to fuel them? Since I was young, I’ve always noticed big trucks and asked myself that question. Well, in my time as the editorial coordinator for Software Advice, a company that helps buyers review transportation management system technology, I’ve learned that it takes tons of gas (literally) to fuel commercial fleets.
For large companies that own or manage large fleets of commercial trucks, reducing fuel consumption is one of the most tangible ways an organization can positively impact both the planet and its profits. We frequently hear from buyers that are interested in technology to measure, analyze and (in-time) reduce fuel consumption across its fleets to bring down costs and help reduce overall consumption.
One way to greatly reduce consumption and costs is to combine this technology with the purchase of new, energy-efficient trucks. And thankfully, there are a number of government incentives to reimburse and reward companies for the purchase of green(er) vehicles.
However, it’s important to consider who qualifies for these programs. Many incentive programs commonly stipulate vehicle type, fuel type, state/region of operation, vehicle weight limit, fleet size and overall company revenue. In addition, the application for each type of incentive is nuanced, and each program has its own requirements.
To help buyers better understand the government incentive process, Software Advice contributor Janna Finch has put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down the federal, regional and state incentive programs and provides contact information for each program. In addition, the guide provides a quick, four-step process to help guide your application process. For more detailed information on these programs, check out the guide here.
1 comment:
I agree, fuel management can definitely be a concern for fleet managers. When you own several big trucks you are undoubtedly going to go through a bit of gas. Thanks to emerging technology, truck fleet management procedures are getting easier and easier. Fleet managers can measure how much fuel they are going through and switch to more fuel efficient tactics and settings.
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