CMS SupaTrak Help Put a Stop to Fleet Idleness
Given the Governments recent announcements regarding engine idling and a request that all vehicle owners should switch off their engines when parked, CMS Supatrak’s vehicle tracking system may become invaluable for fleet managers.
Problems surrounding engine idling can affect any business that uses company vehicles. Although many people assume that leaving an engine running is more cost effective than switching off. This is simply not the case with modern engines.
In fact, excessive engine idling can actually be a waste of money. A study by Freight Best Practice working for the Department of Health found that “on tick-over, a typical heavy-duty truck engine consumes fuel at the rate of around 2 litres per hour. That equates to roughly £1.70 and over 5kg of CO2 emissions per hour.”1
Even local councils are introducing schemes to help combat excessive engine idling. Camden Council has made it an offence to leave a parked cars engine running and can issue a £20.00 on the spot fine. Although targeting serious offenders such as bus and coach drivers, this does have implications for all motorists and could be implemented elsewhere across the country.
Vehicle tracking systems such as EcoTrak and SupaTrak can help to draw attention to problem areas for instance where and when there have been occurrences of engine idling. This information lets you take control of the fleet and gives you the opportunity to take steps to help combat excessive idling.
Jason Airey, Managing Director of CMS SupaTrak commented;
“It has never been more important to be in control of our workforce and company vehicles. Using vehicle tracking software such as SupaTrak gives you this control letting you safeguard against fuel wastage and unnecessary carbon emissions."
Simple changes in your organisations driving behaviour plus the introduction of measures to help prevent engine idling could indeed help your business save money and reduce carbon emissions.
The fact that rocketing fuel prices combined with increasing emphasis on the environmental issues linked to engine idling, means that it is now even more important to find solutions to this growing problem.
CMS SupaTrak has systems in place to save your business both time and money. All of their innovative vehicle tracking products available will help you make a significant impact on your fuel expenses and carbon emissions. Visit www.supatrak.com for more information.
