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With the rise in gas prices everyone is feeling the pinch. The gas that goes into individual cars costs more. And business owners are finding that the fuel costs for their fleets are rising. Reluctant consumers are buying less and you do not want to have to raise your prices since this is discouraging to your customers.

An ounce of prevention may be worth…well at least a gallon of gas. You can tell your drivers to slow down and this will help save some gas, but there is even more that you can do. You can install GPS devices to systematically monitor routing and driving habits. This will help you construct a concrete plan to lower your fuel costs.

“Companies using GPS tracking devices can tackle every one of these issues – knowing when and how fast vehicles are speeding, how long they’re idling, which vehicle was fueled where, and what route they should take to save time and fuel,” says Brad Borst of Rocky Mountain Tracking. “This simple investment can pay significant dividends and improve bottom lines.”

Borst estimates that a company with an average fleet of 10 vehicles can save as much as $8,000 per month by using a GPS tracking device. The efficient use of your company’s vehicles will result in great savings for you in so many levels. By using a GPS you will be ensuring that in addition to regular maintenance, you have done what you could to keep them in great shape. You will reduce costs in the short run by saving on gas and in the long run by getting the most out of each vehicle you purchase.

Check back later in the week for more tips on how to reduce fuel costs.

Visit Rocky Mountain Tracking online to learn about fleet management and how you may be able to reduce fuel costs by 15%-20% or more.