With the seemingly unstoppable rise in petrol and diesel prices, more and more companies are looking into ways of fuel saving. A planned 3p rise in petrol duty, scheduled for July 2010, means that diesel and petrol are likely be similarly expensive. That’s why it’s so important that transport and logistic companies especially, take steps to capitalise on diesel’s superior natural economy against petrol as the fuel of choice. This may seem more difficult than expected.

While the industry can do little to stave off governmental tax rises or international oil costs, it can look to staff training as a method of reducing fuel costs, vehicle maintenance expenses and emissions. EcoManager is a revolutionary device which allows managers to monitor and maintain an individual driver’s fuel efficiency. With it, executives and drivers alike can view league tables, and work to incentives which help to improve diesel efficiency and fuel saving.

Diesel itself is an ideal fuel for transporting heavy loads relatively economically. However, without the training and awareness that a device like EcoManager provides, such an advantage could be squandered by careless and erratic drivers.

In addition to fuel saving, an efficient driving style as encouraged and regulated by a system like EcoManager, helps to reduce natural wear and tear on diesel vehicle parts. This is turn means that each engine is kept in an improved condition, therefore maintaining a higher level of efficiency and improving fuel saving further.

EcoManager provides the next level of staff development for businesses operating a fleet of vehicles. In no other way can staff be monitored and motivated in a way that has a direct result on fuel economy. Improved awareness within firms as to the benefits of efficient driving styles on fuel saving is absolutely essential to improving diesel fuel economy, reducing costs and maximising driver potential.