The Real Cost of Idling

Keeping a close eye on hidden costs can significantly impact the cash flow, the lifeblood, of your business. When calculating your cost of having each truck on the road, have you ever considered the impact that idling has on your business expenses?

Especially for our northern climate here in Ontario, the total amount of idling costs on a business can be staggering. According to Fleet Equipment Magazine, diesel trucks consume as much as one gallon of diesel fuel every hour they idle, which can add up to as much as 2,400 gallons (or nearly 10,000 litres) of idling fuel every year. In addition to easing environmental concerns, monitoring idling activity of your industrial truck drivers can be a relatively minor adjustment which can help curb unnecessary business spending.

As well as implementing a company idling policy, keep fuel costs at bay by choosing fuel efficient trucks at the point of purchase or lease. With fuel costs continually on the rise, selecting industrial trucks which are built to reduce fuel costs while delivering quality performance is one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating your industrial truck cost analysis. Keeping your Hino truck in top condition through regular maintenance also improves fuel efficiency and lowers costs. Here, at Somerville Auto, we have chosen to back Hino Motors and their line of quality industrial trucks in part because of their commitment to environmental standards, leaving you with more money in the bank without compromising the quality of your drive.