Intro

One of the most important success criteria for companies in a variety of industries is effective fuel management. Effective fuel management is crucial to cost control, environmental impact reduction, and competitiveness whether you oversee a large fleet or a small delivery business.

Challenge

Trucking companies are faced with a dilemma as gasoline prices rise: they have to either increase their pricing or incur losses. Setting fuel monitoring and optimization as a top priority is a sensible first step in navigating this difficult situation. Fleet fuel consumption and related expenses can be decreased in a number of ways.

High-risk driving practices are a major threat to fuel economy. The U.S. Department of Transportation notes that obeying speed restrictions can reduce your mileage by around 15% to 30% when traveling at highway speeds and 10% to 40% when in stop-and-go traffic. By encouraging behavioral adjustments that can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10%, driver feedback devices can help you drive more profitably.

Fuel theft is another major issue that often goes unreported for a long period of time. The value of fuel is increasing, which leads to theft; each year, more than $13 billion worth of diesel fuel is stolen. Fuel theft happens everywhere, including truck depots, motorway service zones, and gas stations and refineries. Diesel theft occurs on a modest scale, however most offenses occur on the roads.

The price of diesel has increased by 145% since 2021, which is a major problem for farmers and the agricultural industry. Agriculture is greatly concerned about theft. In the transportation sector, it is also well-known that mechanics, truckers, and other employees frequently collude to steal fuel in order to resell it and earn more revenue. 150,225 liters of fuel have been stolen from businesses that have experienced occurrences of diesel theft. Everyday fuel use necessitates continuous stock level and consumption monitoring.

Solution

NexaBus provides a number of solutions to overcome these issues and satisfy the various demands of the fleet telematics market. Fuel monitoring can be accomplished with CAN bus data, which provides direct access to vehicle data. OBD devices might be a solution for the easiest installation. For a practical solution, we advise fuel monitoring with level sensors for trucks. The 2022 Fleet Technology Trends Report states that businesses that use GPS tracking have seen a 10% decrease in fuel expenses.

Fuel monitoring via CAN bus data: Reading fuel levels via the Controller Area Network, or CAN, is one method of keeping an eye on fuel levels. By tracking and analyzing data from a car's CAN bus, fuel monitoring can be used to determine how much fuel the vehicle is using.

Car-sharing companies are the ones who select this solution the most frequently. For instance, the Teltonika FMx130 series car GPS trackers and CAN adaptor combo, which charges customers according to usage duration or distance traveled. This strategy also minimizes service interruption from empty tanks by guaranteeing that cars are quickly refueled for the subsequent user.

With the Teltonika CAN adaptor, customers can operate a number of car features, such as central locking, window closure, indicator on/off, and boot unlocking. The condition of the car lights, parking brakes, and doors can also be observed by fleet management.

We suggest products like the Teltonika FMB140 (2G) or FMx150 series (4G LTE) with an integrated CAN chipset for those who do not need remote lock/unlock capabilities. These gadgets are especially helpful for heavy-duty vehicle monitoring and in the construction and other industries.

Fuel monitoring with OBD trackers - We suggest OBD tracking devices, like Teltonika FMC003, for anyone seeking a user-friendly solution for fuel level monitoring. These devices gather OEM data and standard on-board diagnostics. From the internal network of the car, OBD-II devices may read a number of characteristics, such as mileage, real-time fuel level, RPM, engine temperature, vehicle speed, engine load, and more. These gadgets are perfect for vans and automobiles.

By offering real-time insight and guaranteeing proactive management of fuel resources, fuel level monitoring contributes to the optimization of operational efficiency in addition to electronic logbooks or corporate car-sharing programs.

Fuel monitoring with fuel level sensors – The FMx125 series of PROFESSIONAL category GPS trackers is strongly advised for light commercial vehicles, vans, and lorries seeking the most accurate fuel monitoring available. They provide multiple ways to output fuel data from the fuel level sensor: analogue (0-5 V or 0-10 V) from a fuel level sensor installed in the vehicle fuel tank, pulse counter (pulses per second), and digital (via RS232 or RS485 ports) by connecting to external fuel level sensors that can track the amount of fuel in the vehicle tanks. Additionally, fuel may be monitored with the J1939 data support capability.

Teltonika EYE Beacons and EYE Sensors might also be combined with the system for the most effective fleet management. Fleet managers may now electronically identify drivers and keep an eye on cargo factors like temperature, humidity, and/or door status thanks to this combination.

Comprehensive support for fuel-efficient driving practices is offered by these Nexabus GPS tracking gadgets. Through instantaneous input on fuel use, braking, acceleration, and idling, these gadgets enable motorists to cultivate responsible driving habits.

This increases the business's overall competitiveness, lowers its environmental impact, and improves fuel economy all at the same time. Effective fuel management is essential for success in today's economic climate, and NexaBus solutions offer a method for streamlining fleet operations and boosting productivity. We also provide additional items made especially for fuel monitoring.

Topology #1 | CAN BUS Data

Topology #2 | OBD Data

Topology #3 | Fuel Level Sensors

Benefits

• Accurate fuel level monitoring - fuel monitoring systems enhanced overall efficiency, minimized expenses, and maximized fuel consumption.
• Preventing high-risk driver behaviour - By continuously monitoring driver behavior, NexaBus GPS devices lower the possibility of abrupt acceleration and braking and guarantee optimal fuel efficiency.
• Customisable solutions for every business need - We provide a range of options so that clients can select the one that best meets their requirements. Customizable parameters are offered for maximum operation across multiple usage scenarios.
• Avoidance of unnecessary costs - Timely detection of breakdowns is ensured through constant monitoring of vehicle data.
• Detailed reporting - obtain thorough fuel usage and efficiency reports, allowing for data-driven decision-making to optimize fleet management tactics.
• Eco-friendly operations - Assist in lowering the fleet's carbon footprint by keeping an eye on and optimizing fuel usage in accordance with environmental objectives.

Why NexaBus

When it comes to industries where fuel efficiency is crucial, NexaBus is at the forefront of innovation. Our solutions, which are renowned for their precision and dependability, are made to handle the difficult problems of fuel consumption and theft. As one of the telematics industry pioneers, we help businesses optimize fuel use, cut expenses, and boost overall efficiency by incorporating cutting-edge GPS monitoring technology.

Our dedication to innovation is based on our knowledge of the unique requirements of many industries. Selecting NexaBus gives you access to a variety of custom solutions made to satisfy the particular requirements of companies of various sizes, from tiny fleets to massive operations. We provide a business relationship in addition to our products to promote operational excellence.