Truck experts create CNG pilot program to meet corporate responsibility and cost goals
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Leasing
Tech Stack
- CNG vehicles
- Onsite fueling station
Implementation Scale
- Pilot projects
Impact Metrics
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Vehicle Performance Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
The customer is a large beverage company that was looking to add CNG trucks to their fleet of vehicles as part of a broader, corporate “green” initiative. The company has a large fleet of tractors and trailers that they use for delivery. They had previously enlisted the help of an outside provider to lead the initial CNG pilot program, but were not satisfied with the pricing or service. As a result, they turned to the experts at Element Fleet Management to oversee the second pilot.
The Challenge
A large beverage company was looking to add CNG trucks to their fleet of vehicles as part of a broader, corporate “green” initiative. However, the addition of these trucks also needed to make good business sense. The customer enlisted the help of an outside provider to lead the initial CNG pilot program. Unfortunately, the program did not go well. The trucks were spec’d incorrectly, fuel tank systems were recalled causing additional delays, and onsite fueling services were not available. The initial pilot took 18 months to get all 67 trucks in service. The customer was not satisfied with the pricing or service with their current vendor and turned to the experts at Element Fleet Management to oversee the second pilot.
The Solution
Element’s strategic consultants and truck engineers went to work to define and implement a CNG pilot program that would be both environmentally friendly and cost effective. They partnered with Freightliner to design a better aero-dynamic truck specific to the customer’s needs. They also led coordination with a fuel tank provider to build an onsite fueling station. Leveraging their partnership with Amerit, they set up a new repair shop and trained new technicians on CNG vehicles. They conducted a detailed project review after the first truck was built to ensure it met all standards and desired needs. They also held weekly meetings with key players to ensure success.
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