Many fleet owners are tempted to forgo the extra time and effort that is required to customize their new vehicle purchases. While buying a truck off the lot may seem simple (and can sometimes save a few dollars during the initial purchase), owners that choose this option can raise their operational costs, sometimes dramatically.
For example, a fleet owner that buys a truck geared for highway driving but runs an operation based on city deliveries will end up spending more on fuel than what is necessary. Likewise, an engine that is not designed to accommodate the specific load size of an operation can consume excess fuel and decrease engine longevity.
There are a variety of options that modern truck manufacturers offer at little or no cost that can reduce the operational costs of a fleet. By customizing their fleets, owners can ensure that their vehicles are tailored to the needs of their business without increasing operating costs unnecessarily.
To read more about the options that can save you money, read George Sharpe’s white paper, “Lowering Costs by Customizing New Commercial Vehicle Purchases,” at http://www.petersontrucks.com/papers/customizing_new_commercial_vehicles.
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