Operational Efficiency 02 October 2025 4 minutes

Saving Fuel in Logistics: 5 Ways to Reduce Costs

The Importance of Fuel Economy in Logistics

Enerji Piyasası Düzenleme Kurumu (EPDK) verilerine göre, motorin fiyatlarında son beş yıllık süreçte %700’ü aşan bir artış kaydedilmiştir. 2021 yılı başında yaklaşık 6,58 TL olan motorin litre fiyatı 2025 yılı ortalarında 53 TL seviyelerine ulaşmıştır.

This increase is a risk factor that directly affects operational efficiency, especially for companies with large vehicle fleets. Reducing fuel consumption is therefore not only cost-effective, but also enables companies to increase profitability and manage resource efficiency and carbon footprint.

Systematic solutions to save fuel are at the heart of sustainable logistics strategies and provide a competitive advantage.

5 Ways to Save Fuel

For companies in the logistics industry that plan not only for today but also for tomorrow, fuel savings are no longer a choice, but a strategic necessity. The following methods alleviate immediate cost pressures and provide permanent improvements in operational processes.

1. Smart Route Optimization

Güzergâh planlaması, yakıt tüketiminde doğrudan etkilidir. Trafik yoğunluğu, yol durumu ve dur-kalk sayısı gibi faktörler hesaba katıldığında, optimize edilmiş rotalar %20’ye kadar yakıt tasarrufu sağlayabilir.

Thanks to digital solutions such as smart route tracking and driver efficiency in fleet management, it is possible to prevent time and fuel losses.

2. Improving Driving Techniques

Sürücü davranışları, yakıt tüketimini ciddi şekilde etkiler. Ani hızlanma, sert frenleme ve gereksiz rölanti kullanımı tüketimi artırır. Doğru sürüş alışkanlıkları, yakıt tüketimini %10-15 oranında azaltabilir. Bu nedenle sürücülere verilen düzenli eğitimler ve sürüş davranışlarının analiz edilmesi, tasarrufun sürekliliği açısından kritik öneme sahiptir.

3. Regular Vehicle Maintenance

Regular maintenance directly affects fuel efficiency. Especially for heavy commercial vehicles, the following critical maintenance should not be neglected:

Engine oil change
Air and fuel filter cleaning
Checking tire pressures
Transmission and differential oil check
Brake system maintenance
Cooling system check
Cleaning exhaust gas emission systems

Regular maintenance of vehicles such as trucks, cranes and cranes reduces fuel consumption and extends vehicle life.

4. Using Fleet Management Technologies

Modern fleet management systems are not limited to vehicle tracking. Thanks to fleet management systems that work in integration with fuel suppliers, the amount, liter, price and station information of the fuel purchased can be collected on a single screen.

Comparing actual consumption with invoiced fuel enables quick detection of possible losses or irregularities. In addition, the automatic analyses and efficiency reports provided by the system make cost control and operational decisions of managers more accurate.

Mobiliz Fleet Management System Fleethings ile yakıt tüketimini izleyebilir ve sürücü davranışlarını optimize ederek maliyetleri %25’e kadar düşürebilirsiniz. Sistem, ani hızlanma ve sert fren gibi sürüş davranışlarını raporlayarak filo disiplinini artırıyor ve ekonomik sürüşe teşvik eder.

5. Correct Fuel and Additive Use

Using the appropriate quality and standard fuel for the vehicle directly affects engine performance and fuel consumption. Low quality fuel clogs the injectors and causes the engine to consume more fuel. In addition, using seasonally appropriate fuel additives prevents freezing in cold weather and increases combustion efficiency.