Fleet Fuel Optimization Playbook for Melbourne Businesses

Fuel is often a top-three operating expense for Melbourne delivery services, tradie vans, and rideshare collectives. Use this playbook to give every litre a job: collect clean data, plan routes with context, coach driving habits, and measure savings month over month.

Step 1: Audit the Data You Already Own

- Export telematics or odometer logs for the last quarter and tag each fill with a station name.

- Compare those stops inside the [/directory](/directory) to trace missed low-price options nearby.

- Capture which fuels your fleet requires (DSL, PDSL, P98, LPG) with the [/fuel-types](/fuel-types) guide.

Step 2: Build a Price-Aware Route Plan

Create a shortlist of high-throughput stations that balance price, pump speed, and access for vans:

1. Filter the [/station-amenities](/station-amenities) page for high-flow diesel, large bays, and air pumps.

2. Overlay the results with regional trends from [/blog/regional-fuel-price-strategy](/blog/regional-fuel-price-strategy).

3. Pin two stations for every main corridor so drivers always have a backup.

Step 3: Coach Drivers on Behaviour

Small improvements in driver behaviour compound quickly:

- Encourage smooth acceleration plus tyre checks using the [/blog/fuel-saving-tips](/blog/fuel-saving-tips) article.

- Promote loyalty program scans with guidance from [/blog/maximize-fuel-rewards-programs](/blog/maximize-fuel-rewards-programs) to unlock extra cents per litre.

- Share a weekly digest that highlights the lowest diesel price from the directory.

Step 4: Automate Compliance

- Set reminders in your fleet management tool that nudge drivers to refuel on Tuesday or Wednesday (the cheapest days per [/blog/fuel-price-cycles](/blog/fuel-price-cycles)).

- Use shared spreadsheets or budgeting apps to log receipts alongside odometer readings.

- Re-run the audit monthly and celebrate the litres saved to keep momentum high.

Conclusion

When every depot, route, and driver follows the same fuel playbook, commercial operators consistently save 8–15% on fuel outlay. Combine the structured data above with our live [/directory](/directory) filters to keep your next refuel decision effortless.