Vehicle downtime due to accidents and unscheduled maintenance increases operating costs for companies by taking trucks off the road and slowing down deliveries. Many fleet owners overlook total ownership costs beyond the initial sticker price, such as rising vehicle and fuel prices, maintenance expenses, and driver recruitment costs. A thorough analysis of all acquisition, operational, and disposal expenses is needed to understand total cost of ownership and identify potential cost savings opportunities. Ryder's tool has helped some customers find 15% reductions in fleet ownership costs.
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1. Consider the cost of vehicle downtime, when accidents and
unscheduled maintenance take trucks off the road and slow
down customer deliveries. Many companies also overlook
other significant costs: rising truck prices, volatile fuel
prices and the expense to recruit drivers.
Total Cost of Ownership
Costs and Questions To Consider
The road to understanding your Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO) begins with a thorough analysis of all the costs and
benefits associated with fleet ownership.
Knowing the purchase price of a tractor or trailer is a
great start, but the true cost of acquiring an asset goes far
beyond the sticker price: you need to assess the investment,
the cost of capital and depreciation.
In addition, a survey by Ernst & Young found that many
fleet owners were surprised at the amount of related salary
and labor expenses for employees who indirectly support
the fleet, such as accountants handling finance, tax and
regulatory reporting.
During the vehicle’s useful lifetime, numerous factors
weigh in to bottom-line calculations, like the maintenance
costs, labor hours, labor rate, tires, parts and supplies.
You also need to include the costs for roadside service,
substitute vehicles and fueling.
Fleet ownership costs can get out of control. Moreover, many fleet operators do not have a firm handle of
their total costs. To make smart financial decisions, you need to know all the cost elements involved. Ryder’s
Total Cost of Ownership Tool has helped identify up to 15% cost savings for customers. Find out how much
we can find for you.
FLEET MANAGEMENT | SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
• Does your current fleet management system minimize
vehicle downtime and does it support superior
customer service?
• Are you up to date on new engine and transportation
technologies?
• Do you manage maintenance costs as a predictable
monthly expense?
• If you paid cash for the asset, did you calculate the
opportunity cost?
• What were the terms and interest rate on the loan for
the new vehicle?
Clearer Decisions. That’s Ryder.