1. Maintenance Matters
• A well-maintained engine is a happy engine – and a happy engine uses less fuel
• Haul Track keeps you informed of key health indicators and alerts you to potential issues
• Regular service reminders ensure your ADTs perform at their best
Why Regular Maintenance is Key
A well-maintained engine is a vital component of any efficient fleet. When engines are running efficiently, they use less fuel and produce fewer emissions. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring your engines are in top working order, which means less fuel consumption and lower operating costs. Garry Moore, a seasoned customer support manager for Rokbak articulated dump trucks, emphasizes the importance of staying on top of maintenance. “Regular service reminders are key to preventing issues from arising in the first place,” he notes. “By acting on the machine alert and service reminder notifications Haul Track sends to your designated email account, you can ensure your ADTs perform at their best, keeping fuel consumption to a minimum.”
Real-Life Example
A quarry in the UK was struggling with excessive fuel consumption due to poorly maintained engines. After implementing regular maintenance schedules, they noticed a significant reduction in fuel use and emissions. By staying on top of maintenance, they were able to optimize their engine performance, reduce waste, and lower their operating costs.
2. Idling Data: A Key to Optimizing Loading and Hauling Unit Mismatches
• Idling times combined with GPS location data reveal inefficiencies in loading and hauling unit mismatches
• Haul Track helps you identify and address these issues by providing real-time insights and recommendations
Why Idling Data Matters
Idling times can quickly add up, resulting in wasted fuel and unnecessary CO2 emissions. Haul Track’s idling data feature provides a detailed analysis of your fleet’s movements, helping you identify areas where loading and hauling unit mismatches may be occurring. By addressing these issues, you can minimize delays, reduce fuel consumption, and maximize productivity. Garry Moore highlights the importance of analyzing idling data. “By looking at the GPS location data and idle times, we can spot these inefficiencies and make changes to our fleet to minimize waste and maximize productivity,” he notes. “For example, if we notice that a particular loading unit is consistently taking longer to load, we can adjust our hauling unit to match, reducing idle times and fuel consumption.”
Real-Life Example
A construction site in the US noticed that their loading and hauling unit mismatches were resulting in significant fuel consumption and delays. By analyzing their idling data with Haul Track, they were able to identify the issues and make adjustments to their fleet, reducing fuel use and improving productivity.
3. On-Board Weigh: The Key to Efficient Loading
• On-Board Weigh provides real-time payload data, ensuring operators carry the optimal load every time
• Real-time feedback keeps operators efficient, reducing fuel consumption and waste
Why On-Board Weigh Matters
Underloading trucks can lead to lower productivity, higher fuel consumption, and greater machine wear and tear. The Rokbak On-Board Weigh system, integrated with Haul Track, provides real-time payload data, ensuring operators carry the optimal load every time. This real-time feedback keeps operators efficient, reducing fuel consumption and waste. Garry Moore emphasizes the importance of accurate payload data. “On-Board Weigh ensures that operators are carrying the right amount of load every time, reducing waste and maximizing productivity,” he notes.
