Bus Fleet Fuel Efficiency Audit Checklist - Public Transit

Slash fuel costs & boost sustainability! Our Bus Fleet Fuel Efficiency Audit Checklist helps public transit agencies pinpoint areas for improvement - from driver habits to vehicle maintenance. Download now & optimize your bus fleet's performance!

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Vehicle Data & Usage

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Records pertaining to individual bus characteristics and operational patterns.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Odometer Reading

Date of Last Fuel Purchase

Fuel Type (e.g., Diesel, CNG, Electric kWh)

Average Daily Mileage

Engine Hours (if applicable)

Notes on Vehicle Usage (e.g., routes, passenger load)

Driver Behavior & Training

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Assessments related to driver habits and training effectiveness in fuel conservation.

Average Speed (mph)

Idle Time per Shift (minutes)

Harsh Braking Events per Shift

Aggressive Acceleration Events per Shift

Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques Training Completion

Last Fuel-Efficient Driving Refresher Training Date

Driver Comments/Observations on Fuel Efficiency

Consistent Route Adherence

Route Optimization & Traffic Analysis

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Evaluates route planning, traffic flow, and potential improvements for fuel efficiency.

Average Route Speed (km/h)

Average Trip Distance (km)

Description of Recurring Traffic Congestion Points

Route Profile - Terrain Type

Route Diversion Options Assessed?

Date of Last Route Review

Location of Key Traffic Bottleneck (Pin on Map)

Vehicle Maintenance & Condition

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Inspection of engine, tires, and other components impacting fuel consumption.

Tire Pressure (PSI)

Engine Oil Level (Quarts)

Coolant Level (Gallons)

Brake Pad Condition

Engine Noise Level

Last Oil Change Date

Additional Notes & Observations

Fuel Management & Procurement

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Review of fuel purchasing practices and monitoring of fuel consumption rates.

Average Fuel Price per Gallon/Liter

Total Fuel Purchased (Gallons/Liters) - Last Month

Total Fuel Cost - Last Month

Fuel Supplier

Date of Last Fuel Delivery

Notes on Fuel Quality or Delivery Issues

Fuel Type Purchased

Fuel Storage Tank Level (Beginning of Month)

Technology & Telematics

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Assessment of vehicle telematics and data analytics for fuel efficiency insights.

Telematics System Uptime (%)

Average Fuel Consumption (L/100km)

Number of Telematics Alerts Generated

Description of Recent Telematics System Updates

Data Points Monitored by Telematics (e.g., Speed, RPM, Idle Time)

Last Telematics System Software Update Date

Telematics Vendor

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