Case Study: Canadian-based service provider lowers monthly fuel spend with Element Fleet Management by switching to the Transit 250

Vehicle Change Lowers Monthly Fuel Spend

Canadian-Based Service Provider Company, which operated a 183‑van service fleet using gasoline and propane conversions, needed deeper fuel-efficiency improvements after already maximizing fuel discounts. They engaged Element Fleet Management’s Strategic Consulting team to identify additional cost‑saving opportunities and evaluate alternative vehicle options such as the Ford Transit 250.

Element Fleet Management reviewed full lifecycle costs, captured fuel data, and built a business case to replace the current vans with the Transit 250, creating a 3‑year fleet conversion plan and recommending removal of propane conversions in favor of Transit 250 diesel when available. The change drove measurable savings: fuel spend per unit fell from $544 (2014) to $397 (2016), and ongoing fuel reductions now far exceed prior discount benefits.