Gas prices have spiked over 33% in just one month. For tradespeople and businesses, you can’t simply stop driving. The work has to get done.
But some things can help. Our recent data reveals that work vehicles in North America have a massive idling problem. Excessive idling is seen in over 29% of North American fleet vehicles, compared to just 10% in Europe.1
Now is the perfect time to tap into your vehicle data, stop the North American idle, and optimize your operations to prevent wasted fuel.
“We are dedicated to helping businesses turn complex vehicle data into simple, actionable insights, to cut waste and keep their operations running strong.”Alicia Boler Davis, Ford Pro president
"With gas prices rising, we know tradespeople and our customers are feeling the impact, and we don't want them to navigate it alone,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Ford Pro president. “We are dedicated to helping businesses turn complex vehicle data into simple, actionable insights, to cut waste and keep their operations running strong so they can focus on what they do best: serving their own customers.”
Here are three ways businesses can use the features in our Ford Pro Telematics2 software to help limit fuel use:
Idling burns fuel for zero return. Ford Pro Telematics2 software shows which vehicles are idling and for how long, allowing you to identify top offenders.
“Ford Pro Telematics software shows which vehicles are idling and for how long.”
The Fix: Use the In-Vehicle Coaching feature to correct driver habits. Fleets using this software feature reduced idling by 52%.3
Pro Tip: Pull a list of your top-idling vehicles so you can take immediate, targeted action.
Speeding and harsh driving can drain fuel and increase vehicle wear and tear. Fleets using the In-Vehicle Coaching feature in Ford Pro Telematics2 software saw 25% less speeding, 16% less hard braking, and 11% less hard acceleration.4
The Fix: Take control with "set it and forget it" features to ensure vehicles perform within your exact parameters.
Pro Tip: Use in-vehicle controls such as Top Speed Limiter5 and Acceleration Limiter5 to remotely set a maximum speed or acceleration rate.
A poorly maintained vehicle can waste fuel. Improve efficiency by using vehicle health insights, predictive diagnostics, and automated maintenance alerts.
The Fix: Schedule service before small issues become costly problems or have service come to you with Ford Pro Mobile Service.
Pro Tip: Use Ford ProTelematics software to quickly identify which vehicles need service, what they need, and when they need it.
To further optimize your fuel use and other parts of your daily operations, explore Ford Pro Telematics software.
Britta Farrow is a member of the Ford Pro communications team.
1Based on Ford Pro™ Intelligence™ data average from December 2025 to March 2026.
2Available on vehicles with embedded modem or equipped with approved plug-in device (PID). May require modem activation. Ford Pro Telematics and Ford Pro Data Services require a purchased subscription. Terms and conditions apply. Telematics service and features, and access to vehicle data, depend on subscription and compatible network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.
3Based on Ford Pro Telematics data June 1, 2024 - February 12, 2025. 52% lower average excessive idle minutes per trip, with the Excessive Idle setting enabled.
4Based on Ford Pro Telematics data June 1, 2024 - February 12, 2025.'
A 25% lower average speeding over the limit events per trip, with the Speeding Over Threshold setting enabled.
B 16% lower harsh braking and 11% lower rapid acceleration with the Hard Braking and Hard Acceleration settings enabled.
5Optional Add-on with Ford Pro Telematics Software subscription.
A Top Speed Limiter is available on select 2022-2026 models, including Super Duty®, Transit, E-Transit, and F-150 Lightning®.
B Acceleration Limiter is available on F-150® Lightning®.
