From the outside, you may not be able to tell the difference between a concrete truck powered by compressed natural gas and one powered by diesel. While they may look the same, they don’t act the same. There are many benefits of CNG, and running a fleet of concrete trucks on this natural fuel also offers some great benefits to companies. Whether looking at a new factory-designed CNG concrete truck or one that has been converted to CNG from diesel, rest assured you’ll certainly notice the benefits.
Greener Operations
One of the first things you’ll notice about CNG-powered trucks is the amount of environmental benefits. Heavy-duty vehicles that run on compressed natural gas generate 90% less carbon emissions than diesel vehicles. Also, CNG concrete trucks reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23%. This is not just beneficial for our environment, but it’s also beneficial to customers.
Many homeowners and small businesses are looking to use companies that are committed to greener operations. Contractors are also in need of suppliers that can help them meet specific certification requirements for LEED®. In addition, many city officials are also trying to reduce emissions, so a CNG fleet allows companies to continue working in these areas without any hesitation.
Cost
Initially, the cost of a natural gas truck will be more expensive than a traditional diesel-powered truck, but over time, CNG is more cost effective. Natural gas does not fluctuate in price the same way that diesel does. Overall, companies that use CNG trucks will save on fuel costs. Plus, since there is more consistency in CNG pricing, companies can better manage and predict their budgets.
Noise
Diesel-powered trucks are notorious for their noise. CNG-powered trucks operate up to 90% quieter than traditional diesel trucks. They average about 6 decibels quieter at full torque and up to 10 decibels quieter while idling. This is not only beneficial for the driver, but it also reduces the amount of noise at jobsites.
CNG-powered concrete trucks offer a wealth of benefits to companies. Ozinga placed our first CNG concrete truck on the roads in 2011. If you’re interested in CNG fleet fueling, let our energy specialists help you.
