The Hidden Cost of Equipment Idling (and How to Fix It)
Equipment idling might seem harmless, but it quietly burns fuel, shortens machine life, and drives up operating costs. For contractors running tight margins, wasted hours add up to thousands of dollars in unnecessary expenses every year.
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Equipment idling might seem harmless, but it quietly burns fuel, shortens machine life, and drives up operating costs. For contractors running tight margins, wasted hours add up to thousands of dollars in unnecessary expenses every year.
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