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What to Consider in a Fuel Card Partner

As your fleet increases in size, it’s beneficial to partner with a fuel card company. Being a business owner, you want a one-stop shop to save you time and money. That’s why you should be using a Mississippi fleet card for your fleet....

Get the Most Out of Fuel Expense Reporting

Keeping a record of your fleet fuel management is critical to making business decisions—from budgets to staffing. However, it can be a very manual process between all the trip reports and receipts. When you multiply that across all your drivers, each of their trips, and total fuel transactions, you’re suddenly staring down...

3 Ways to Investigate Fuel Theft

Did you know that according to the Association of Certified Fraud examiners, your fleet could be losing as much 5% due to theft, embezzlement, or fraud? To put it simply, for every $100 your fleet makes, it loses $5.  The best way to prevent this detrimental loss is by implementing...

3 Tips for Staying Fit on the Road

Sitting for several hours in truck can be tough at times, and anyone traveling on the road that frequently can easily fall into an unhealthy lifestyle. People desire to make a switch in eating healthier, but your budget and time can easily work against you.  A great way to offset the cost of buying...

Does “Bad Fuel” Exist?

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as when your company vehicle has trouble starting. You likely have a long trip ahead of you, only to be stalled by sputtering, sluggish performance, and the engine light coming on.   If the engine pings and sputters even after being...

Don’t Miss These Owner-Operator Tax Deductions

Being a part of a fleet can incur a lot of out of pocket expenses, but do you know which ones qualify as tax deductible? When you combine the use of a fleet fuel card with thorough documentation of your annual expenses, you’re truly maximizing your...

How Exactly Are Fuel Card Savings Calculated?

Fuel card services can save your fleet a great deal of money with alternative prices and discounts, but how exactly are these savings calculated? There are two main factors that determine your negotiated price with a fuel card service: the amount of fuel your company uses...

Is On-Site Fueling Worth It?

Fleets come in a wide range of sizes, but they all need access to fuel services to stay in operation. Fortunately, there’s a nationwide infrastructure of fueling locations to meet the needs of fleet operations. However, there’s also the option to install an...

Your ELD Mandate Guide

In December 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published the ELD mandate, which requires fleet drivers to use an electronic logging device to record their compliance with Hours of Service requirements. ELDs will replace paper logbooks, reducing paperwork while providing data about...

The Truth About Weather and Fuel Efficiency

Weather conditions, both hot and cold, have a direct impact on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Cold air causes your engine’s systems to take longer to warm up, which in turn burns more fuel. While warmer weather is typically better for fuel efficiency, there...