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...
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...
The decision to upgrade your fleet requires careful planning and attention to detail to ensure you identify cost-effective solutions that keep operations running efficiently. If you put off this important task, you run the risk of vehicle safety issues or losing employees to...
Identifying ways to save money on fuel costs has a positive impact on the bottom line. Fleet managers already know that a fleet fuel card saves money through rebates and at-the-pump discounts, but what about Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) tires? Is their higher...
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...
Fleet drivers and managers know that there’s not always a lot you can do to avoid sitting in heavy traffic. Whether you’re idling at the light, stopped at a train crossing, or caught in rush hour, stop-and-go driving kills your fuel economy. Fortunately,...
By December 2017, ELDs will be required for all CDL drivers who keep a Record of Duty Status to document compliance with Hours of Service rules. While some fleets have been resistant to the mandate, ELD technology is an effective component of your...
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...
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...
