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How Has the I-85 Collapse Impact Fleet Travel Through Atlanta?

On March 30, an overpass on 1-85 collapsed in northeast Atlanta due to a large fire that was started under the bridge. Both north- and southbound lanes of I-85 are closed, forcing drivers to take alternate routes until the overpass is repaired and...

3 Vehicle Operating Techniques to Save on Fuel for Your Fleet

Fuel is one of the biggest costs associated with fleet management. This makes achieving good fuel economy critical to operating a successful trucking company. While fleet managers can’t control the price of gas, there are some driving and maintenance techniques that will help...

6 Ways to Maximize Your Fuel

Stop wasting valuable fuel and learn how to get the most out of your tank! About: With over 40 years in the fleet fuel management business, we’ve come to understand what fleets need out of a fuel card. The Fuelz Fuel Card is accepted nationwide and...

Does Weather Affect Your Fuel Economy?

It would be great if your fleet only had to operate in sunny skies and warm temperatures. However, your customers and your customers’ customers are relying on your trucking company to deliver their goods no matter what weather conditions your drivers face out...

3 Key Rules for Maximizing Fuel Economy

There are several factors that can impact the fuel efficiency of the trucks in your fleet. These include vehicle specifications, engine design, and fuel system factors. While many of these things are out of the direct control of fleet managers, there are some...

Gasoline Forecast for Spring 2017

Gas prices in 2016 started low, and ran up over the course of the year. Fleet managers need to prepare for gas prices to increase again in 2017 — potentially to their highest levels since 2014. There are multiple factors contributing to the...

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Fuel Management

As a small business owner, it takes efficient operations to stay competitive, service your customers and generate a profit. Small trucking businesses with fleets between 25 and 100 trucks can’t absorb the impact of overspending on fuel like larger carriers can. That’s why...

How Fleet Managers Can Prepare for Tax Season

Believe it or not, tax season is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for fleet owners and managers to prepare for this critical step of running a business. Tax season for businesses can be especially complex, which is why it’s wise to...

Selecting the Right Fuel Card Solution for Your Small Business

Small businesses everywhere depend on their fleet of vehicles to transport goods, make deliveries to customers, and get employees where they need to go. This makes fueling company-owned and employee vehicles a top priority. As gas costs fluctuate, small business owners and managers...

2 Tips for Saving on Maintenance for Fleets

Every fleet is different. Some fleets are operated by small businesses that make deliveries to customers in local neighborhoods. Others are transcontinental fleets that travel hundreds of miles every day on behalf of large companies. However, no matter what type of fleet you...