We all know that fleet fueling prices have gone up. We see it everyday at the pump. We feel it in our wallets. But why? Is it because of supply and demand? Is it because of volatility in the Middle East? Just what exactly is driving diesel and gasoline prices higher? It's simple. The way this fleet fueling professional sees it, it's all because of a four-letter word that begins with F.... Read More

The answer should be both. You and your fuel program should be working together in harmony. However, with diesel fuel prices going up and down like a yo-yo, and your work schedule getting busier, not easier, it probably feels like neither is winning. And, why?

Perhaps you feel helpless against rising fuel costs. And, in fact, they are out of your control. Even minor fluctuations in pricing can have a big impact on your bottom line. Your focus on crude oil and gasoline is magnified because you have a daily need for them. Gasoline is powering your cars and diesel fuel is moving your trucks down the highway. However, keep in mind, prices on all commodities change constantly. There are so many being traded each and everyday that you don’t worry about, let alone even heard of. When’s the last time you checked out the current trading price for pork bellies? Well, don’t bother. Focus instead on putting a good fleet fuel management program in place that will gain you control, cost savings and less worry.... Read More

We’ve heard the phrase, do more with less, right? But surely, where fuel is concerned, more production requires more fuel. Simple logic, isn’t it?  Well, like everything today, nothing is simple and when you look at new opportunities and new technology, it’s now a realistic idea to get more productivity out of less fuel. Here’s what I mean.... Read More

Yes, crude oil had its biggest weekly loss in terms of dollars since 1983. 5 straight days of loss has brought crude oil down to a Friday close of $97.47 a barrel. You might ask yourself why are my diesel fuel prices still high? It will take a few weeks for it to hit the retail market. For the week crude lost almost $17 a barrel. For every dollar crude goes up or down it relates close to 3 cents a gallon for diesel fuel prices or gas prices. I hope a light bulb is going off in your head right now because yes a $17 loss to the barrel means diesel fuel prices should go down 51 cents per gallon and the same is true with gas.... Read More

I feel strongly that client communication is essential, especially when there are major global issues impacting the fuel industry. We're all reading the headlines and the news can be scary. In fact, I believe that the main driver of increasing fuel costs is not supply and demand, but fear and uncertainty.... Read More

It seems every year the transportation industry faces new perils during the winter months and this year is no different. Currently the weather forecasters are predicting a frigid winter with less than normal snow fall. Among the challenges above and beyond the weather, fuel prices are inching higher again and most states and many municipalities have mandated idling restrictions. Here are a few simple tips to help maintain your equipment and fuel tanks.... Read More

Does anyone remember the days when the only time we thought about high diesel fuel prices was when OPEC decided to mess with us? Fuel cards were handed out and drivers could fuel anywhere they wanted. Actually, some companies still do it. My guess is that those few companies that still do it, and back in the old days, no one really paid attention to fuel management. It wasn't that important. Today, fuel management better be part of the picture, or companies just won't achieve the fuel savings they should be.... Read More