Brandon Ward

As a National Sales Representative at Fuel Logic, Brandon Ward has been supporting customers nationwide since 2014. With more than a decade of experience in the fuel industry, he understands the challenges that fleets and businesses face and takes pride in finding practical solutions that keep operations running smoothly. Brandon is known for going the extra mile, whether it’s adjusting logistics at the last minute or finding creative ways to get fuel where it’s needed most. His dedication and problem-solving approach have made him a trusted partner for customers nationwide.

Articles from this Author

  • Fuel Tank Management: Best Practices for Fleet Owners

    Fuel Tank Management: Best Practices for Fleet Owners

    Fuel tank management involves routine inspection, cleaning, and monitoring of fleet fuel tanks to reduce waste via accurate tracking and automated controls. This practice keeps fuel quality up, preventing water, dirt, and microbial growth, and is crucial for protecting engines and ensuring fleet reliability, covering on-site and mobile tanks. A truck won’t start on a…

  • What to Know Before Setting Up Your Own Fuel Storage System

    What to Know Before Setting Up Your Own Fuel Storage System

    Setting up a fuel storage system involves selecting tanks based on fuel type, capacity, and space while complying with licensing and safety regulations. Periodic inspections for water accumulation, contamination, and leaks are critical to maintain fuel quality, prevent corrosion, and extend the storage tank’s service life, often requiring an SPCC plan for facilities storing over…

  • Storm Cleanup Is Increasing Landscaping Fuel Demand

    Storm Cleanup Is Increasing Landscaping Fuel Demand

    Storm cleanup activities significantly increase landscaping fuel demand due to longer operating hours for heavy equipment like loaders and dump trucks, which can work 10–12 hours daily, causing a 30-40% increase in fuel expenses and making mobile fueling crucial for continued operations. Landscaping and debris removal companies experience sudden shifts from normal to storm-related activities…

  • Multi-Day Events Need Smart Fuel Planning

    Multi-Day Events Need Smart Fuel Planning

    Multi-day event fuel planning, crucial for event operations updated on July 13, 2026, involves evaluating diesel needs, arranging suppliers, and managing refueling for generators, food trucks, sanitation, and transport, with demand varying by crowd size, weather, and equipment, and mobile fueling offering a faster, safer, and more efficient delivery method. Multi-day events depend on a…

  • How to Train Drivers on Fuel Accountability & Reporting

    How to Train Drivers on Fuel Accountability & Reporting

    Fuel expenses can quietly increase through issues like missed entries or minor theft, with studies indicating fleets can lose 2–5% of fuel spend to misuse and fraud, making fuel accountability important for managing costs, increasing productivity, and maintaining compliance by correctly logging fuel and submitting proper driver fuel reports. Fuel expenses can build up quietly…

  • Gamifying Fuel Efficiency: Engaging Drivers With Performance Metrics

    Gamifying Fuel Efficiency: Engaging Drivers With Performance Metrics

    Gamifying fuel efficiency involves applying game concepts like scores and rewards to driving tasks, turning raw data into motivation for drivers to improve habits. Companies using gamification report a 36% rise in employee engagement, and telematics systems can lead to a 15% reduction in fuel costs and a 12% increase in productivity. Long idling, harsh…

  • Driver Fuel Policy Violations: Real Examples & How to Prevent Them

    Driver Fuel Policy Violations: Real Examples & How to Prevent Them

    Driver fuel policy violations cost fleets thousands annually, leading to increased expenses and data quality issues. Preventing these violations involves creating clear policies, using technology for oversight like GPS tracking and spending limits, and partnering with trusted fuel suppliers for on-site delivery. Fuel expenses take up a large share of fleet budgets, and small gaps…

  • The Hidden Fuel Risks Behind Outdoor Events

    The Hidden Fuel Risks Behind Outdoor Events

    Outdoor events face fuel risks, including degradation, contamination, or delivery delays, often during peak hours in 2026. These risks stem from heat swings, rain, long idle storage, rushed refuels, and crowded service points, impacting power, lighting, cooling, and transport systems. Outdoor events rely on fuel for power, lighting, food systems, cooling, and transport – and…

  • How Fuel Mismanagement Leads to Compliance Fines (OSHA & DOT Risks)

    How Fuel Mismanagement Leads to Compliance Fines (OSHA & DOT Risks)

    Fuel mismanagement, encompassing poor storage practices, incorrect labeling, and untracked deliveries, can lead to compliance fines from OSHA and DOT. In 2025, FMCSA increased DOT penalties, with daily recordkeeping violations reaching $1,584 and total penalties up to $15,846. OSHA citations for unsafe fuel storage and handling can reach about $16,550 per violation. Fuel mismanagement can…

  • What Is Urea and Why It Matters in Diesel Engines

    What Is Urea and Why It Matters in Diesel Engines

    Urea, a compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen, is synthetically produced for vehicles by combining ammonia and carbon dioxide to achieve high purity. It is used in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at a 32.5% concentration, mixed with 67.5% deionized water, to reduce harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in modern diesel engines. What Is Urea,…