Eliot Vancil
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How to Evaluate a Nationwide Fleet Partner for Enterprise Operations
Choosing a nationwide fleet partner for your fueling is a decision you live with in every state you operate in. Pick the wrong one and it shows up as a late delivery in one market, a surprise fee in another, and an invoice that does not match anything. Enterprise fleets run on uptime, compliance, and…
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Fleet Electrification vs. Diesel Efficiency: Where Fuel Logic Fits
Fleet electrification works best for predictable routes with reliable charging, while diesel remains practical for heavy loads, long distances, and remote operations. Many fleets use both. Fuel Logic supports the liquid-fuel side by delivering on-road diesel, off-road diesel, gasoline, and DEF, but does not provide EV charging. The honest answer to fleet electrification vs. diesel…
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Building a Fleet Fuel Policy That Improves Driver Compliance
A fuel policy that exists only as a document nobody’s read isn’t a policy. It’s a formality. This guide covers what a real fleet fuel policy needs to include, why driver compliance is central to fuel efficiency, and how to build one that drivers actually follow. âš¡ Key Takeaways A clear fuel policy prevents misuse…
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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Executive Order: What It Actually Means
President Trump’s October 5, 2026 executive order directs the Treasury to defer the 24.4-cent-per-gallon federal excise tax on dyed diesel used on highways through December 31, 2026. The order directs the IRS not to impose the federal dyed-fuel penalty during that period. The order does not cancel the federal tax. The order does not override…
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Texas Suspends Some Dyed Diesel Road-Use Restrictions: What It Actually Means
Governor Abbott’s September 28, 2026 disaster proclamation suspends state restrictions on using dyed diesel on Texas roads, raises weight limits for specific loads to 95,000 pounds, and suspends TxLED rules within the scope of EPA’s temporary Texas diesel waiver, issued October 5, 2026 and effective through October 24, 2026, for qualifying older vehicles and equipment.…
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Fleet Fuel Benchmarking: How to Measure Against Industry Standards
“Is our fuel usage normal?” is the question most fleet managers eventually ask, and it’s a fair one. Fleet fuel benchmarking answers it by comparing your fleet’s actual fuel metrics against industry standards, so you can see real efficiency gaps instead of guessing. This guide covers what benchmarking actually means, the metrics that matter, and…
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5 Hidden Costs of Poor Fuel Management in Fleets
Fleet managers often focus on price per gallon. The real losses hide elsewhere. Missed data, idle time, and inconsistent fueling habits quietly erode budgets in ways that never show up as a single line item. This guide breaks down five costs of poor fuel management for fleets that stay hidden until someone actually goes looking…
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The True Cost of In-House Fueling vs Mobile Fuel Delivery
Fuel doesn’t just cost money. It costs time. When your drivers are waiting in line at gas stations, those minutes turn into dollars, and most fleets never actually add them up. Many fleets assume pumping fuel in-house is cheaper. The price per gallon usually looks better on paper. But hidden costs, labor, downtime, card fees,…
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Common Fuel Management Mistakes That Drain Budgets
The most common fuel management mistakes that drain budgets are inaccurate fuel tracking, ignored idle time, poor recordkeeping and data silos, choosing the wrong fuel supplier, skipped preventive maintenance and no fuel theft prevention strategy. Fleets that address these mistakes reduce fuel costs, improve data visibility and keep operations predictable. Fuel costs can quietly eat…
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What Every Fleet Manager Should Know About Fuel Contracts
Fuel contracts lock in pricing and supply for fleets, offering cost predictability but risking overpayment if market prices drop. They specify fuel type, pricing model, delivery, and minimum volume, often including penalties for under-usage. Alternatives like on-demand or mobile fueling offer flexibility without long-term commitments, which can be useful for varying or growing needs. A…