Fuel Logic Blog

Fuel constitutes 25% to 30% of total fleet operating expenses, making effective fuel management crucial. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency reported that 14 fleets, operating 75,000 trucks, reduced fuel costs by approximately $512 million in one year and improved fuel economy from 6.9 to 7.77 miles per gallon through strategic management. Fuel is…

Fuel delivery apps streamline fleet operations by enabling scheduled on-site fueling, which reduces driver detours, administrative tasks, and fuel theft, while also lowering costs, improving fuel tracking, and contributing to environmental gains by cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 587 lbs per vehicle annually. It is inconvenient to refuel the old way. Trucks have to leave…

For effective fleet fuel monitoring, combining telematics and fuel cards helps track usage, reduce idling, improve driving habits, schedule maintenance, and detect real-time fuel theft. Key tools include manual logs, automated telematics, and integrated fuel management systems, with a focus on establishing monitoring schedules and using alerts to manage consumption. Fuel costs can take a…

Fleet managers are familiar with the drill. Congestion at the fuel pumps, vehicles that lose their direction solely to get diesel, and the prices of gas that never fail to get out of hand. All this waiting consumes the day, the idling trucks add up to wasted hours, and the bills just keep getting higher.…

Propane is ideal for light and medium-duty fleets with predictable routes under 250 miles daily, offering lower emissions and simpler refueling. Natural gas, specifically CNG, suits local heavy-duty fleets like transit buses, while LNG is better for long-haul trucks traveling over 500 miles daily, providing a longer range despite complex fueling infrastructure. Feeling the squeeze…