5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Fueling Costs

If you're like most businesses with fleets, you are looking for ways to cut your fuel costs. Keeping the tank full has often been high on the list of expenses. And with rising prices, it's more important than ever to use the best practices and strategies to drive that bill down.

1. Optimize all routes

Periodically review all your fleets' routes to ensure you're using the straightest paths in the least amount of time with less idling. Look for ways to adjust for traffic patterns, and to avoid uphill climbs, traffic lights/stop signs, and left hand turns when possible. 

2. Avoid using aggressive driving habits

Weaving, quick accelerating and fast breaking eat up more fuel and put more wear and tear (and therefore expense) on vehicles. Educate drivers and encourage the use of cruise control on highways.

3. Keep on top of overall vehicle maintenance and tire pressure

Underperforming vehicle performance from clogged filters, past due oil changes, unaligned wheels and underinflated tires can all negatively affect fuel efficiency. Review your maintenance program or plan to keep on schedule - and check tire pressure often - especially when there are significant weather temperature changes.   

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4. Switch to electric vehicles, hybrids, or newer gas-powered models

Spend less on fuel with electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids by turning to EV charging, or opt for newer gas-powered models which have better fuel economy than older models. 

5. Fully utilize a discount fleet fuel card 

Saving at each fill up is one of the most direct ways to lower your fuel costs. Our discount fleet fuel card can you give you up to six cents off per gallon at over 35,000 discount stations, for example.

In fact, the card can reduce your fuel spend up to 25% when combined with its other features. Mobile and desktop apps find the lowest cost station nearby. Restrictions for employee use on a card by card basis allow them to meet their spending needs while minimizing misuse and abuse. And streamlined reports in real-time help you easily track spending and recognize questionable activity immediately.

Medium to large fleets may also qualify for cash back for further savings on your bottom line.

Enjoy some other powerful perks. It has the option to be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted beyond the pump. And the card has electric vehicle charging network capabilities.

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