What is Fuel Management? Fuel management is the act of managing and monitoring the fuel consumption of vehicles, typically within a fleet. This is necessary to ensure the effective management of a fleet and allows fleet managers to track the … Continue reading
What is the Diesel Bug and How Can You Avoid It?
Stored fuel can deteriorate over time, as it reacts with the oxygen in the air. Usually, fuel can stay in a usable condition under storage for up to a year, after which it may begin to develop sediments. Fuel is … Continue reading
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The Value of Fuel Management Data
Keeping valuable fleet data and records close at hand is vital. Whether you have 1,000 vehicles in your fleet or 100 this is always the case. But why? Data is key when it comes to tracking efficiency and profitability, and … Continue reading
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Case Study: City Lifting
Specialists in mobile crane hire and tower crane hire, City Lifting is based in Purfleet, close to London. They have 110 tower cranes and 60 mobile cranes in their fleet, being both well-trusted and easily recognised within the industry. Providing … Continue reading
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Case Study: CCT Express Freight
In business since 1985, CCT Express Freight has plenty of years’ experience in express freight, warehousing and distribution. The company has grown over the years, largely due to the recommendations of satisfied repeat customers. CCT Express Freight now employ a … Continue reading
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Case Study: S.E Davis & Son
In 1930 Mr Sydney Ernest Davis and his wife bought Sandhills Farm. When they welcomed their new son, Bob in 1934, it became the family home. Here, they farmed, hatched and reared chicks up until the mid-60s. The child of … Continue reading
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Case Study: Bensons For Beds
As Britain’s largest retailer of beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture, it’s easy to see why Bensons for Beds would need to focus their efforts on continuous improvement. The company, which is well known nationwide now has over 270 stores throughout … Continue reading
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Case Study: Virgin Trains
At Fueltek, we work with some fantastic clients who we have developed a strong relationship with over the years. One of the great clients we’ve had the pleasure of working with is Virgin Trains East Coast who has been a … Continue reading
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Our Accreditations Explained: By Fueltek
As a fully committed company on all aspects of our business, we are proud to have been awarded a wide number of accreditations. We are dedicated to our clients and employees, always ensuring their utmost happiness and quality of service. … Continue reading
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Case Study: Hovis
British baking and flour milling company, Hovis, continues to grow with 130 years of baking and milling experience, delivering bread products to households up and down the country. With headquarters in High Wycombe, the company works across eight bakeries, four … Continue reading
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All You Need to Know About SafeContractor
In our line of work, safety is of utmost importance, and we take it very seriously. In fact, we have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the work place. So, what is … Continue reading
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Case Study: Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé is looking towards the improvement of both a healthier future and better quality of life. The company endeavours to completely eliminate all environmental impacts on their operations, a step which requires … Continue reading
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Case Study: Home Bargains, Amesbury
A small town in the south of England, typical in every way except for its unique claim to fame. What might that be? It happens to be the oldest town in the world. No, such an accolade does not fall … Continue reading
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How is Diesel Fuel Made from Crude Oil?
You may have previously seen our infographic “The Journey from Crude Oil To Diesel”, but here at FuelTek we wanted to expand on the points we previously made. Diesel is an important factor in running fleets and managing our businesses, … Continue reading
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Case Study: BWDC
As a council, the BWDC (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) is accountable for issues such as environmental protection, fuel costs, energy use, and carbon reduction. When dealing with large vehicle fleets, these factors become even more important. Vital as a … Continue reading
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The Journey From Crude Oil To Diesel [Infographic]
Sometimes we can take advantage of the fact that we can fill up the fleet with diesel, manage our fuel intake, or transfer the diesel from truck to tank. A lot of hard work, engineering and science goes into the … Continue reading
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FORS Accreditation Requirements for Best Practice
In certain industries, accreditations can help you on your way to not only gaining extra knowledge but also gaining extra custom through trust and reputation. By having accreditations under your belt, you can build brand awareness, show your knowledge, and … Continue reading
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Best Fuel Management Practices
Fuel management is one of the most important things to consider when operating a fleet of lorries or HGV vehicles. If you are the owner of the fleet, you will want to make sure that the fuel is correctly managed, … Continue reading
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What is the Role of the Commercial Fleet Manager?
A commercial fleet manager has a vast array of responsibilities inherent to the role which must be juggled to keep the whole fleet moving in the right direction. While these responsibilities are constantly changing, some will remain the same no … Continue reading
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Equations of Diesel You Must Know
Diesel is one of the most widely used substances on the planet, as it is used to power lorries, HGVs, and even sea vessels. Diesel is retrieved from the fractional distillation of crude oil, but there are a lot of … Continue reading
