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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Environmental Responsibility of Fleet Management
Fleet managers are required to consider a wide range of issues about the efficiency of their fleet. While many of these factors place fleet managers under the public’s eye, environmental considerations have risen in the past few years and greatly … Continue reading
What Are You Putting in Your Vehicles? The Science of Fuel
Here at Fueltek, we know a lot about fuel. And it may seem like common knowledge to know the difference between different types of fuel but there are some considerable differences and to understand them, we need to go down the … Continue reading
Using Fuel Monitoring Systems with Fuels Other Than Diesel
Having a green business may be one of your most recent interests. Clients prefer to contract the services of companies that show an active concern about the environment. This translates into the actions your company is taking in order to … Continue reading
Why Switch to Cloud-Based Management Software for Your Fuel?
Cloud computing is an increasingly popular choice for data storage and data management and as such has been adopted in the fuel management industry. In addition to the convenience factor of being accessible anywhere in the world, cloud-based fuel management … Continue reading
Which Diesel Fuel Management System is For You?
An accurate fuel management system is a crucial part of making sure that your business preserves fuel efficiency and keeps the cost down – especially if you manage a fleet of vehicles. Staying cost-effective is a great benefit of having … Continue reading
Top Fleet Manager’s Mistakes to Avoid
Managing a huge group of people can be challenging in any circumstances, but especially for fleet managers who are in charge of not just employees but also a whole fleet of vehicles. It’s not surprising, then, that mistakes are frequently … Continue reading
Fleet Personalisation: Should You Let Your Drivers Personalise Their Vehicles?
Well, to start with, car customizing is not a temporary or recent fashion. In fact, it started at the same time cars, motorbikes and trucks were developing duringthe 20th century. So, in a way, it has always been there and … Continue reading
Spotlight On: Fuel Management Software
At Fueltek we have specialised skills and experience in designing and developing fuel management software. Our highly-skilled engineers use their expertise to produce outstanding results, producing the best fuel management software compatible with all fuel dispensing, fuel monitoring, fuel management, … Continue reading
The Cost of Fuel: What Can You Control?
With the ever changing costs of fuel, it’s not surprising that fuel managers can often feel like they are getting whiplash. Fuel prices tend to fluctuate regularly; sometimes way up and sometimes significantly down. For fleet managers who are in … Continue reading
How Are Fuel Management Systems Increasing Accountability?
More and more transport businesses are investing in fuel storage tanks to enable on-site fuelling in order to cut costs and increase the flexibility of their fuel use, these essential systems are also increasing employee accountability at the same time. … Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Your Fleet Cars Should Be Diesel
The popularity of diesel among fleet vehicles has risen significantly, to the point where it is the stand out preferred fuel among fleets. But why are so many fleet services relying on diesel over petrol and what advantages does this … Continue reading
Benefits of a Fuel Report: What It Can Give You
What Are Fuel Management Reports? One way to ensure your business remains efficient and profitable is by keeping track of your fuel usage and consumption. The best way to ensure every litre is accounted for is through the reliability of … Continue reading
Is My Employee Stealing Fuel? Prevent & Reduce Fuel Theft in Your Company
What Should You Do If You Suspect Fuel Theft? How Can It Be Prevented? Educate Your Drivers Light Up Your Yard Block Access to Your Fuel Tanks With ‘Defensive’ Parking Close Inspection of your Yard Use a Fuel Monitoring & … Continue reading
