Naturally, the question asked in the title is one of our larger and newer concerns. Here at Energie Fuel Group and Lakeview Petroleum, the fuel distribution via fuel cards is currently one of our main objectives. However, it would be irresponsible to not consider the potential possibilities of our future regarding the energies businesses use
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Alternative energy has been a hot topic for the past several years, and it won’t be going away any time soon. Electric energy has been one of the focuses in conversation, and with more and more electric buses and trucks entering the market, fleets must start planning for the future of electrification—and it’s not too
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The scorching summer heat can be a major influence of your fleet and your fleet drivers. Not only are long-haul drivers greatly affected by the weather change, local/regional and delivery drivers alike are also affected since they often spend more time loading and unloading freight. With this in mind, now is the time to take
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Con una eficiencia de combustible promedio para camiones que alcanza las 6.5 millas por galón, cualquier consejo para mitigar los gastos de combustible puede ser de gran ayuda a largo plazo. Los pequeños cambios en los hábitos y las inversiones en su flota pueden generar ahorros sustanciales. Aquí hay 6 consejos para ahorrar dinero
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With the average fuel efficiency for trucks reaching 6.5 miles per gallon, any advice to mitigate fuel expenses can greatly help in the long run. Small changes to habits and investments on your fleet can lead to substantial savings. Here are 6 tips to saving money on fuel. Avoid Quick Acceleration and Hard Braking Speeding
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The U.S. Department of Transportation released an Expanded Emergency Declaration on Wednesday, March 18 following U.S. President Trump’s declaration of a nationwide emergency in direct relation to COVID-19. This Expanded Emergency Declaration states that there is an exemption from Parts 390 to 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Exempted drivers under this
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1. Haga los conductores se involucren para crear expectativas realistas A veces, las expectativas se crean para que las personas sin su propia aportación, lo que se vuelve difícil para cumplir. Si la compañía quiere que sus conductores cumplan con sus expectativas, debe escuchar las preocupaciones y experiencias pasadas de los conductores. Esta practica puede
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3) No Entregue su Tarjeta a Nadie El conductor debe ser la única persona que maneja la tarjeta y protege el PIN. Si la tarjeta se entrega a otra persona, eso aumenta las posibilidades de que la información de la tarjeta sea clonada y robada. El PIN tampoco debe compartirse con otras personas, ni siquiera
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Involve Drivers to Create Realistic Expectations Sometimes, expectations are created for people to follow without their own input, which becomes hard for those expectations to be met. If the company wants its drivers to meet their expectations, the company should listen to the concerns and past experiences of the drivers. This practice can create
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1. Know the Signs of Card Skimming According to FICO (March 2018), the number of compromised ATMs and point-of-sale devices increased by 8% in 2017, including gas pumps. Educate your drivers on the signs of card skimmers at the pump to maintain their own safety and keep costs low. Two signs of card skimming are
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