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The Hidden Costs of Fleet Operations: Why Fuel Should Be Your First Focus

April 30, 2025

If you operate a fleet—whether you’re delivering appliances, servicing HVAC units, or treating residential lawns—you’re likely tracking familiar metrics: cost per mile, vehicle downtime, or utilization rates. But here’s the challenge: knowing your numbers doesn’t mean you’re operating at peak efficiency—especially when it comes to fuel. Fuel: The Most Visible Line Item… and the Most Misunderstood Fuel is typically one of the

5 Key Strategies to Negotiate Better Fleet Fuel Discounts

January 7, 2025

By monitoring the diesel spot price, you can find opportunities to buy diesel at a low cost. Learn more in this blog post.

What Is the Diesel Spot Price (And How Does It Work)?

July 18, 2024

By monitoring the diesel spot price, you can find opportunities to buy diesel at a low cost. Learn more in this blog post.

Fuel procurement strategies reduce fuel costs.

Fuel Procurement: A Quick Guide to Success

June 18, 2024

Buying fuel can be confusing. Discover the best practices and technologies that can help you buy fuel at a low cost.

Expert Tips to Optimize Your Fuel Program

April 26, 2024

Efficient fuel programs help businesses save money, comply with regulations, and stay competitive. To improve your fuel program, you should understand market trends, as well as set clear goals for your organization.

Top 6 Fleet Card Benefits and How They Work

April 11, 2024

In the dynamic world of fleet management, controlling fuel costs is paramount. Fleet cards emerge as indispensable tools, offering streamlined solutions to navigate the complexities of fuel expenses.

Video: Smarter Fuel-Buying Tips

March 29, 2022

With fuel prices at or near record highs, HDT Talks Trucking looks at how fleets can save money beyond better fuel mileage. Glen Sokolis is CEO of Sokolis, a company he founded nearly 20 years ago to help fleets save money on fuel. On this episode of the HDT Talks Trucking video podcast, Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge talks to

How Often Should You Test Your Bulk Fuel Tank?

April 11, 2018

If you are managing a large fleet then you have probably found that it is cost-effective to have a fuel storage tank on your property to handle some or all of your fueling needs.

Is Fueling Time Impacting Your Drivers’ Availability?

March 21, 2018

Time is money, how many times have we all heard that? We all know it’s true, particularly when it comes to fleet management. The recent changes to the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations have definitely created some challenges for companies that need to maximize their drivers’ productivity.

Is Your Company Spending 50 Cents a Gallon More Than It Should?

March 7, 2018

If you use propane to power forklifts in your operations, or other alternative fuels in your fleet, there may be an opportunity to file a Federal excise tax claim for a credit or refund related to the fuel used during 2017.