When we are referring to the small trucking businesses, we are picturing owner-operators and fleets under 25 trucks, but the truth is that In USA every fleet under 100 trucks can be called a small business.
Servicing your customer, with more value than your competitors do, requires efficient operating. It means that, unlike the big carriers, you simply can’t afford to have unnecessary costs. By wasting your miles and fuel, you are doing exactly that. That’s why monitoring the fuel costs is among top priorities of any fleet management.
According to WEX small fleets are facing these top issues in managing:
Since the fuel cards are helping in facing those issues, it’s very important to choose the best match for your company.
But, before purchasing your fleet fuel cards, there are things to be considered.
What You Should Know When Choosing a Fuel Card?
Regional limitations
Start with asking yourself where you will be using fuel cards. It’s very possible that not all companies are operating in your region. Also, some are limited only to specific stations. Both can cause fuel and time waste, when finding an appropriate station.