Fuel Management
The High Cost of PTO Idling Running a heavy truck engine just to power small job site tools is like using a sledgehammer to drive a thumbtack. Traditional power take-off systems force diesel engines to idle for hours while crews work nearby. Fortunately, lithium-ion auxiliary ... Read More »
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The Silent Drain on Your Fuel Budget Fuel cards make buying diesel easy, but they also open the door to unauthorized driver spending. Unscrupulous drivers might fill up personal cars or swipe company cards for friends at the gas pump. Fortunately, connecting your fleet fuel ... Read More »
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Indeed, we all know that work truck drivers love their cabin climate control. However, leaving a Class 4 medium-duty truck running while parked is basically burning cash on an open fire. Unless your business plan involves donating free money to oil companies, you should probably ... Read More »
Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for any small fleet. For many businesses, it represents nearly a quarter of total vehicle costs. Yet a surprising number of small fleet operators still manage fuel spending with personal credit cards, cash receipts, or reimbursement forms. ... Read More »
The clock is ticking for fleet managers. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed it will hold the 2027 deadline for its new heavy-duty NOx emissions standard. The rule takes effect for model year 2027 trucks. That gives fleet owners and operators a shrinking window to act ... Read More »
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Stop Staring at the Map Most business owners who buy a new fleet tracking system use it for just one thing. They open up the live map to see where their trucks are located at that exact moment. While knowing your vehicle locations is helpful, ... Read More »
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Right Size Your Vehicles Many experienced fleet managers always buy the biggest truck available on the commercial lot. They naturally think that having extra hauling capacity is always a good thing for a growing business. However, current economic trends show that right-sizing your fleet vehicles ... Read More »
Gas Trucks Make a Big Comeback Finding the right medium-duty vehicle for your business can feel like a game of musical chairs. However, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America just made your choices a lot simpler. The company officially brought back its gasoline-powered N-Series trucks. These ... Read More »
Fuel is once again moving from a budget line item to a management priority for light- and medium-duty fleets. As of May 3, 2026, AAA’s national average for regular gasoline was $4.446 per gallon, while diesel averaged $5.642 per gallon. That is a sharp move ... Read More »
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Why Precision is Replacing Speed For a long time, the goal of every delivery company was simple: get the package there as fast as possible. Everyone wanted "next-day" or even "same-hour" service. However, as we move through 2026, the market has shifted. Customers have realized ... Read More »
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Turning Off the "Money Burner" If you enjoy burning stacks of twenty-dollar bills, then go ahead and let your trucks idle all day. For everyone else, managing idle time is the easiest way to find "free" money in your budget. In 2026, with diesel prices ... Read More »
The Little Van That Could (And Will Again) Big news just came out of Work Truck Week 2026. Ram is bringing back a fan favorite. They are officially relaunching the ProMaster City van for the 2027 model year. Many people were sad when it was ... Read More »
Managing a service truck often feels like a giant puzzle. You need many different tools to finish a job. Most trucks carry a separate air compressor and a generator. They might also carry a welder and a battery booster. These heavy tools take up a ... Read More »
For U.S. truck and van fleet operators, fuel isn't just an expense—it’s often the single largest variable cost on the balance sheet. In an era of fluctuating energy prices and tightening margins, simply having a "gas card" in the glovebox isn't enough. The difference between ... Read More »
