Fleets losing money by not learning from the past
21 July 2014
Fleets are losing money with every mile travelled, according to The Fuelcard People – a Fuel Card Group company – because they have neglected to learn from the past. Thousands of cars are refuelled at excessive prices every day, because their drivers are using outdated fuel cards.
Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, said: “There is so much being thrown at overworked fleet managers, particularly by government, that they can be forgiven for taking some things for granted. Unfortunately, that can be expensive when it comes to fuel.”
Most fleet managers are now familiar with fuel cards and understand that the whole point is to save money on diesel or petrol by paying less than pump prices. Most now realise the vital necessity of avoiding those suppliers who impose additional network fees and transaction charges. The most common mistake, said Steve Clarke, is for managers to forget why they chose their current fuel cards.
“When they chose their current suppliers, they may have found a reasonable deal,” he said, “but things change all the time. The quiet introduction of transaction charges by some suppliers is just one recent example of how fleet managers can be caught out, if they are not careful. We are advising people to do what they have done before and look around for a better deal. That is how they chose their current supplier, after all.”
He pointed out that fleet managers have nothing to lose, except the cost of a telephone call and a little time. “We can compare the whole market against a fleet’s specific needs and find the best possible deal inside a couple of minutes,” said Steve Clarke, “and I would expect The Fuelcard People to improve upon a current offer in virtually every case.”
Other Press Releases By This Company
- 04/08/2014 - Cheaper refuelling simplified for the public sector
- 30/06/2014 - What would you do with an extra £200 per car?
- 25/06/2014 - Fuel cards: honesty or truth?
- 30/05/2014 - Fuel cards: look beyond the obvious
- 11/10/2013 - The Fuelcard People launch new website
- 16/09/2013 - Fleet managers: always read the small print
- 16/08/2013 - Get yourself a dongle!
- 28/06/2013 - Fleet managers: the only way is up
- 31/05/2013 - Poor service wastes time and money
- 30/05/2013 - Fleet managers: the rainforest people say, “Thank you for helping.”
- 17/05/2013 - The easy route to the best fuel card
- 16/05/2013 - Fleet managers told to stop 'shredding banknotes'
- 29/04/2013 - Look for fuel cards with more than discounts
- 19/04/2013 - Fleet managers gain accurate HMRC reporting with MileageCount
- 12/04/2013 - Dedicated Fuelcard service for Fleet Managers
- 22/03/2013 - The Fuelcard People with the personal touch
- 20/03/2013 - Businesses warned: beware of false fuel card claims
- 20/03/2013 - Paperwork wastes time and money
- 01/03/2013 - Fleet Managers advisewd not to put up with "call centre syndrome"
- 20/02/2013 - Allstar tells unhappy customers to leave
- 11/02/2013 - Businesses lose money taking the ‘easy option’
- 01/02/2013 - Fleet managers: summer is on its way
- 29/01/2013 - Six Golden Rules for businesses looking for best fuel cost savings
- 21/01/2013 - Businesses warned: you spend too much on fuel
- 14/01/2013 - Fleet managers reminded to watch their cashflow
- 20/12/2012 - Is your fleet a victim of moonlight robbery?
- 20/12/2012 - Fleets have lots to celebrate in 2013
- 26/11/2012 - Company fleets: not a government priority?
- 20/11/2012 - How fleet managers can save trees, time and money
- 05/11/2012 - M6 tolls made simple with fuel cards
- 31/10/2012 - Fleet managers warned: emissions reporting is coming
- 12/03/2012 - Now is the Spring of our discount tankful
- 12/03/2012 - Are you shredding your money?
- 28/09/2011 - Comparing fuel prices? Fuelcard People urge Fleet Managers to try the telephone test
