Fleet Fuel Cards Accepted at 320,000+ Locations, With No Fees
Fuel Express gives fleets nationwide fuel and maintenance access, real-time spending controls, and clear pricing. No startup fees, no annual fees, and nothing hidden.
A short application. No obligation. A representative sets up your controls before any card is used.
What is a fleet fuel card?
A fleet fuel card is a payment card a business issues to its drivers or vehicles to buy fuel and maintenance. Unlike a standard credit card, it captures the gallons, fuel grade, station, driver, and time on every purchase. A manager can set spending limits, restrict what the card buys, and see each transaction as it happens.
That transaction detail is the whole point. It turns fuel from a pile of paper receipts into data you can manage. You can compare cost per mile across vehicles, spot a card being used off route, and stop a purchase that breaks the rules before it clears.
- Line-item detail Captures gallons, fuel grade, station, driver, and time on every purchase.
- Purchase controls Restrict what each card buys and set per-driver and per-vehicle limits.
- Real-time visibility See each transaction as it happens, not on next month's statement.
- More than a credit card Turns fuel from paper receipts into data you can manage.
Which fleet fuel card has the widest acceptance?
Fuel Express accepts fuel and maintenance purchases at more than 320,000 locations nationwide, the broadest network in this comparison. WEX reaches almost 95% of US stations, Fuelman around 40,000 to 60,000, and Comdata concentrates on about 6,000 truck stops. A wider network means drivers fuel on their existing routes instead of detouring to find an in-network station.
| Feature | Fuel Express | WEX | Fuelman | Comdata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance network | 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations | Almost 95% of US fuel stations | ~40,000 to 60,000 locations | ~6,000 truck stops (truck stop focused) |
| Card and account fees | No startup, annual, or hidden fees | Does not publish card fees — request terms in writing | Plans from ~$39 to $99 per month | No fee tier up to ~$129 per month |
| Best suited for | Fleets of any size that want wide access and no fees | General fleets needing broad retail coverage | Fleets focused on tight purchase controls | Over the road trucking at truck stops |
| Spend controls | Per driver and per vehicle limits, purchase restrictions, pump security code | Driver PIN, product and time limits | Driver level limits and restrictions | Controls plus truck stop tools |
| GPS and telematics | Integrated with Geotab and GPS Insight | Available through partners | Available on higher tiers | Fleet management integrations |
Competitor figures are compiled from the official provider websites as of July 2026. Provider networks, fees, and plan tiers change often, so confirm current terms directly with each provider before making a decision.
How much can a fleet fuel card save your business?
Fuel is one of the largest costs in any fleet budget, often 15 to 30 percent of operating expense. A fleet fuel card lowers that spend two ways: it removes the per-card fees many competitors charge every month, and it earns per-gallon rebates on eligible purchases. Card fees are easy to put a number on, so the calculator below does exactly that and sizes your fuel budget alongside it. Per-gallon rebates are volume-based and quoted to your fleet — ask your representative for your written rate.
Per-gallon rebates are volume-based and quoted to your fleet — ask your representative for your written rate.
Get my rate or call 1-800-462-0799Method: fees avoided equals vehicles times the competitor monthly card fee times 12. Fuel budget equals vehicles times monthly gallons times 12, valued at your price per gallon. Fuel spend is shown for context and is not counted as savings. This is an estimate for planning, not a quote.
How do fleet fuel cards help control spending?
Fleet fuel cards control spending by putting rules on each card and reporting every purchase in real time. You decide who can buy, what they can buy, and how much. When a transaction breaks a rule, you get an alert instead of a surprise on next month's statement.
Set budgets per driver and vehicle
Assign a card to a driver, a vehicle, or both. Set daily and per transaction limits, cap gallons, and restrict purchases to fuel only or fuel plus maintenance. Adjust any limit as routes and jobs change.
Track every purchase as it happens
See where, when, and what each driver buys in your online account. No waiting on paper receipts. Use miles per gallon by vehicle to assign the right vehicle to the right route.
Catch problems with exception alerts
Get notified when a purchase falls outside your rules, such as a fuel up at the wrong time or a purchase over the limit. Reviewing exceptions takes minutes instead of combing through a full statement.
Reduce fraud with pump security
Require a security code at the pump so a lost or misused card cannot fuel without it. Purchase restrictions and driver assignment make unauthorized spending far harder to hide.
How does GPS tracking work with a fleet fuel card?
GPS tracking pairs each fuel purchase with the vehicle's location and activity. When you connect the two, a fuel up shows not just the amount but where the truck was, whether it was on route, and how it was driven. Fuel Express offers Geotab and GPS Insight telematics alongside the fuel card.
Geotab
The Geotab GO device plugs into the vehicle's OBD II port and reports location, idling, and driving behavior. It helps you tighten routes, cut idle time, and hold to maintenance schedules. The FMCSA-registered Geotab Drive app adds an electronic logging device for driver hours.
GPS Insight
GPS Insight puts live vehicle location and messaging in a mobile app for iOS and Android. Managers can send route updates and safety notices, and review activity without being at a desk.
Which industries use fleet fuel cards?
Any business that runs vehicles can use a fleet fuel card, from a handful of vans to a large mixed fleet. The controls and reporting matter most where routes change daily, where fuel is a big share of cost, or where spending has to be documented for accountability.
Construction
Job sites and schedules move constantly, so drivers need flexibility without losing control of spend. Assign a budget per vehicle to keep transit costs tied to each job, and set restrictions that stop off list purchases. Your account shows the date, location, and amount of every transaction.
See details ›Delivery
Delivery fleets run unpredictable routes and need a card that works almost anywhere. Assign cards to drivers or vehicles with spending caps in place. Paired with GPS, you always know vehicle status and location, and you can trace inefficiencies from idle time, traffic, or weather.
See details ›Automotive
Transaction details load straight into your online account, so receipts stop piling up. Track daily spend and stay ahead of maintenance. With GPS added, you can measure drive time, receive diagnostic trouble code alerts, and get service reminders.
See details ›Tax exempt organizations
Charities, veterans groups, unions, and similar organizations can manage tax exempt fuel purchases cleanly. Set budgets, restrict purchases, and pull reports any time. Paperless records save time for nonprofit managers who answer to funders and boards.
See details ›Agriculture
Farm fleets split between road trucks and field equipment. Put the hauling side — livestock, produce, timber, dairy — on the card with per-vehicle limits, and let reporting track tax exempt purchases for your filings. Spending caps adjust any time, so budgets flex with planting and harvest.
See details ›Chemical
Chemical industry fleets carry time-sensitive, regulated loads. Assign cards per driver or vehicle, restrict purchases to fuel or maintenance, and keep a clean per-transaction record — date, time, and location — for the documentation your operation already lives by.
See details ›Energy
Electric, oil, solar, or utilities — energy fleets cover wide territory. Universal acceptance keeps crews fueling wherever the work is, spending limits hold budgets across scattered job sites, and GPS pairing shows every vehicle across your service area.
See details ›Financial
Banks and financial firms run vehicles too — couriers, branch support, mobile advisors. Give each driver a card with tight purchase restrictions, and let the reporting produce audit-ready records without anyone chasing receipts.
See details ›Furniture
Furniture delivery means bulky loads, scheduled windows, and drivers on unfamiliar streets. Cards work at virtually any station on the route, spending caps keep fuel costs per delivery predictable, and the locator app finds the nearest stop without detours.
See details ›Health
Health industry fleets run on schedules that cannot slip. Real-time transaction data replaces receipt handling, maintenance purchases keep vehicles reliable, and per-driver limits keep spending documented — essential wherever accountability is non-negotiable.
See details ›Home Improvement
Repairs, installations, and emergency calls do not keep business hours. Account tools are available around the clock, cards fuel at 320,000+ locations near any job, and purchase restrictions make sure the fuel budget survives the busy season.
See details ›Horticulture
Nurseries and growers move perishable product on tight windows. Fast fueling near the route, vehicle diagnostics through optional GPS, and per-vehicle fuel data keep delivery costs tied to each run.
See details ›HVAC
HVAC techs live between service calls. Fuel-only cards with daily limits keep vans moving without pump-counter delays, and pairing GPS shows which tech is closest to the next emergency — with fuel data confirming route efficiency.
See details ›Landscapers
Landscaping crews haul trucks, trailers, and equipment on daily rotations. One card covers fuel for the whole rig, spending limits hold seasonal budgets, and the locator keeps crews fueling on the way to the first job instead of off-route.
See details ›Medical
From home health visits to equipment deliveries, medical fleets run on reliability. Assign cards per driver, designate fuel or maintenance use, and keep vehicles road-ready with purchase data that flags problems early.
See details ›Oil
Petroleum and heating oil delivery burns fuel to deliver fuel. Track every gallon bought against every route run, cap spending per vehicle, and use per-truck MPG data to keep delivery margins visible.
See details ›Painter
Painting crews move site to site with the season. Give each crew card a budget, restrict purchases to fuel, and see the date, time, and location of every fill-up — so transit costs stay tied to each project.
See details ›Pest Control
Pest control is a timeliness business with tight routes. Daily spending limits per technician, real-time purchase visibility, and optional GPS routing keep response windows honest and fuel waste obvious.
See details ›Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical fleets answer to safety policies and audit trails. Driver-assigned cards with PINs trace every purchase to a person, purchase restrictions enforce policy automatically, and compliance-ready records assemble themselves.
See details ›Plumbing
Plumbing calls come unscheduled and spread across town. Cards fuel at virtually any station between jobs, per-van limits protect the budget, and pay-at-the-pump keeps drivers moving instead of waiting at counters.
See details ›Real Estate
Real estate fleets — agents, inspectors, property managers — rack up miles across listings. Control expenses per driver, deter fraud with pump prompts, and watch cash flow with real-time spending data.
See details ›Remodeling
Remodeling jobs shift addresses week to week. Assign budgets per crew vehicle, cover fuel and material-run maintenance on one card, and keep each project's transit costs cleanly separated in your reports.
See details ›Transportation
Transportation and logistics fleets need the whole toolkit: wide acceptance including truck stops, driver PINs and purchase controls, IFTA-ready records through GPS pairing, and reporting that scales from one terminal to many.
See details ›How do I get a fleet fuel card from Fuel Express?
Getting a Fuel Express fleet fuel card takes three steps: apply with your business details, set your controls with a representative, and start fueling. There are no startup fees to open an account, and your rules are in place before any card is used.
Apply
Complete the short application with your business information and approximate vehicle count. It takes only a few minutes.
Set your controls
A representative helps you set spending limits, purchase restrictions, and reporting preferences that fit how your fleet runs.
Start fueling
Cards go out to your drivers or vehicles. Every purchase reports to your online account in real time from day one.
Fleet fuel card FAQs
No. Fuel Express charges no startup, annual, or hidden card fees. That is a real difference from several competitors, which charge either a per card monthly fee or a monthly account plan that can range from roughly 39 to 129 dollars depending on the tier.
The card is accepted at more than 320,000 fuel and maintenance locations across the United States, which covers virtually every major fuel brand and retail station. Wide acceptance means drivers fuel on their existing routes instead of detouring to an in-network station.
Yes. You can assign cards to a specific driver, a specific vehicle, or both, set daily and per transaction limits, restrict purchases to fuel only or fuel plus maintenance, and require a security code at the pump. Exception alerts flag any purchase that falls outside the rules you set.
Yes. Fuel Express pairs the fleet fuel card with Geotab and GPS Insight telematics. Connecting purchase data to vehicle location lets you compare miles per gallon by vehicle, catch off route fueling, and review idling and driver behavior in one place.
A business credit card records a total dollar amount. A fleet fuel card records the gallons purchased, the fuel grade, the station, the driver, and the time, and it lets a manager restrict purchase types and set limits per card. That detail is what makes cost per mile reporting and fraud detection possible.
Complete the short application on the Get Started page with your business details and approximate vehicle count. A representative reviews the application, sets up your controls and reporting preferences, and issues cards. There are no startup fees to open an account.
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