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5 Tips for Better Fleet Management

At Fuel Express, we know that managing a fleet can be difficult – especially if it’s a large fleet, so we’ve compiled some basic tips on how to take better charge of your operations.

A History of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil

Today, there are over 50 different fuel station brands and many of your favorites can trace their roots back to one man and one oil company – John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company.

Balancing Emission Reductions and Customer Demands with Diesel

Diesel fuel has proven to be a success among the trucking industry and many companies are looking to it as a long-term solution. Here, our fuel card company shares a press release from the Diesel Technology Forum that discusses the future of diesel fuel and how it can help improve the cleanliness of our air as well as expand the commercial vehicle market that utilizes it.

Halloween Driving Tips

It’s Halloween and you never know what could pop out at any moment – from trick-or-treaters to party-goers, it’s important to stay alert. If you’ll be driving around during the festivities, keep these safety tips in mind from our fuel card experts.

Shell’s Next Acquisition Has Electric Vehicles in Mind

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Just last month, Royal Dutch Shell announced that it will be investing $1 billion a year in alternative fuels (via its New Energies division) and now, the company is making its second impactful move in that category.

10 Tips for Safer Driving

At our fleet fuel card company, we know that fleet drivers can spend days at a time on the road, which is why it’s important to drive safely at all times. Follow these 10 tips to keep yourself safe while you travel:

6 Seemingly Small Things That Waste Gas

Cars are a wonderful way to get around, but they can also be costly to fill – especially if your driving habits are wasting gas. Here, our fleet fuel card company shares some seemingly small things that can increase your gas consumption and force you to fill up more often.

The Fuel that Powers the World

While you probably think about the fuel you use in your home or business, you probably don’t think about the fuel that the rest of the world uses. In an article by astrophysicist and author Ethan Siegel, he dives into the many fuel sources that are used around the world and how much is needed to power it. Here, our fuel card company shares.

New Vehicles: Lease vs. Buy

As a fleet manager, finding the right fleet vehicles to transport your goods is hard enough – then comes the question “should I lease or buy?” Both options have their advantages, but in the end, it all depends on your money situation. Here are some other things to consider when it comes to leasing or buying.

25 Driving Laws You Didn’t Know Existed

We all know the basic rules of the road: Use the left lane to pass, come to a complete stop at a stop sign, yield to pedestrians, and so on, but did you know there are some driving laws in states around the country that are simply… odd? Here, our fuel card company shares some of our favorite driving laws you (probably) didn’t know existed.