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7 Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Premium

You probably know that what kind of coverage you get and your driving record affects the cost of your car insurance, but there are other factors that also come into play when a company decides to give you a quote. Here are some others:

12 Helpful Fleet Terms

When you’re part of a fleet business, you’ll encounter many fleet terms (some of which you may never have heard of). Here’s a list of a few common ones for you to reference.

Steel vs. Aluminum for Vehicles

When Ford first announced its 2015 F-150 pickup truck, it focused on the fact that the entire body of the truck would be made from aluminum instead of the common choice of steel. Our fleet fuel card company looked into the two metal materials and found some of the differences between aluminum and steel when it comes to building vehicles.

5 More Tips for Better Fleet Management

A little while ago, we wrote a blog post titled “5 Tips for Better Fleet Management.” Here, we thought we’d expand on good management and give you five more tips to improve your fleet.

The Most Popular Types of Fleet Trucks

There are many types of fleet companies throughout the world and many different kinds of trucks that are used to help these companies transport their products. Some of the most popular trucks include…

6 Tips for Tractor Trailer Drivers

At Fuel Express, our fuel cards cater to fleets of all types, and we know that being a driver of a large tractor trailer (or 18-wheeler) is a different experience than being a driver of a car. That’s why we’re here to offer a few tips that can help you stay safe while you’re driving.

What Causes Potholes?

Whether your fleet company is located in a state with winters or you frequently visit wintery areas, you’ve probably experienced some nasty potholes. Asphalt is a very strong material, so you may have wondered: “What causes it to sink and form holes?”

How Standard Oil Influenced America’s Oil Industry

Today’s American oil industry essentially can be traced back to a man named John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller, who lived in Ohio, was new to the oil refining business back in the 1860s and in 1870, he decided to form a business partnership.

3 Security Benefits of a Fuel Card

When you choose a fuel card for your fleet, most business owners look for a card that gives them security benefits they can count on. With a Fuel Express fuel card, you’ll enjoy peace of mind as well as other helpful benefits.

Self-Driving Cars Are Coming to California

This summer, Northern Californians will be sharing the roads with thousands of other cars – but what makes this summer different is some of these cars won’t have drivers. Google’s fleet of self-driving cars will be making its debut on public streets near its Mountain View headquarters to test out their real-world efficiency.