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Tips for Summer Fleet Drivers

Driving during the summer is often times much easier than driving during the winter, but there are still some precautions that should be taken. Follow these tips from our fuel card experts.

Is This the End of Diesel?

At Fuel Express, we’re big supporters of alternative fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles, but there’s one type of energy that has always been deemed an efficient and green choice – diesel. For years, diesel cars have been popular in a variety of countries, but with today’s ever-changing world of efficiency, is it time to say goodbye?

7 Summer Driving Myths

A couple winters ago, we wrote a blog titled “7 Winter Driving Myths” and since we’re quickly approaching summertime, we thought we’d list some summer driving myths. Share these with your fleet drivers to help keep them safe and efficient.

The Pros and Cons of Fracking

Right now there are many areas of the world that are using the method of fracking to extract oil or natural gas. This has sparked several opinionated groups both on the supportive side and the opposing side of this method, but before we find out why, we need to understand exactly what fracking is.

5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Gas Station Fraud

Scams are no fun – especially when they happen to you as you’re going about your normal day. With today’s technology, criminals can obtain your personal information easier than you think, and many individuals have been the victims of gas station fraud. Here, our fuel card company offers some tips on how to protect yourself.

The Top Truck Stops in the U.S.

If you’re a fleet truck driver, we know that rest stops may not be the most exciting part of your trip (even though you may have a fleet fuel card to make fueling easier). However, we’ve found a few rest stops in the U.S. that are worth visiting.

A Look at the Diesel Engine 120 Years Later

This year, the diesel engine turns 120 years old and our fuel card company takes a look at what’s happened since its invention.

Why Is Winter Gas Cheaper Than Summer Gas?

Every year, gas prices are higher in the summer than they are in the winter, and if you’re a fleet owner, you’ve probably noticed the need to increase your gas budget during the warmer months. However, have you ever wondered why this happens?

4 Potential Benefits of Using Hydrogen in Trucks

Car makers like Toyota and start-up Nikola Motor Co. have been working hard on the idea of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. In fact, Toyota has already released a fuel-cell passenger car in the U.S. and is working on their own truck project in the next few months. Nikola, on the other hand, has developed a semi-truck prototype called the One that it plans to put into production.

How GPS Tracking Can Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Recently, pressure has been put on fleets to be more aware of their greenhouse gas emissions, including a federal mandate that require companies with fleets of 20 vehicles or more to reduce their emissions by at least 15 percent by 2020.