Fuelman sells fuel savings as a subscription: plans at $39, $59, or $99 per month with an 8-cent-per-gallon discount at 40,000+ network stations. Fuel Express takes the opposite approach — no startup, annual, or hidden fees, acceptance at 320,000+ locations, and volume-based rebate terms quoted to your fleet.
Fuelman is a fleet card program built around a defined discount network and monthly subscription plans. The value hinges on whether your drivers can consistently fuel inside that network.
What does Fuelman actually offer?
Fuelman’s published plans run $39 (Basic), $59 (Pro), and $99 (Enterprise) per month, with a set 8-cent-per-gallon discount at over 40,000 network stations, customizable fuel controls, driver profiles, and real-time alerts [Source: fuelman.com]. Pro and Enterprise tiers add rewards points per gallon, and Enterprise includes enhanced fraud loss coverage of $10,000 per card up to $25,000 per year [Source: fuelman.com]. For fleets that fuel mostly in-network, the set discount is easy to forecast.
How do Fuel Express and Fuelman compare on the numbers?
Fuel Express: 320,000+ locations, no fees, volume-quoted rebates. Fuelman: 40,000+ network stations, 8 cents per gallon in-network, and monthly plans from $39 to $99. The table shows all four major providers for context.
| Feature | Fuel Express | WEX | Fuelman | Comdata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance network | 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations | Almost 95% of US fuel stations [Source: wexinc.com] | 40,000+ fuel stations in the Fuelman Network [Source: fuelman.com] | 6,000+ truck stops in the Comdata network [Source: comdata.com] |
| Card and account fees | No startup, annual, or hidden fees | Does not publish card fees — request terms in writing | Plans at $39, $59, or $99 per month [Source: fuelman.com] | Plans $0-$129 monthly; $50 setup on most plans [Source: comdata.com] |
| Fuel discounts | Volume-based — ask for the rate quoted to you | Up to 15c per gallon at network locations, up to 3c elsewhere [Source: wexinc.com] | 8c per gallon at Fuelman Network stations [Source: fuelman.com] | Up to 50c/gal diesel at TA/Petro on top plan [Source: comdata.com] |
| Best suited for | Fleets of any size that want wide access and no fees | Fleets wanting broad retail coverage | Fleets that fuel mostly in-network and want set discounts | Over-the-road trucking at truck stops |
| GPS and telematics | Integrated with Geotab and GPS Insight | Telematics-enhanced tracking, ClearView analytics [Source: wexinc.com] | Reporting and tracking by driver and vehicle [Source: fuelman.com] | Fleet management integrations |
Sources: fuelman.com (Fuelman plans, network, and discounts), comdata.com (Comdata plans, network, and discounts), wexinc.com (WEX acceptance, rebates, and telematics). See how we compare. Only figures published on each provider's own website are cited; provider terms change often, so confirm current terms directly with each provider. Facts last verified: July 16, 2026.
Where does Fuel Express differ?
Network breadth and fee structure. Fuel Express is accepted at 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations — roughly eight times the Fuelman Network — so drivers fuel wherever their routes go instead of steering toward in-network stations; see acceptance details. There are no plan fees: no startup, annual, or hidden fees at any fleet size, whether you run a small fleet or a large one, and Geotab and GPS Insight tracking integrate directly with the card.
Which should your fleet choose?
Fuelman suits fleets whose routes reliably pass network stations and who prefer a predictable set discount — just annualize the plan fee ($468 to $1,188 per year) against your expected gallons first. Fleets with wandering routes, maintenance purchasing needs, or fee sensitivity usually get more from Fuel Express’s wide-open network and zero-fee structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fuelman publishes three plans: Basic at $39, Pro at $59, and Enterprise at $99 per month. Annualized, that is roughly $468 to $1,188 per year before fuel savings — Fuel Express charges no comparable plan fee.
Fuelman advertises 8 cents per gallon at over 40,000 Fuelman Network stations, with rewards points added on Pro and Enterprise tiers. The set discount applies in-network only, and the terms for fueling outside the network are different.
That is the deciding question. 40,000+ stations is substantial, but if your routes wander — rural areas, multi-state runs, changing job sites — drivers may burn the discount driving to it. Map your actual routes against the network first.
Fleets that fuel almost entirely at Fuelman Network stations, want a fixed, forecastable per-gallon discount, and value the Enterprise tier's fraud loss coverage. Fleets needing wider acceptance or fee-free accounts typically choose Fuel Express.
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