subject: Fuel Logistics [print this page] Whether you are self employed as a truck driver, operate as a sole trader white van man or run a fleet of vehicles which travel all over the United Kingdom, Ireland or Mainland Europe, fuel cost are a major outlay and getting the best deal on fuel is a business priority. Pump prices remain high in the vast majority of countries so it can be beneficial to consider the advantages of applying for fuel cards, which provide considerable discounts, eliminate the need for cash and receipts and allow the movements and fuel consumption levels of company vehicles to be constantly and effectively monitored.
There are a variety of fuel cards available from online firms which suit the needs of various types of company. For example, if your fleet of trucks requires a large amount of diesel fuel and operates in a national or intercontinental network, it is worth considering a fleet fuel card from a company such as Keyfuels or UK fuels, which offers extensive nationwide coverage of hundreds of petrol stations and fix their prices for diesel fuel at a highly competitive rate each week.
Other advantages of fleet fuel cards are the fact that they often offer credit subject to status, provide detailed VAT invoices for every single transaction, and limit the use of the card to fuels and lubricants, ensuring that other driver expenses remain separate. It is very worthwhile shopping around in order to find the best deals possible online and of course, if you can find valuable advice from other companies running a similar operation, there is nothing better than a word of mouth recommendation for fuel cards. It is undeniable that fuel cards save time and money, eliminate the need for petty cash and the paper trail of receipts and allow transactions to be easily tracked, but it soon becomes evident that it is very important to carefully consider which card is best suited to your business requirements.
