If you own a trucking company or a gas station, it’s important to understand how different fuel types can impact your business and your customers. In addition to traditional diesel, alternative fuel choices such as biodiesel have become more available for trucking industries in recent years. To learn more about biodiesel, explore its ingredients, environmental…
Oil varnish can create significant problems for your fleet vehicles, causing you to lose money by investing in preventable repairs or replacements. When oil varnish is present, it affects your vehicle’s components and makes them less effective. Understanding oil varnish and how to prevent it can better equip you to handle this potential issue. Our…
The debate between mineral-based and synthetic oils for engines has raged for decades. Both oil types have their pros and cons, so it is essential to break down synthetic vs. mineral oil before deciding on the best type for your fleet. What Are Mineral-Based Oils? Mineral-based oils originate from natural sources like crude oil found in the…
Extending fleet longevity can help your business cut costs and maximize productivity. Although you cannot eliminate every barrier, you can do many things to save fuel costs and ensure your trucks provide a long life of work. This guide shares effective fleet management tips, including how to save fuel, when to service your trucks, and…
When you are trying to improve your bottom line and reduce your fuel costs, you will want to turn to a fleet fuel card provider. Whether you manage a massive fleet or are seeking fuel cards for a small fleet, these providers can outfit a fleet’s drivers with fuel cards designed to help your team…
Lubricant prices change often due to the oil industry’s complexity and continuous fluctuations. Many factors play a part in motor lubricant prices, including environmental factors, politics, civil unrest, and transportation costs. Lubricant prices will change in 2023, but what will factor into these changes in the near future? Below, we will explore the relationship between…
The world is starting to shift, and we are constantly looking for new ways to help the environment and stop climate change. Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource, so we must find alternatives to power our infrastructure. Renewable fuels are an excellent solution to help consumers power their vehicles. Renewable fuel is slowly gaining popularity…
It is no exaggeration to say that diesel fuel is the axis on which American transportation turns. It is used to power the trucks that haul goods from store to store, the farm equipment used to maintain fields, the construction equipment that builds our office buildings and homes, and much more. Diesel fuel keeps America…
One of the most common questions for all consumers is whether the branded product is better than the generic, unbranded version. Federal organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) institute regulations determining the minimum requirements for products consumers use. One product they regulate heavily is gasoline. To reduce…
Today’s commercial trucking businesses rely on various grades of diesel fuel to power their fleets. This fuel type, particularly diesel fuel, is widely chosen in the trucking industry because it is more efficient for larger vehicles than gasoline. Additionally, diesel fuel is closely regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which means fuel types sold throughout…
