Spilling just one gallon fuel can contaminate as much as a million gallons of water. If you’re in the market for an above ground storage tank, or AST, you need a container that lives up to its name – not simply holding your inventory of petroleum fuel or some...
A fuel management system can help your organization gain – and retain – a competitive advantage. That’s not just a business buzz word or a lofty concept. It has become a bottom-line requirement for any company that expects to succeed in an increasingly difficult...
You survived, you got power back, and you are cleaning up – now what? FEMA Public Assistance Grants can help you rebuild your communities. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many municipalities are currently focused on helping their residents deal with lack of power and...
With the U.S. economy recovering ever-so-slowly and the international economy still on the injured list, transportation-oriented companies continue to scramble to maintain any competitive edge they can find. It’s not like fuel costs are going to go down, so protecting...
The destruction and aftermath left by Hurricane Sandy across the Northeast is humbling. The long wait to restore electricity is infuriating. The lack of gasoline and the long lines at the pumps is mind-boggling. As the gas shortage continues, people are finding new...
Whether you’re managing a public or private fleet, risk management is one of the most important aspects of your job. It may not be “visible” on a daily basis, but without this solid underpinning, your operation could sink – drifting slowly behind or suffering a...
Thursday September 20th I attended the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) conference at the newly expanded Philadelphia convention center. The event began at 6:30 am with conference registration and breakfast and as I arrived I felt a buzz in the air. By 8am the keynote...
There’s no doubt a fuel management system can improve fleet performance. But perhaps you still aren’t sure if it’s right for you. Consider for a minute whether your operation could use a boost in any of these four areas: Maintenance. Adopting the right fuel management...
It used to be that the simple ability to choose diesel fuel over gasoline was a cost-benefit, but that’s no longer the case. Now you’re getting hammered, and fuel costs just keep rising. No wonder uncovering ways to increase diesel fuel performance has become a major...
There are lots of ways to “consume” fuel once you’ve purchased it. Noticeable losses drive you crazy – is someone actually stealing from your fuel inventory? Is fuel being used inappropriately for poorly planned or personal trips, or dispensed into the wrong vehicles?...
