by Joe Heaney | Dec 4, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Ben Franklin taught us that “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Pennies don’t buy as much any more, but anyone who manages a fleet or fueling operation knows that saving money is critical to business survival, not just earnings. The smart ones are adding afuel...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 29, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 27, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 16, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 15, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 13, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 8, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 6, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 1, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
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...
by Joe Heaney | Oct 30, 2012 | Tanks and 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...
