Posts Tagged ‘Fleetmatch’
Shopping for a Fleet Vehicle?
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Look for these 3 ways to save on fuel costs
If you’ll soon be in the market for a new fleet vehicle, check out this posting from www.lubbockonline.com. They recently ran an AP story that highlights a few car-shopping strategies that could save your business some cash at the pump.
All about the GPMs
Miles Per Gallon aren’t the only way to measure fuel economy. Flip the formula and measure Gallons Per Mile. Here’s how: Pick the number of miles you drive over a period of time. Divide that number by a vehicle’s mpg to get the gallons of gas a vehicle burns over that distance.
The article quotes professor Richard Larrick of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, “You get a much more precise idea of how much gas and money a new car will save you.” But if you’re no mathlete, let GPMCalculator.com do the number crunching for you.
Turbo-charge it
Fuel efficiency isn’t limited to high-end hybrids, electric cars and vehicles that run on French fry grease. Ford Motor Company will have an EcoBoost engine with turbochargers ready to roll in 90 percent of its models by 2013. “Ford says it improves fuel economy by up 20 percent and cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent without sacrificing power,” according to the article.
Do Diesel
Enlightening on several levels. Diesel fuel costs slightly more, but your long-run savings might be worth it, especially as summer fuel prices creep up. The report states that the average diesel driver goes further with 20 percent to 40 percent better mileage — and 50 percent more power. And buyers of some diesel vehicles are eligible for federal tax credits. Visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ to learn more.
Ok, so you’re not ready to buy. The good news is you don’t have to outfit your fleet with a fuel-efficient car today to cut fuel costs tomorrow. Instead, try a fuel card that is custom-fit to your business.
Did you know the right fleet card lets you fill-up at the best prices, track use online in real-time and prevent unwanted purchases altogether? See how quickly your savings add up. Savings you can use for a down payment on that new fleet vehicle.
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Tags: car shopping strategies, Diesel, fleet cards, fleet vehicle, Fleetmatch, Ford Motor Company, Gallons Per Mile, Miles Per Gallon, savings
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Tax Time doesn’t have to be so taxing for your business
Monday, April 20th, 2009
April 17th – Just two days after tax day. The perfect time to begin preparations anew for next year’s IRS deadline, and do it in a way that makes your life easier.
Start with a self-audit. Where did business fall short last year (besides the bottom line)? How can you create efficiencies? What can you do to get a jump on all that paperwork?
For several reasons, you might want to consider a fleet card that offers online controls and a reporting system. Not only will such a system aid in day-to-day organization, save time and money, it will prevent a last-minute scramble through damaged, dated and downright legitimate receipts. Some other benefits include:
- Document ALL purchases electronically for error-free record keeping
- Eliminate unwanted purchases and surprise expenses altogether, like hard-to-explain beef jerky, coffee and smokes
- Track purchases in real-time whenever you like
- Set the controls. You decide who gets a card, how much they can purchase with it, and where they can use it.
- Many happy returns. The right fleet card can save you thousands of dollars a year of fuel and maintenance costs, which is great for building your business.
If you don’t already have a fleet card, are looking for a more comprehensive fleet management program, or just want to get an idea of what’s out there, start at FleetMatch™. It was created to for the sole purpose of custom-matching fleet cards with fleet-driven businesses like yours.
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Tags: fleet card, Fleetmatch, taxes
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FleetCards USA In the News
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Beverage World recently wrote an article about the importance of managing roller coaster fuel costs in today’s economy. In the article, they site FleetCards USA’s FleetMatch as a “matchmaker” to pair up fleets with the right fuel card to benefit their business.
To read the entire article, click here.
Tags: Beverage World, Fleetmatch, fuel costs
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