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If you are looking to improve the efficiency of your fleet, consider a high-performing fuel. Premium diesel fuel offers advantages over regular diesel. It contains additives that improve engine efficiency, reduce wear, and keeps the fuel system clean. Additives create better combustion, leading to improved power, smoother engine performance, and better fuel economy. Premium diesel also has a higher cetane rating, which means quicker ignition and more complete combustion. This reduces DEF system regenerations and harmful emissions in the environment. Using premium diesel can result in longer engine life, fewer maintenance issues, and cost savings in the long run.

Businesses in Central and South Texas know the natural disasters that impact their operations. From hurricanes on the Texas Gulf Coast to winter ice storms, it is important that an emergency plan is in place. This protects the business operations, buildings, equipment, and employees. From fueling equipment to knowing how to handle injuries, it is a necessary step to staying safe.

Fuel management is important for fleets of vehicles. Especially those that maintain essential services such as electricity and telecommunications. Optimizing fuel use not only reduces costs but also improves fleet productivity.

For the last twenty-five years, Hector Antopia has tirelessly worked as a Hazmat Driver for Bear Oil Company. The humble man began his career when he was hired on the spot to haul fuel for the company.  

Businesses located in Central and South Texas must protect employees, customers, and property during Hurricane season. The season begins in June and runs through the end of November. This means staying vigilant almost half the year. You need a plan should a storm threaten the Texas coast with heavy rains, flooding or tornados.

Whether you fill up at a station, have equipment fueled onsite, or have your own tank - fuel quality is important. After all, fuel is vital to your operations and the health of your equipment. But maintaining fuel quality isn’t easy, as water from rain, condensation, or humidity can make its way into your tank. Fuel quality issues aren’t always easy to spot either. In fact, a lot of businesses have contaminated fuel and don’t even know it. That’s why it’s important to learn about the signs of poor fuel quality and how to address them.

What if you had a deadline for a huge project and something set you back. Or you couldn’t show up for customers that depend on your service? Would you do everything in your control to prevent this from happening? And what impact would this have on your reputation and bottom line??

Fuel is key for any business that operates fleets of equipment. From a waste company with hundreds of trucks to a trucking fleet with only a handful. Fuel means power, and it’s a necessity. Fuel often makes up over 10% of a company’s total budget. But few fleet managers or owners know the details behind their fleet’s usage. And with high prices and economic uncertainty, it’s important to find ways to save on cost.

As we approach the end of 2022, are you looking for some innovative ways to welcome the new year with better productivity and optimized operations? In today’s rush, rush, rush world, any convenience or advantage we can find to make the path a little smoother and more efficient is a welcome one. In a nutshell, that’s what a fleet card program can do for you. If you are managing over-the-road drivers, fleets of work trucks, or even equipment, then you may need to explore the benefits of a fleet card program. Maybe you already have a fuel fleet card program. If so, you should regularly compare the costs and benefits of your program to others available to make sure you are getting the best deal.

Here are a few quick tips on combating the potential impacts cold weather has on your diesel fleet.