April 4, 2008
DES PLAINES, IL – Wheels, Inc. has announced a new feature of its comprehensive Fuel Management Program in Puerto Rico: the Wheels MasterCard fuel card.
Tags: fuel card, fuel program, MasterCard, Wheels Inc.
April 1, 2008
DES PLAINES, Ill. --- Fleet leasing company Wheels Inc. has introduced the Wheels MasterCard fuel card in Puerto Rico, as part of the company's fuel management program there.
Tags: fuel card, Wheels Inc.
March 30, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The National Biodiesel Foundation unveiled this month the first-ever biodiesel fuel card. Officially called BioTrucker Fuel Card, it highlights the availability of biodiesel with a network of truck stops that carry biodiesel.
Tags: biodiesel, fuel card, National Biodiesel Foundation
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By Mike Antich Replacement tires are the third-largest expense category for fleets. In the past three years, this expense category has grown as a result of multiple price increases from all major tire OEMs. In 2008, year-to-date tire replacement costs have increased 4-10 percent. This follows a 3-4 percent price increase in 2007 and an 8-10 percent price increase in 2006. The consensus is replacement tire prices will increase again in 2009.
By Mike Antich The number one threat to fleets continues to be the price of fuel, despite the fact that fuel prices have been declining due to the global economic slowdown. Year-to-date, the cost of fuel has increased 30 percent in 2008 compared to 2007. The Energy Information Administration is projecting fuel to average $3.82 per gallon in calendar-year 2009. Fuel is the potential game changer of the fleet industry. Consider two recent examples as harbingers of things to come.
By Mike Antich
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