The Fuelcard People has questioned current forecourt prices for petrol and diesel. Steve Clarke, general manager, said, “At the same time that one service station in Holland Park, London is selling unleaded petrol for £1.39 per litre, others within two miles have it available for below £1.00 per litre. ‘Profiteering’…
— NIVO members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security — The NIVO buying group – National Independent Vending Operators – has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its 240+ members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. Graham Kingaby, NIVO managing director said:…
— NIVO members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security — The NIVO buying group – National Independent Vending Operators – has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its 240+ members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. Graham Kingaby, NIVO managing director said:…
You don’t know what you’re missing by Steve Clarke, general manager, The Fuelcard People You might think anybody reading Roadway will know all about fuel cards. Whether a driver spends the week pounding up and down the motorways or endlessly hauling stuff around their local area, they will be using…
UAP switches to The Fuelcard People UAP, one of the UK’s leading names in crop production products and agronomy support services, has selected The Fuelcard People as its new fuel cards partner. It has switched suppliers for strategic reasons which go beyond the immediate benefit of reducing and controlling vehicle…
Cancelling the CV Show will not help, says The Fuelcard People Cancelling the Commercial Vehicle Show 2009 will not help the industry, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: “This is a sad decision, however necessary it may have been. With almost every…
— Members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security — The Horticultural Exhibitors Association ( HEA ) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic new fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. Kelvin Harbutt, HEA chairman, said: “Our members can now gain major…
One thing that all SAIF members have in common is the need to keep an eye on costs. While focus must be on service quality, a member has a commercial business to run. Anything affecting the bottom line must be monitored, controlled and minimised. Time spent on shopping around for…
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. Alun Tucker, SAIF acting chief executive, said: “We have almost 700 members nationwide, all of whom will be able…
Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuel card People, has written to five government ministers with transport responsibilities, including the prime minister, asking them to loosen the fuel tax noose around the neck of Britain’s road transport industry. “It seems that the government either does not understand the strategic importance…
Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, has revealed how little interest the government takes in Britain’s road transport industry. During November, he wrote to five government ministers with transport responsibilities, including the prime minister, asking them to loosen the fuel tax noose around the neck of Britain’s road…
Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, has challenged the industry to start 2009 with a set of ‘New Year Resolutions’ for the benefit of its customers. “Fuel card customers expect service, savings and security,” he said, “and it is time for suppliers to recognise this with a promise…
Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, has challenged the industry to start 2009 with a set of ‘New Year Resolutions’ for the benefit of its customers. “Fuel card customers expect service, savings and security,” he said, “and it is time for suppliers to recognise this with a promise…
The Catering Equipment Distributors Association ( CEDA ) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic NEW fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. It chose The Fuelcard People to replace its incumbent partner following a thorough review. Peter Kay, CEDA director, said: “Members will…
The Filta Group has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its FiltaFry Plus and Chemi-Call Plus franchisees to reduce and control vehicle running costs. FiltaFry Plus franchisees provide a professional fryer management service for on-site micro filtration of cooking oil, vacuum-based cleaning of deep-fat fryers…
?It seems that the government either does not understand the strategic importance of road transport,? he said, ?or that it does not care. It is time for the prime minister to realise, and to explain to his colleagues, just how much every aspect of our lives involves road transport. The…
Confederation of Roofing Contractors chooses The Fuelcard People ? Members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security ? The Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CRC) has chosen The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner to help members reduce and control their vehicle running costs. Allan Buchan, CRC chairman,…
National Skip Hire Association picks The Fuelcard People ? Members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security ? The National Skip Hire Association ( NSHA) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. Allan Buchan, NSHA chairman,…
by Steve Clarke, general manager, The Fuelcard People, November 2008 Somebody told me recently about calling a fuel card company with an invoice query. You will never guess, he said to me, who answered the phone. I had no idea, I replied. Gordon Brown? Max Bygraves? Boris Becker? It turned…
The Fuelcard People has cautiously welcomed the announcement that both Asda and Morrisons are to cut fuel prices, with the cost of diesel falling to 110.9p and 111.9p per litre respectively. Steve Clarke, The Fuelcard People general manager, said: ?At first glance, this is good news for LCV drivers who…
In theory, there has never been such a time of opportunity for anyone helping transport companies to control and reduce costs. In reality, the fuel card world seems content to trundle on in the same old way. Some suppliers still insist that the only benefit a fuel card needs is…
The Fuelcard People has become the first registerd fuel card supplier to achieve ISO 9001 quality certification, following independent assessment of its quality management system. It has encouraged others to follow its lead in meeting internationally recognised standards. Steve Clarke, The Fuelcard People general manager, said: ?Fuel card users increasingly…
The Fuelcard People is changing the face of the fuel card industry, and attracting new customers by the hour, by making terrific promises ? and then keeping them. There is much more to The Fuelcard People than the number of different fuel cards it offers, although nobody else offers a…
The Fuelcard People is increasing its nationwide coverage for holders of its Diesel Direct fuel card. It is adding 130 Murco service stations to the network, which already covers more than 1,300 Keyfuels filling stations across the country. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People said: ?Murco service stations…
Prepared for Sara White, What to Buy For Business How much could a fuel card save you? by Steve Clarke, general manager, The Fuelcard People If there is one thing that all businesses have in common, it is the need to keep an eye on costs. Anything affecting the bottom…
Recent publicity about BP?s place in Allstars portfolio has revealed the changing face of the fuel card market, according to The Fuelcard People. Customer needs have evolved and are now too sophisticated to be satisfied by the older style of fuel card, with its minimal benefits. At the same time,…
Gordon Brown?s speech to the Labour Party conference today contained nothing to offer hope to hard-pressed Fleet Operators, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: ?Fleets have seen fuel costs rocket under Mr. Brown, but this vital industry seems less important to the…
Fleet operators choosing between fuel cards have been advised to try the telephone test with potential suppliers. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: ?There is a really quick way to find out how much any potential fuel card provider cares about you as a customer. Telephone them…
The Fuelcard People has increased its coverage of UK motorways for holders of its Diesel Direct fuel card. It has added a further 12 Moto service stations to the network, which already covers more than 1,300 filling stations across the country. The additional sites are located on the M2, M4,…
The Fuelcard People has reminded Fleet Managers that taking fuel cards for granted could be losing them both money and service benefits. ?Some firms have been using the same old fuel card for years,? said Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, ?not realising how these have changed. Many…
On the road and need to find the nearest Site? Text BP Bunker to 83333 for your closest sites where you can use your BP Plus fuel card to get the best price diesel from the fuelcard people . The new BP Text Site Locator is now Live! Text BP…
adindi.co.uk , the online cost-saving community for Independent Driving Instructors, has chosen The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner to help members reduce their vehicle running costs. Tina Janson-Caddel, adindi.co.uk managing director, said: ?Members will benefit from significant savings, both from lower fuel costs and a reduced administrative…
Shell Diesel Extra is designed to give your engine extra efficiency, extra protection and extra performance. Up to 3% fuel economy with Shell Diesel Extra. Fuel economy at no extra cost, the fuelcard people will charge you the same fixed lower diesel price for shell diesel and Shell Diesel Extra…
HGV companies could be wasting as mush as ?1000 per truck per annum by having to come off motorways to refuel instead of using service areas in an attempt to save on the cost of diesel. HGV companies could be wasting as mush as ?1000 per truck per annum by…
Shell diesel extra increases your fuel economy by 3% and therefore reduces your emissions and carbon foot print. Shell diesel extra is available at no additional cost wshen you use your Shell CRT / euroShell fuel card from the fuelcard people Engine combustion and emissions: what actually happens? Shell diesel…
Fleet operators choosing between fuel cards have been advised to try the telephone test with potential suppliers. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: ?There is a really quick way to find out how much any potential fuel card provider cares about you as a customer. Telephone them…
adindi.co.uk, the online cost-saving community for Independent Driving Instructors, has chosen The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner to help members reduce their vehicle running costs. Tina Janson-Caddel, adindi.co.uk managing director, said: ?Members will benefit from significant savings, both from lower fuel costs and a reduced administrative workload.…
The price of petrol at the pumps has soared to a new high, according to new figures from the AA. Based on recent price checks, the average cost of a litre of unleaded is now 118.00p while diesel has soared to 132.00p, very nearly ?6 per gallon. This means that…
The Fuelcard People has warned fleet operators not to expect early Government help with the continuing effects of the credit crunch. The company?s general manager, Steve Clarke, said: ?Many [operators] are already in trouble because of the awful economic situation, which is clearly not about to improve. The Government?s answer…
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