Why Fuel Management Matters in Trucking and Logistics
Fuel is one of the largest operating costs—and risks—in transportation. For companies running large fleets across multiple locations, lack of fuel visibility leads to waste, unauthorized usage, and rising costs. Without centralized control and real-time data, tracking fuel consumption becomes time-consuming and unreliable.
Implementing a fuel management system helps transportation companies reduce costs, prevent theft, and optimize fleet efficiency.
Fuel Management Success in the Trucking and Logistics Industry
A national transportation company with 1,800 vehicles across 9 U.S. locations faced:
- Decentralized, manual fuel tracking
- Limited visibility into fuel usage across sites
- No standard method for reconciling fuel consumption
- Rising fuel costs tied to undetected waste and misuse
The Solution
SCI delivered an integrated fuel management platform that connected all 9 sites:
- 12 FuelShield® Terminals for secure, authorized fueling at 15 pumps
- 10 LevelShield® Sensors for real-time tank monitoring across 11 tanks
- FuelB4® Software for centralized reporting, inventory management, and transaction tracking
This solution delivered real-time data, reduced manual tracking, and ensured accurate, secure fueling—critical for field operations.
The Results of Fuel Management for a Trucking and Logistics Company
4.5 Million Gallons
Securely Tracked
Over 72,000 Fuel Transactions
Logged and Analyzed
12% Reduction
in Fuel Waste
$1.98 Million
Annual Savings
Key Benefits or Fuel Management for Trucking & Logistic Fleets
- Nationwide, real-time visibility into all fuel operations
- Standardized fueling processes across all terminals
- Theft prevention with secure fuel authorization
- Data-driven insights to reduce fuel costs and improve dispatch efficiency