Fuel Cards Partner News

It’s business as usual… so make sure your drivers check their app

A major partnership between a new investor and hundreds of forecourts in the fuelGenie package will reinforce the value for money commitment at the pumps. Make sure your fleet is up to date with the exciting changes coming soon.

fuelGenie celebrates 10 years

We’re marking our first ten years of operation with a special event for staff at our Wolverhampton offices. fuelGenie was established in 2009 to offer fleet owners and managers an easy-to-use system for the payment of their business fuel. Read on to discover our story.

Does mobile technology distract or support drivers

We take a look at available technologies and how they may be helping or hindering drivers as they go about their work, ultimately affecting the performance and efficiency of the fleet. FIND OUT MORE

Driving the next generation (of drivers)

Finding good reliable drivers isn’t easy and, when you do find them it’s hard to keep hold of them. The average LGV driver is now aged 47 – it used to be 45. Only 2% of employed drivers are under 25. With an aging workforce set against a backdrop of poor future recruitment, the industry has a big problem! Where is the next generation of drivers coming from? FIND OUT MORE

Automation: When will it happen and what does it mean for business fleets?

Automation was once just in the vivid imagination of sci-fi authors and part of futuristic films, but the significant technological advances of the last 30 years mean that automation is now all around us. But how far away is this technology from the UK roads and what does it mean for business fleets? FIND OUT MORE

Could RDE2 lead to a diesel revival?

Diesel has experienced mixed fortunes in recent times. However, the much-maligned fuel might be coming back into favour with the arrival of RDE2 compliant diesel cars. These duty-and tax-busting models adhere to stricter emissions rules, and the big manufacturers are competing to release them onto the market. FIND OUT MORE

Beat the heat: How to keep your cool this summer

Summer is here and as beautiful as it can get outside, hot conditions aren’t ideal for long bouts of driving. Being behind the wheel in the heat for extended periods can be anything from uncomfortable to a serious health risk. And it’s not only you that suffers - blasting the air conditioning decreases fuel economy and can even lead to engine overheating. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of ways to ‘beat the heat’ this summer. FIND OUT MORE