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Soot in the Sump: The Fuel a Short-Hop Van Burns Cleaning Its Own Filter
Telematics & Fleet Operations

Soot in the Sump: The Fuel a Short-Hop Van Burns Cleaning Its Own Filter

Urban and depot-based diesel vans spend a surprising amount of their working life heating an exhaust filter rather than moving parcels. This piece separates the direct fuel penalty of regeneration from the far larger costs of oil dilution, forced workshop regens and lost road time, then sets out a route review and driver briefing that reduce both.
The Ceiling and the Floor: Costing a Fixed-Price Diesel Deal for Thirty Vans
Fleet Cost Control

The Ceiling and the Floor: Costing a Fixed-Price Diesel Deal for Thirty Vans

Fuel hedging arrives wrapped in trading-floor language, but for a thirty-van operator it is simply insurance with a premium you can price. This analysis sets out the real break-even on a fixed-price diesel contract, the friction costs that quotes tend to leave out, and the point at which locking in stops being prudence and starts being a view on the market.
The Blue Tank Audit: Keeping AdBlue Quality and Purchasing Under Control
Telematics & Fleet Operations

The Blue Tank Audit: Keeping AdBlue Quality and Purchasing Under Control

AdBlue is bought by the litre, stored in bulk and often left off the fuel-management spreadsheet, yet poor quality, crystallisation and over-ordering can quietly add hundreds of pounds per van. This audit explains sensible consumption benchmarks for UK vans and trucks, the ISO 22241 checks that matter, and a practical review of storage and purchasing.
The Cheapest Pump Is Not Always the Cheapest Mile: Routing Fuel Stops for UK Fleets
Fleet Cost Control

The Cheapest Pump Is Not Always the Cheapest Mile: Routing Fuel Stops for UK Fleets

A forecourt can advertise a headline price that looks decisive, yet the true cost of filling there depends on detour distance, driver time, tank size and the fuel card terms behind the price board. This guide sets out a repeatable method for UK fleets to map fuel stops around depots and regular routes, then prove the saving with card and telematics data.
Wrong Nozzle, Right Response: A No-Blame Misfuel Protocol for UK Depots
Telematics & Fleet Operations

Wrong Nozzle, Right Response: A No-Blame Misfuel Protocol for UK Depots

A wrong-nozzle fill can turn a routine depot movement into a four-figure bill, especially when drivers hide the mistake. This playbook sets out the real costs, the engineering controls and the no-blame reporting process that gets UK vans and HGVs back on the road faster.
When Pooled Fuel Pays: The True Arithmetic of UK Buying Groups in 2026
Fleet Cost Control

When Pooled Fuel Pays: The True Arithmetic of UK Buying Groups in 2026

Fuel buying groups can show a genuine pence-per-litre saving on paper, but UK SME fleets need to test that saving against fees, rebates, lock-ins and admin time. This costed reality check sets out where pooled purchasing pays in 2026 — and where the arithmetic quietly turns negative.
Tanks Under Scrutiny: An On-Site Fuel Storage Audit for UK Depots
Fleet Cost Control

Tanks Under Scrutiny: An On-Site Fuel Storage Audit for UK Depots

A depot fuel tank is a cost centre, a compliance liability and an insurer’s concern in one. This audit checklist covers bunding, inspections, spill response and records, with common failures that turn a routine site visit into a costly one.
Before the Engine Turns: A Winter Fuel Discipline Guide for UK Depots
Telematics & Fleet Operations

Before the Engine Turns: A Winter Fuel Discipline Guide for UK Depots

Winter fuel waste rarely appears as one obvious line item. It builds through long defrost idles, soft tyres and repeated short runs; this guide sets out a 30-day depot plan to find and reduce it.
Five Quiet Fuel Leaks in Your Telematics Data — and the 30-Day Fix
Telematics & Fleet Operations

Five Quiet Fuel Leaks in Your Telematics Data — and the 30-Day Fix

Telematics reports often hide fuel waste in plain sight. This practical review covers five signals UK fleet operators can export today, with real-world fixes and a 30-day plan to turn the data into lower diesel spend.
The Hidden Ledger: Fuel Cards, Receipts and Reimbursement Costed for 2026
Fleet Cost Control

The Hidden Ledger: Fuel Cards, Receipts and Reimbursement Costed for 2026

Fuel cards, receipted expenses and mileage reimbursement are usually judged on headline fees. This spreadsheet-style road test puts VAT recovery, admin time, leakage and cashflow into the cost per mile, and shows where the apparently cheap option loses money in 2026.