After signing up for fuel cards the next step is to implement your new fuel cards into your business.
This can include creating your fuel card policy, downloading the relevant apps and tools plus putting in place some security measures.
In this blog post we will help you get started with your new fuel card.
Activate Your Online Account
As soon as your account is created – and before your fuel cards arrive – you will be able to activate your online account.
Our system is called Radius Velocity and you will receive free access to it. This comes in the form of an activation email.
On the system you can create bespoke reports, view and download invoices, plus stop and order new fuel cards.
Learn more about activating your Velocity online account.
Establish Your Fuel Card Policy
Creating a fuel card policy is a vital step for whenever you get fuel cards.
This will include information such as who is assigned which card, the limits in place for each card plus when you handed out each fuel card.
This document is important as it can help to prevent your business from being a victim of fuel fraud.
Download Site Locator App
We advise every customer to download our Fuel Card Site Locator app.
This app contains every single site that the Fuelwise Fuel Card is accepted at, which is over 6,000 fuel stations.
By doing this, you will learn which sites are close to you and which fuel brands you can use your fuel card at.
We also advise you instruct your drivers to download the app, to help prepare them for their first time using the fuel card.
Learn more about our Fuel Card Site Locator app.
Link With Vehicle Telematics
Fuelwise Fuel Cards can be linked with GPS Vehicle Tracking devices that will provide you with accurate Miles Per Gallon reports.
Using these reports, you can educate and inform drivers on how to improve their driving performance.
Our research has found that when effectively implemented it can reduce annual fuel costs by up to 20%.
The amazing savings isn’t the only benefit – both Fuel Cards and Telematics can be managed in the one system, meaning you don’t have to remember loads of usernames and passwords.
Educate Your Drivers
For some staff in your business it may be the first time they have ever had a fuel card, so it’s important to provide some education.
We strongly advise educating drivers on security measures, for example, not writing the PIN on the back of their fuel card.
You can also provide instructions on how to use a fuel card using the guide we have put together.
Need Help With Your Fuel Card Account?
If you need help implementing your new fuel card then complete the form below and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Marketing Manager at Fuelwise
Dominic has been covering the fuel and fleet management industry for over seven years, writing about Fuel Cards, Telematics, and Vehicle Cameras. In 2023 he was awarded the Excellence In Marketing award at the Causeway Chamber Business Awards, followed by the Best Use Of Social Media In Service/B2B at the 2024 NI Social Media Awards. You can connect with Dominic on LinkedIn here.
