In recent years, fleet managers have seen soaring complexity in an already-demanding role. Really, it’s a cascading effect: as the economy grows, consumers have increased purchasing power (and businesses have more reason to expand), leading to an increased demand for the timely shipment of goods. …
And Here’s How You Can Do It Just as important as it is to keep machinery in prime form, the same goes for lubricants. If not handled and stored properly, they can deteriorate or worse – become contaminated and render the lubricants no longer appropriate…
Commercial freight companies are responsible for the transportation of millions of pounds of goods each year. With the economy on the rise, the ability to transport freight in an organized and efficient manner is a growing challenge. How can companies ensure timely and effective deliveries…
According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), over 70% of all freight tonnage moved throughout the U.S. is done by truck. Importantly, the total amount of goods transported by truck has increased by an impressive 10% in the past year, indicative of a growing economy,…
Automation and other advances in technology have reshaped nearly every corner of the American industrial landscape. From manufacturing to banking, operations are becoming digitalized, computerized, and automated. Is this also the case for the commercial fuel services and the fleet industry? The short answer: yes….
Winter brings many challenges for maintaining your operations. Depending on the location of your business, shorter days can limit your work time, cold weather can impair worker mobility, and ice and snow can make transportation hazardous, not to mention the seasonal illnesses like the flu…
To whom much is given, much is expected. That’s the quote McPherson Oil demonstrates as it begins its 12 Days of Giving. The company started this new tradition so that people would have an easy way to give to those causes close to their hearts during…
This article was written by Adam McMurtrey, Industrial Field Engineer with ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants Company. 75% of all industrial equipment failures are linked to oil contamination. Therefore, maintaining proper oil cleanliness with the right types of filters is critical to the success of any manufacturing operation….
The McPherson Companies Employees were treated to a week of prizes, fun, and food during McPherson Companies’ annual Employee Appreciation Week. Events ranged from breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in various locations to bingo, swag and gift cards. This year, our appreciation week grew in importance…
Oil waste by small automobile repair shops, electric generating stations and fleets is often not disposed of correctly. A lot of times, used oil is simply drained down the pipes, ending up in the ocean. To compound that problem, often fleet managers (and independent rig…
