Oil Tips

As 2018 quickly approaches, have you thought through how you’ll save your fleet money? Perhaps you want to strengthen your relationships with fuel services partners, or maybe you’re hoping to improve drivers’ behavior.   No matter what the new year brings you, reducing overall costs is at the forefront of every fleet manager’s mind. Here’s how you…

Benefits of Recycled Oil

29 Nov 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

Most truckers know that they shouldn’t dump oil after a change, but they may not be aware of the eco-friendliest option: recycling.  At no fault of their own, people are uneducated about the importance of recycling oil. We all share the duty of taking care…

6 Ways Data is Increasing Fleet Efficiency

25 Oct 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

Increasing fleet efficiency goes a long way to reducing costs and improving driver safety on the road. Driver’s routes, idle times, use of retail fuel services, and other issues all contribute to overall efficiency.  Data can seem intimidating for many fleet managers, resulting them in ignoring valuable insights. Taking the time to…

3 Tips for Reducing Your Fleet’s Security Risks

16 Oct 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

Fleet managers know that their line of business can be fraught with security risks. Real-time data information can help, but only if you have the time and resources to sift through it all. Management tools can help you dig through your big data, leading to deeper insights and better strategies.   You trust your drivers to…

5 Surprising Ways Big Data Could Affect Fleet Management

25 Sep 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

With technology improving more and more every year, fleet efficiency is higher than ever. Data analysis is often overlooked and not made a priority, but the value big data can bring to your company should not be ignored.   Every aspect of fleet management from route optimization, to fuel services, to the reduction of waste is improved through large…

3 Benefits of Managed Fuel Services

18 Sep 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

When managing a fleet, fuel is a necessary but costly expense that cuts into your bottom line. Keeping track of your employee’s receipts and driving habits is nearly impossible without an organized management system.  That is where managed retail fuel services can play a pivotal role in optimizing your company’s spending. Implementing a fuel management system gives you increased control over…

Generating a profit is a top priority for convenience stores that sell gasoline to consumers. Most gas stations only generate a few cents a gallon from sales at the pump to customers. The less money that is spent maintaining gas pumps, keeping fuel tanks full,…

How Temperature Stable is Your Lubricant?

22 Feb 2017, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

If lubricants are a part of your business, maintaining the quality of these oil products is essential. The oil company that supplies your lubricants should offer a broad assortment of products for commercial, industrial, and consumer uses. This includes convenience stores that sell gasoline and…

Winter Oil Storage 101

14 Dec 2016, Posted by McPherson Oil in Oil Tips

Winter’s cold temperatures have an adverse effect on many things, including your motor oil. This is often because often, the storage areas where oil is kept are not climate controlled. By knowing how winter affects oil, businesses and oil company suppliers can work together to…