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Annual FORS Conference 2024

Annual FORS Conference 2024: Save the Date!

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The Annual FORS Conference 2024 is set to take place on October 15th at the ICC, Birmingham. As one of the most popular events for fleet operators and industry professionals, this year’s conference promises to deliver valuable insights, networking opportunities, and access to innovative solutions for fleet management.

Event Overview

  • Date: October 15th, 2024
  • Location: ICC, Birmingham
  • Time: Full-day event

Join fleet operators, transport managers, and industry experts at the FORS Conference 2024 to explore the latest trends and innovations in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of fleet management.

Meet Fuel Card Services at FORS Conference 2024

We are excited to announce that Fuel Card Services, the only Affinity Partner for fuel and Telematics solutions, will be present at the FORS Conference 2024. As a trusted partner for FORS customers, we offer a range of services that help fleet operators save time, money, and reduce environmental impact.

Why Choose Fuel Card Services?

  • Exclusive Offers: Free FORS-branded fuel cards (RRP £12), up to 10p per litre fuel savings, and free CO2 reporting
  • Telematic Savings: Up to 10% off products and subscriptions.
  • Mileage Count Discount: Reduced from £6.50 to £4.50 per month.
  • Fuel Cost Savings: Fixed-rate cards save 3-5p per litre below the National Average and up to 10p compared to motorway prices.
  • Simplified Invoicing: One weekly, HMRC-approved invoice via direct debit—no need for receipts or petty cash.
  • Dedicated Account Manager: Personalised support for all your queries.
  • Free Access to MyFleetHub: Manage accounts, run reports, and order/cancel cards with ease.
  • Wide Network Coverage: Access to BP, Shell, ESSO, Keyfuels, UK Fuels, EV cards, and more.
  • Pre-Negotiated Service Rates: Discounts on repairs, servicing, MOTs, tyres, and glass.
  • Extensive Acceptance: Our cards are accepted at over 90% of stations, including EV charging options.

To find out more join Fuel Card Services at the FORS annual conference (Stand 38).

Why Attend the FORS Conference 2024?

The Annual FORS Conference is a must-attend event for anyone involved in fleet management. Here are just a few reasons why you should join us:

  • Insightful Sessions and Workshops: Learn from leading industry experts on topics ranging from fleet safety to sustainability.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, partners, and suppliers who share your commitment to excellence in fleet operations.
  • Access to Innovative Solutions: Explore the latest tools, technologies, and strategies to improve fleet performance, safety, and compliance.

Registration Information

Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your fleet operations! Registration is here FORS Annual Conference 2024 – Register. Ensure you secure your spot at the Annual FORS Conference 2024.

Register Now to join the conversation and take your fleet management to the next level!

If you have any questions about the Annal FORS Conference or would like more information about Fuel Card Services, feel free to contact us. Our team is here to help!

Fuel Card Services (part of DCC plc) Expands Fleet Management Solutions with Acquisition of Cubo, a Leading Expert in Integrated Telematics and Communications

Fuel Card Services Expands Fleet Management Solutions with Acquisition of Cubo

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Fuel Card Services (part of DCC plc) has expanded their fleet management solutions with the acquisition of Cubo, a leading expert in integrated telematics and communications.

This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Fuel Card Services’ journey to becoming a leading provider of fleet management solutions, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses. With Cubo’s expertise, Fuel Card Services will now offer a wider range of tailored telematics solutions.

These enhanced offerings include:

  • A suite of fully integrated solutions, enabling customers to track driver behaviours and employee productivity in real time, from anywhere in the world.
  • Camera Smart, high-quality fleet cameras with the power to drive down insurance premiums, improve driver behaviour and overall driver safety.
  • Integrated telematics systems including Track Smart, Fuel Smart, Tacho Smart and Trailer Smartall of which help protect and optimise your most valuable assets and give you access to a range of user-friendly reports by driver/vehicle and at fleet level.
  • Telecommunications Solutions – with flexitime and telecommuting here to stay, your business needs to adapt to a new way of working. Cubo work with organisations to find the technology and connectivity that your people need to work just as effectively away from the office, as they do in it.
  • Essential tools to ensure your business stays up to date with the latest legislation including compliance with Direct Vision Standard (DVS), driver hours regulations and tachograph monitoring.

The new solutions empower fleet operators to easily meet regulatory requirements, enhance safety standards, and optimise overall fleet performance. Additionally, the My Cubo portal provides real-time access to drivers, vehicles and assets, streamlining fleet management through digitalisation.

Jenny McQuaid, Managing Director at Fuel Card Services, said “We are thrilled to introduce these new solutions that address critical needs when managing a fleet. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best tools to optimise their operations, ensure compliance and improve sustainability. This acquisition will help drive the overall DCC Cleaner Energy In Your Power strategy.”

Conor Patton, Sales and Marketing Director at Cubo, added: “We are excited to join Fuel Card Services and contribute to its goal of becoming a leading provider of fleet management solutions. Together, we will continue to innovate and develop solutions that meet the demands of the modern fleet industry.”

Fuel Card Servcices wins bp award

Fuel Card Services Wins bp Award

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We’re thrilled to announce that Fuel Card Services has won a prestigious award at bp’s annual distributor awards ceremony, “Elevate.”

This event celebrates the achievements of bp fuel card resellers across the country, recognising their dedication to selling the bp proposition.

Held at Mercedes Benz World, our team were met with open arms as we celebrated how we’ve contributed to the success of bp.

The highlight?

Fuel Card Services was honoured with the title of “bp’s Most Engaged Distributor 2024”

This incredible achievement highlights the efforts of everyone at Fuel Card Services. We’re incredibly proud of winning this award and are committed to defending our title in 2025!

Congratulations once again to the entire team. Here’s to continued success as we partner with bp to deliver exceptional service!

Our New Burnley Office!

Our Modern Workspace Opens in Burnley

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Fuel Card Services is modernising. Our goal is to become a leading provider of fleet management solutions, and this brand-new office is a major step forward.

Our brand-new office in the heart of Burnley boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, comfortably accommodating over 200 employees. Featuring stunning views of Pendle Hill, the team can enjoy their coffee whilst watching the sun peek over the rolling hills.

Designed with creativity, collaboration, and employee well-being in mind, this cutting-edge workspace is the perfect environment for future success.

What’s New:

  • Collaboration spaces
  • Training area with pods
  • Brew station overlooking Pendle Hill
  • Faith room
  • Shower and locker rooms
  • Commissioned special wall art from a local artist

Burnley office murals

Fuel Card Services has also placed a high importance on sustainability.

A certified, carbon-neutral waste company collects all waste, making sure nothing goes to landfill. Waste is sorted and recycled where possible.

Any non-recyclable waste is turned into refuse-derived fuel, which is used as an alternative to fossil fuels in power plants.

Jenny McQuaid, Managing Director at Fuel Card Services said: “The opening of our new office shows our commitment to giving our people a great place to work. I’m very excited about this modern office, which has spaces designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and collaboration. This will help us grow and reach our goal of becoming a leading provider of fleet management solutions.”

This state-of-the-art office is one we can be proud of, giving us the space to deliver more exceptional service than ever!

We’re excited to embark on this new chapter in Burnley and for the future of Fuel Card Services.

Driver ID Software: How Can Your Fleet Benefit?

Car ID Software For Fleet Drivers

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Fleet management solutions come in all shapes and sizes but one of the most fundamental elements of a functioning fleet management suite is the ability to identify drivers. For schedule changes, accidents, incidents or complaints, it pays to identify drivers quickly. This is where driver ID comes into play.

In this blog, we will examine driver ID, including driver ID software, and why this fundamental element of fleet management and telematics is so important for the effective and accurate monitoring and analysis of driver data.

What Is a Fleet Car ID Software?

Driver identification is a system that helps fleet managers identify which driver is operating a specific vehicle at any given time. This is achieved through various methods like key fobs, RFID cards, or in-vehicle keypads.

How does fleet driver identification work?

  1. Every driver uses his or her personal RFID card.
  2. A car is equipped with an in-car card reader with a GPS tracking unit installed on the dashboard to identify the current driver of the car.
  3. After switching on the vehicle, the driver must scan the RFID card. If they do not, a loud buzzing sound is activated.
  4. At the beginning of the trip, the driver indicates the type of the trip: business, private, or commute.
  5. From there, driving behaviour and working hours start to get tracked and monitored automatically.
  6. Moreover, the driver also receives feedback about their driving habits there and then in real-time.
  7. You can monitor all activities live from your office, including scheduled reports and dashboards.

Why is it important to identify every driver in your fleet before they drive?

Linking each driver to a specific vehicle will help the fleet manager interpret data correctly and ascribe responsibility to the right individuals.

In addition, safety for the fleet improves because only authorised drivers can scan into and operate the vehicles.

Benefits of Driver ID Software

Implementing a form of driver ID software is essential for fleet managers looking to further streamline their fleet operations, and the benefits speak for themselves.

Increased fleet driver accountability

Driver ID links drivers directly to vehicles, their usage, and the behaviour exhibited during that time. Harsh braking, time spent idling, speeding and other driving habits can be tracked by individual drivers regardless of the vehicle they are driving, increasing accountability for conduct behind the wheel.

ID fobs, cards and keypads can also help remove the risk of unauthorised vehicle usage and theft which we discuss in our 2024 fleet survey, utilising ignition immobilisation.

Accurate fleet data and reporting

Tied closely with accountability, implementing driver ID increases the accuracy of data and reporting. Offering more detailed avenues with which to organise and analyse fleet data, driver ID helps elevate reporting, giving you better opportunities to streamline fleet operations.

Minimised fleet administration

Organising driver data without driver ID can be time-consuming and clunky. Utilising intelligent driver ID software can help you compile information easily by automating mileage tracking, working time and other important records.

Increased fleet efficiency

Implementing driver ID software increases the efficiency of your fleet operations by removing outdated steps associated with older driver tracking methods. By eliminating physical paper trails and automating the driver identification process you can save time and money for your fleet.

Driver ID-Integrated Telematics

Driver ID is a core element of a functional telematics system. Streamlining driver tracking and helping to reduce reliance on the paper trail, a driver ID system integrated with your telematics software can quickly save you time and help to elevate your fleet management.

Tele-Gence from Fuel Card Service is a versatile telematics system that is adaptable to your fleet needs. With add-ons including driver ID, dash cams, vehicle and asset trackers and privacy buttons, you can build a fleet telematics system that works for your business and fleet usage.

Driver Behaviour Scores with Driver ID

Utilising driver ID and tracking, Tele-Gence telematics software gives drivers a score out of 100 for key driving behaviours:

  • Speeding
  • Harsh Cornering
  • Harsh Braking
  • Harsh Acceleration

This information can help you find areas requiring improvement, stand-out drivers and those who pose risks on the road, giving you the ability to place funding, fleet driver training and fleet driver development in the right places.

Car ID solutions from Fuel Card Services

Telematics systems aren’t the only way that you can streamline your fleet operations. The right suite of fleet software and tools can help you to further reduce time and money spent on administration, cut down fuel usage and streamline your payments.

At Fuel Card Services we have a vast range of fleet solutions to put to work. From fuel cards and charge cards that offer great savings and fuel station access whatever shape or size your fleet is, to MyDriveSafe which improves your fleet safety by making vehicle checks quicker and easier to manage.

If you are looking to implement a fleet telematics system that utilises leading technology including driver ID, get in touch with our experts today.