Fuelling insight with Silvey Fleet Monitor
Fuel card provider Silvey Fleet has outlined the advantages of its Monitor fuel card option, which links to the company’s Miles Monitor fleet management software.
The package can assist fleets with detailed insights to inform future decisions such as deciding on new fleet vehicles, says the company, as well as enabling drivers to access competitively priced fuel at over 6,800 filling stations.
“To record information on our fleet management platform, all drivers need is a smartphone so they can log all their journeys on our Miles Monitor app,” said Silvey Fleet.
“Over time the software captures essential data including recording the type of journeys, driving styles, etc, which can help you evaluate the routes your drivers take to ensure you have the most efficient vehicle.
“Unlike many fuel cards operators, at Silvey Fleet we start by evaluating the routes your drivers take to generate a true understanding of your business, it’s drivers and the routes they take. In doing this we are able to create a fuel card solution that is bespoke to your organisation and to develop a lasting, full-service partnership that saves your business time and money in the long run.”
The firm continued: “To help with budgeting and planning ahead, we email weekly updates for the competitive fixed price of fuel for the forthcoming week – the price you see per litre is the price your drivers will pay as they fill their tank.
“Depending upon the routes and locations your drivers regularly take your Silvey Fleet account manager might suggest a combination of fuel cards. This ensures that your fleet can access fuel wherever and whenever they need it and at the right price.”
With accounting increasingly moving away from paper and more towards cloud reporting, fleet managers can see all the fleets fuel purchased via Silvey Fleet’s online portal, the company adds. Each month it sends out a single invoice detailing all the fuel card transactions.
“What’s more, since the Monitor fuel card includes our mobile app drivers can record any additional expenses, such as travel-related costs, directly on the app by capturing a photo of the receipt,” the firm added.
“Fleet managers can instantly see receipts as they are received, making for more accurate processing of drivers’ receipts and ultimately reimbursement.
“This simplified process saves fleet managers time by cutting out unnecessary admin associated with collecting receipts and producing HMRC compliant reports – since our software does this all for you.”
If employees drive personal vehicles whilst on business, Miles Monitor removes the time-consuming task of requesting copies of driving licences, MOT and insurance certificates, the company adds.
“Our Grey Fleet Compliance service is available via our app. Drivers simply upload a copy of their driving licence and our team will do the necessary checks to validate their details, providing you with a clear audit trail for your business. The app will send out automated and timely reminders to your employees annually.”
In addition, to help combat the possibility of fuel card misuse, each transaction is securely logged and associated with an employee, with information on what was purchased and where. Similar to a debit or credit card, fuel cards are protected by PINs, minimising the risk of theft and overspending.
The company also highlights its customer service offering.
“Our dedicated account managers are one of the key reasons why many of our customers choose us as their fuel card company, and it’s the reason so many of our customers stay,” it said.
“They will take the time to understand your business, looking at the routes your drivers use regularly and the key fuel locations so they always know where the nearest petrol stations are.
“Since we work with different networks we can provide fuel cards for a variety of fuelling options, from petrol or diesel orientated cards, to cards that are accepted across national HGV sites.”
The company works with major fuel card networks including Esso, UK Fuels, Fastfuel and Keyfuels.
“We can provide fuel cards for businesses who have small fleets of just 20 vehicles, right up to large fleets with more than 700 vehicles. From HGV to to LCV fleets, we know that our solutions could save the business both time and money, plus make your drivers’ lives easier by having a card to pay for their fuel and expenses.”
