Fleet fuel cards from Rastrac, powered by AtoB, provide a comprehensive solution for managing one of your largest operational expenses. By integrating universal Visa acceptance with Rastrac’s 33 years of telematics expertise, this program delivers significant fuel savings, automated expense tracking, and advanced fraud protection that generic fuel cards cannot match.
Fuel costs typically represent 60% of total fleet operating budgets. Managing these expenses with standard corporate credit cards or cash often leads to administrative headaches and a lack of oversight. Fleet fuel cards solve this problem by providing granular control over every transaction.
Unlike traditional cards, the Rastrac fuel card program is built specifically for the needs of modern fleet operators. Because it operates on the Visa network, it is accepted at 99% of gas stations across the country. Your drivers no longer need to waste time and fuel searching for “in-network” stations, which often negates the small discounts offered by brand-specific cards.
One of the most significant advantages of choosing Rastrac is the synergy between your GPS tracking data and your fuel spend. Fuel theft and “slippage” where fuel is purchased for personal vehicles or non-business use can cost a fleet thousands of dollars annually.
When you pair Rastrac fuel cards with your vehicle tracking platform, the system performs an automatic audit of every transaction. If a card is swiped at a station in Austin, but the GPS data shows the assigned vehicle is currently on a job site in Round Rock, the system identifies the exception immediately. This level of security ensures that every dollar spent on fuel is actually powering your business assets.
Results demonstrate that Rastrac customers save an average of 10¢ per gallon through a combination of direct discounts and the elimination of unauthorized spending. For a fleet of 20 vehicles, these savings can easily exceed $5,000 annually.
Beyond the price per gallon, you save significant administrative time. The platform provides:
The true power of this solution is the consolidation of data. Within the Rastrac platform, you can view your vehicle’s health, its current location, and its recent fuel purchases on a single dashboard. This visibility allows managers to identify high-consumption vehicles that may require maintenance or drivers who may need coaching on more efficient driving habits.
Whether you are managing construction equipment, municipal vehicles, or a commercial delivery fleet, the process of applying and deploying these cards is straightforward. Because the program does not require a traditional credit check, businesses can often get approved and receive their cards within a few business days.
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Q: How is the Rastrac fuel card different from a standard gas station brand card?
A: Standard gas station cards limit your drivers to specific brands, which often leads to wasted fuel and time as drivers search for a qualifying pump. The Rastrac card, powered by AtoB, uses the Visa network. This provides universal acceptance at nearly any station while offering deeper telematics integration that brand-specific cards cannot provide.
Q: Can I set specific spending limits for different drivers or vehicles?
A: Yes. The platform allows you to customize spending controls for every card in your fleet. You can set daily, weekly, or monthly limits, and even restrict purchases to specific times of day or certain days of the week. These controls are managed in real time through your dashboard, providing instant flexibility as your operational needs change.
Q: Does using a fuel card help with tax reporting?
A: Absolutely. One of the primary benefits of the Rastrac fuel card is the automated collection of data. The system tracks the location of purchase, the amount of fuel, and the price paid. This eliminates the need for drivers to save paper receipts and for office staff to manually enter data, reducing the risk of audit errors.
Join over 500 companies that trust Rastrac to manage their assets and expenses. Our team can help you set up your fuel card program and integrate it with your tracking platform in one simple process.
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