Common Fuel Management Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Turn costly errors into smarter fleet performance.

Real-World Consequence

– One mistake. Big cost. – A truck in Chennai was filled with the wrong fuel. – Result? Engine failure, days of downtime, massive repair bills.

Mistake #1: Fuel Theft & Pilferage

– Fuel theft often goes unnoticed. – Without real-time tracking, it adds up fast. – Use sensors + GPS to spot suspicious fuel use.

Mistake #2: Manual Fuel Logs

– Paper logs = Human error. – One small mistake can ruin your fuel budget.a – Switch to automated, accurate tracking.

Mistake #3: Inefficient Driving

– Harsh braking and idling waste fuel. – But most fleets don’t track it. – Monitor driver behavior, coach for efficiency.