Do Small Businesses Use Fleet Cards?

Yes, small businesses still face the same problems larger corporations face on a day to day basis, just on a much smaller scale.

Small business still have to:

  • Manage fleet maintenance, service, and repairs
  • Manage fuel cost
  • Hold employees accountable for fuel purchases
  • Create monthly fuel expense reports

How big does my business have to be to use a fleet card?

There is no minimum on gallons purchased, number of cards ordered, etc. that you need to have to use a fleet card. Anyone who purchases fuel can use a fleet card.

Does my small business need a fleet card?

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you could benefit from using a fleet card.

  • Do you have employees or drivers that purchase fuel?
  • Are you not sure what your drivers are buying?
  • Are you still collecting fuel receipts to create monthly expense reports?
  • Do you spend a lot of time on reporting fuel expenses and fuel tax exemptions?

What types of small businesses use fleet cards?

Here are a few examples of small businesses that use fleet cards:

  • Florist
  • Roofing
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Small trucking
  • Ambulance
  • Paper shredding & document destruction
  • Flooring
  • Office Supply
  • Catering

Basically any business that has company vehicles and needs control over their fuel purchases.

Are you evaluating fleet card programs?