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6 Tips for Preventing Oil Varnishing

Oil varnish can create significant problems for your fleet vehicles, causing you to lose money by investing in preventable repairs or replacements. When oil varnish is present, it affects your vehicle’s components and makes them less effective. Understanding oil varnish and how to prevent it can better equip you to handle this potential issue. Our…

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Mineral-Based vs. Synthetic Oils

The debate between mineral-based and synthetic oils for engines has raged for decades. Both oil types have their pros and cons, so it is essential to break down synthetic vs. mineral oil before deciding on the best type for your fleet. What Are Mineral-Based Oils? Mineral-based oils originate from natural sources like crude oil found in the…

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How to Make Your Truck Fleet Last Longer

Extending fleet longevity can help your business cut costs and maximize productivity. Although you cannot eliminate every barrier, you can do many things to save fuel costs and ensure your trucks provide a long life of work. This guide shares effective fleet management tips, including how to save fuel, when to service your trucks, and…

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Guide to Lubricant Price Increases in 2023

Lubricant prices change often due to the oil industry’s complexity and continuous fluctuations. Many factors play a part in motor lubricant prices, including environmental factors, politics, civil unrest, and transportation costs. Lubricant prices will change in 2023, but what will factor into these changes in the near future? Below, we will explore the relationship between…

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Renewable Fuel

The world is starting to shift, and we are constantly looking for new ways to help the environment and stop climate change. Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource, so we must find alternatives to power our infrastructure. Renewable fuels are an excellent solution to help consumers power their vehicles. Renewable fuel is slowly gaining popularity…

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Branded vs. Unbranded Fuels for Commercial Fleets

One of the most common questions for all consumers is whether the branded product is better than the generic, unbranded version. Federal organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) institute regulations determining the minimum requirements for products consumers use. One product they regulate heavily is gasoline. To reduce…

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What Are the Diesel Fuel Grades?

Today’s commercial trucking businesses rely on various grades of diesel fuel to power their fleets. This fuel type, particularly diesel fuel,  is widely chosen in the trucking industry because it is more efficient for larger vehicles than gasoline. Additionally, diesel fuel is closely regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which means fuel types sold throughout…

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Benefits of Wholesale Gasoline

Convenience stores, gas stations, truck stops, government agencies, and businesses that operate large commercial fleets are just a few of our customers that rely on gasoline to drive their business. Purchasing unbranded fuel is less expensive because it does not come with a Refiner’s Brand, providing a cost-effective purchasing option. As one of the oldest…