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What Efficient Fleets Do Differently: Fleet Spend Benchmarks

Two fleets can operate in the same city, pay similar prices at the pump, and one spends 55% less per vehicle. We analyzed hundreds of thousands of transactions to show you exactly where the gap comes from—and how to close it.

Whether you manage 3 trucks or 300, this report gives you the benchmarks you need to budget accurately, identify inefficiencies, and see how your fleet stacks up against peers in your industry.

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What's inside

  • Industry benchmarks: Average monthly fuel spend per vehicle by industry so you can compare against your peers
  • Seasonal data: The average fleet sees an 18% swing between summer peak and winter low; see the monthly pattern for your specific industry
  • Regional comparisons: State-by-state fuel cost data, so you know whether your location is working for or against you
  • Efficiency analysis: Within HVAC alone, the top 25% of fleets use 289 gallons per vehicle while the bottom 25% use 1,136—a 293% difference. Find out where you fall
  • Efficiency audit: Benchmark your fleet across volume, location, and operations factors with expert tips on where your biggest savings opportunities are
Metrics from anonymized 2025 internal Coast data. Actual savings and results may vary
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One card for all your employee and business expenses

Put an end to excessive and unauthorized spending

Go beyond the limits of your corporate card. Control employee and business expenses, ensure compliance, and automate your financial processes.

  • Fuel card
  • Expense card
  • Corporate card

Set up spend guardrails

Our collection of precise controls helps you prevent excessive spending. Restrict by time and day, amount spent, fuel type or fuel quantity.

Non-fuel spend limits

Block suspicious transactions

Using GPS data, Coast automatically blocks transactions when there’s a mismatch between the gas station and the vehicle location.

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Keep your cards locked by default

Set up your Coast cards so they can only be used when drivers unlock them with their phone.

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Universal acceptance

Keep your drivers focused on their jobs

Drivers can refuel at any station where Visa is accepted, so they will never need to drive miles to find a station that’s in-network. Less wasted hours, more jobs done.

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Reports

Identify savings opportunities faster

  • Detailed transaction data combined with powerful filters help you interpret your fleet expenses in every possible way.
  • Receive real-time alerts to stay on top of your expenses and quickly address any irregularity.
  • Monitor spending trends at a glance with intuitive charts. Compare expenses across gas stations, vehicles, employees, departments, or locations to easily adjust your spending.
Easy-to-use reports with powerful spending insights
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Fleets like yours love Coast

Try Coast and find out why owners, CFOs, controllers, and fleet managers consistently rate it five stars for value for money, ease of use, and customer service.

We are now saving $50,000 per year

" I like the security features. It nearly eliminates fraud, and is much easier to catch misuse.”

Lance B., CMA Assistant Controller

Mechanical Contractor

Coast has saved us thousands

“Coast has saved us thousands by eliminating fuel fraud and misuse. Plus, their system is easier to use.”

Jeff N, President

Limousine Company

Happy with switch from WEX

“We moved from Wex and are enjoying the user friendly product and we love the rebates on the gas.”

Michael T, Controller

Pharmaceuticals

The best fuel card

“Coast is easy to deploy, easy to use, and more secure than traditional cards.”

Dauphin E, CEO

Pest Control Company

Fantastic fuel card & more

"Being able to uniquely control fuel purchases as well as other categories (like parking) has been a game changer for our workflows."

Chris M, Controller

Construction Company

Working with Coast has been a refreshing change

"The statement is easy to read and I don't waste time deciphering my charges."

Lori S, Owner

Medical Devices Manufacturer

We are so glad we switched from Fuelman!

"The Coast Program is so easy to use. It is very versatile and adaptable to your business."

Gina B, Manager

Plumbing Company

Best fleet fuel company ever

"We are able to fuel at any station allowing our drivers to stay on track and on progress with their schedules and projects."

Tammie B, Account Manager

Building Materials Company

Coast was quick and easy to implement

"Our guys hate new programs and many of them have complimented this one."

Michelle M, Accounting Manager/HR

Construction Company

Coast has been an amazing asset to our business

"Efficient and flexible program that has cut our costs from other fleet/fuel programs."

Tammie B, Account Manager

Building Materials Company

Transformative

"Coast has transformed our fuel management and spending habits!"

Natascha C, Administrator

Construction Company

Excellent fuel, maintenance and supply card

"Cost effective card with great customer service. Easy to use."

Gary M, President

Individual & Family Services

Easy to set up, easy to use

"I like that I can opt for text alerts when cards are used and also the account dashboard is easy to understand."

Paige H, Owner

Construction Company