NTRCA Members: Save 10%¹ on Your Fuel Bill with the Coast Fleet Card

A fleet fuel card is a type of payment card that helps businesses manage and control fuel expenses for their vehicles. Fuel cards have two main benefits. They allow businesses to monitor fuel usage, including details like the number of gallons purchased, fuel type, and miles-per-gallon (MPG) data. Fleet managers gain valuable insights into their vehicles’ performance and fuel efficiency.

Fuel cards also have the ability to set spending limits and restrict purchases to specific fuel types or locations, reducing the risk of fraud and misuse. This makes it easier to maintain budget control and track fuel expenses accurately.

With Coast’s fuel card, you gain all these benefits and more. The Coast Card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted, requires no personal guarantee, and offers seamless integrations with your existing systems. Plus, you get precise controls over spending and comprehensive fuel reporting to optimize your fleet’s performance.

Coast fleet gas cards help businesses control fuel spending while providing convenience for drivers. They ensure that fuel purchases align with company policies, making fuel management simpler and more secure. Here’s how the process works:

1. **Set Card Rules**: Fleet managers define rules by card, driver or vehicle, specifying spending limits, fuel types, and how frequently fuel can be purchased.
2. **Drivers Use the Cards**: When drivers need to fill up, they unlock cards using a simple and secure mobile system. The card’s controls are then applied, allowing the driver to purchase fuel according to the set rules.
3. **Fleet Managers Monitor Data**: Fleet managers can review transactions in real-time using an online portal. They can monitor fuel usage and detect any signs of fraud or misuse, ensuring transparency and control.

Yes, a fleet card can be a powerful tool for preventing fuel theft. Fleet cards allow businesses to set spending limits, restrict purchases to specific fuel types or locations, and require driver identification before each transaction. These controls ensure that fuel purchases are authorized and align with company policies, reducing the risk of unauthorized spending.

Coast provides an additional layer of protection against fraud through unique features. Integrations with telematics solutions like Azuga, Geotab, or Verizon Connect allow fleet managers to automatically decline transactions when there is a mismatch between the vehicle location and the pump. We’re so confident in our ability to prevent fraud that we offer a fuel fraud guarantee of up to $25,000 per year when our customers use our security features.

A fleet card can help businesses reduce expenses by providing better control over fuel spending and streamlining the tracking of fuel usage. With features like spending limits, purchase restrictions, and detailed reporting, fleet cards help businesses monitor and manage fuel costs more effectively, minimizing waste and unauthorized purchases.

With Coast, customers save an average of 10% on their fuel bills. This is achieved through our unrivaled fraud protection, which prevents unauthorized spending, as well as detailed reporting that identifies opportunities for further savings. Coast’s powerful integrations with telematics systems enhance visibility into fuel usage, while our extensive rebate network offers up to a 9¢ per gallon rebate. These features work together to deliver significant cost savings for fleet managers.

Fleet cards typically provide detailed transaction reports, offering insights into fuel purchases such as the number of gallons purchased, fuel grade, price per gallon, and miles-per-gallon (MPG). These reports help fleet managers track fuel expenses, monitor driver behavior, and maintain vehicle performance.

Coast takes reporting to the next level with real-time data, allowing you to monitor transactions as they happen instead of waiting until the end of the month. This helps you respond quickly to any issues or anomalies.

Coast flags transactions that may require your attention, such as those missing a memo or involving a fuel grade different from the set parameters.

Our reporting includes detailed breakdowns by driver and vehicle, making it easy to spot outliers, identify potential maintenance needs, and optimize fuel efficiency.

Coast also provides unique insights, helping you identify the most expensive gas stations and highlighting vehicles with the lowest fuel efficiency, helping you make informed decisions to optimize your fleet’s performance and costs.

The cost of a fleet card can vary, typically charged either as a monthly subscription fee or per card. Many fleet card providers also add various additional fees that can quickly add up, such as per-gallon administration fees, electronic payment fees, reporting fees, portal access fees, inactive card fees, phone payment fees, and even per-transaction fees for purchases within the U.S.

With Coast, you don’t have to worry about hidden charges. We only charge a straightforward card fee, with no unexpected extras. That means no surprise fees on your statement—just transparent pricing that helps you manage your fleet without additional costs.

Applying for a fleet card should be a straightforward process that can be completed online. You’ll need to provide personal identification details as well as basic information about your business, such as your business name, address, and industry. Many applications may also require some financial details, like a bank statement, to assess your creditworthiness.

With Coast, this process is simple and fast. Unlike other fuel cards, Coast doesn’t require a personal guarantee, and the application won’t impact your personal credit score. You can receive approval in minutes, along with a credit line tailored to your business needs. Once approved, onboarding is quick and easy, and our team is available to assist you every step of the way.