Fuel theft is one of the biggest concerns experienced by fleet managers and business owners across the globe. This concern has been the driving force behind the advancements in fuel management and monitoring technology that is being used in the market today. However, what makes a fuel management system good? And how can it help in the detection and prevention of fuel theft? This is what we will be exploring in the article below:
How is fuel being stolen?
There are a few methods in which an employee, thief, or syndicate member can use to commit fuel theft. These methods can include siphoning fuel directly from the tank (whether static or mobile), draining fuel from the return line, charging for additional fuel (employees can do this by filling up additional containers with fuel and charging it under the vehicle), delivering the incorrect amount of fuel (this occurs when an employee or syndicate member delivers fuel and charges you for a certain amount but only delivers a portion of that).
The need for total transparency
With fuel management systems like Landmark FuelSecure, you can easily monitor fuel being dispensed, added, siphoned, or used per transaction. Our easy-to-use dashboard can provide you with comprehensive insights into your fleets’ fuel usage per vehicle, per trip, in real-time, further allowing you to make informed decisions on the go. Fuel management systems can help fleet managers drastically reduce and even eliminate instances of fuel theft and fraud, protecting your bottom line.
Software features to smile at
With so many fuel management and monitoring systems on the market, it can be difficult for fleet managers to make the right decision. This is where Landmark FuelSecures’ fuel monitoring software takes the cake. Let’s take a look at some of the software features you can have access to:
- Real-time streaming: View fuel-readings / levels on demand directly from the fuel tank when fuel is dispensed, added, being siphoned, or consumed per transaction.
- Schedule alerts: Easily schedule alerts and set priority on scheduled alerts through our easy-to-use dashboard.
- Centralised monitoring: With access to comprehensive reports, you can stay-in-the-know when it comes to your fleet operations and easily identify instances of fraud or theft through one central monitoring platform.
- Easy-to-use App: Our user-friendly app was developed to enable the user to be in total control, at all times of all their fuel transactions, receipts and usage – including real time, live push notification s of thefts, fill-ups, overspeed and a myriad more.
Easy-to-understand reports
Being overwhelmed with data that is difficult to read or understand can create more problems for fleet managers than it solves. With Landmark FuelSecure’s versatile fuel management dashboard, you can easily view the fleets’ fuel usage by day, week, or month, and per vehicle type. You can customise the dashboard to showcase the information you want to see at a glance, giving you information you need – hassle-free.
Accuracy in your fuel management data
When it comes to full transparency regarding your fleets’ fuel usage, data accuracy must be the word of the day. When looking at fuel management systems, always be sure to enquire about the accuracy of the reports generated. This way, you can guarantee the quality of information being received to make educated decisions regarding your fleet’s operations. Here are examples of what can happen if your reports aren’t accurate:
- Theft and fraud: Employees can identify gaps in the systems reports and take advantage of that to commit fraud. Due to the inaccurate fuel readings’ who is to say that extra R1000 wasn’t used to refuel the truck.
- Account and tax: When the amount for fuel purchased does not align with fuel used, inconsistencies can arise which can wreak havoc on your accounts. Meaning you may pay more tax than you needed to or need to undergo a lengthy audit to identify potential human error or fraud.
- Vehicle maintenance: Receiving inaccurate data can create issues regarding your vehicle maintenance schedule, as you will not be able to discern whether the added fuel usage is associated with poor vehicle performance, bad driving behaviour, or fuel skimming.
Get notified when theft occurs
Catching fuel theft in the act has always been considered a challenge for fleet managers. However, with Landmark FuelSecure’s fuel management and monitoring device you can set up and receive custom alerts for fuel being dispensed, added, or removed, and if the fuel tank registers a sudden drop in fuel. This gives you the opportunity to act and respond promptly to the theft.
Some of the main features that ensures fuel theft prevention and detection:
- One size fits all: The probes can be shortened or extended (up to 6 meters) to fit virtually any tank.
- Hassle-free maintenance: No maintenance of the fuel probe required, you simply install the probe and start receiving reports.
- Detect and prevent fraud: With access to comprehensive fuel reports, schedule alerts, and real-time readings, you can easily identify and react to suspicious or fraudulent behaviour.
- Comprehensive reports: Receive comprehensive and detailed reports regarding your fleets’ fuel usage per day, week, month, or year
- Easy-to-use dashboard: Easily set up your alerts on our user-friendly dashboard that can be accessed across devices (Android, Apple, and Microsoft)
How can Landmark FuelSecure help you?
The state-of-the-art fuel probe technology offered by Landmark FuelSecure can be fitted to static or mobile tanks and provides live monitoring of fuel within the tank. This can be coupled with our anti-siphoning device which is perfectly fitted to the fuelling cap of the tank, preventing would-be thieves from being able to siphon fuel.
Our fuel management systems can be tailored to your fleet specs and budget requirements and can be fitted in small, medium, and enterprise sized fleets. These systems have assisted our clients in fast identification and elimination of fuel theft within their fleet.
Stop fuel theft in its tracks
With the increase in fuel prices impacting business operational costs, the need for fuel management and monitoring devices has become a necessity. Contact the Landmark FuelSecure team on +27 (0) 11 728 4757 or email us at info@landmarkfuelsecure.co.za and let our experts help you reduce your risk and maximise your cost-savings with fuel management solutions you can rely on.
