As your local bulk fuel provider, we understand why customers who rely on fuel to get the job done need to protect their operation through effective management of fuel security. Without question, the rising cost of fuel has made it a high value asset impacting all of us through increased operational costs, heightened ramifications of fuel loss and an escalation of fuel theft. To ensure continuity of daily operations and continued profitability, it has become essential for everyone to safeguard their fuel supply.
Implementing effective fuel security controls to guard against loss and theft requires a multifaceted approach. Consideration of both potential internal and external threats is fundamental to developing a plan that fully protects your fuel assets. That means finding solutions to everything from human error, wastage or spills, unapproved fuel usage or side fillings, to inflated mileage, fuel card fraud, and siphoning from vehicles.
To avoid being the target of this type of illegal activity, we suggest you consider all the ways that your business can be at risk and determine which controls are necessary to reduce or eliminate that risk. Selecting the most effective controls can give you peace of mind and guarantee a return on your investment.
Bear in mind that without the proper controls, fuel theft is difficult to identify and manage particularly if huge amounts of fuel are being used on a daily basis. You might begin the process of identifying risks by asking yourself the following questions to help determine where your operation may be most vulnerable. Targeting these vulnerabilities will allow you to establish how best to incorporate proven fuel security solutions for your utmost protection:
- Is the equipment used for storage and dispensing faulty?
- Do you have fuel monitoring and management systems?
- Have you installed anti-siphoning devices, locks or other means of limiting access?
- Does your operation use fuel cards?
- Are your cards set up to include limitations and facilitate tracking transactions?
- Does your employee orientation and training include instruction on fuel security and the legal ramifications of employee theft?
- Do you train everyone with access to your fuel on the proper use of equipment and procedures to prevent spills, leaks and wastage?
- Are their scheduled and impromptu audits of inventory and equipment?
Once you have completed your analysis of the general state of your fuel security, you will need to develop a plan to address any deficiencies by implementing appropriate fuel security measures. As your local bulk fuel supplier, we will be able to assist you by providing access to many proven fuel security solutions.
If an audit of your equipment has revealed that your storage and dispensing equipment are in need of an upgrade or overhaul, our capable staff can assist you in determining which equipment is essential to your operation and expedite the purchase of that equipment. This simple act of upgrading or replacing damaged storage and poorly functioning dispensing equipment can significantly reduce fuel loss and give you an immediate return on your investment.
If you are satisfied with the condition of your equipment, the next thing to consider is who has access to your fuel and under what terms. We offer several solutions to take the guesswork out of fuel consumption and provide tried and true means of monitoring and managing fuel usage in your operation. By adopting these measures, control of your fuel assets will be directly in your hands and give you the ability to stop unauthorized use and manage your fuel more efficiently.
Contact our Swift Current location or the B&A Petroleum Ltd. location nearest you to ask about any or all of the following solutions to fuel monitoring and management or visit our products and services pages for more information.
Our B&A Petroleum Ltd. SuperPass Network Cards can be used to access all of our locations and Petro Canada cardlocks, retail stations and convenience stores across Canada. Using these cards can increase your fuel security and control by allowing you to monitor and manage fuel purchases at sites other than your home location.
Each card has its own P.I.N. number which gives you the ability to track purchases made on that card by date and time of purchase, details of products purchased and a tax breakdown for each transaction, all of which are included in your monthly statement. In addition to these controls, you can place a number of restrictions specific to each card limiting the parameters for its usage and be confident that you can access information about your cards at any time.
Lastly, we know that fuel monitoring and management systems are the most effective means of identifying and rectifying threats to your operation. We offer Tattle Systems and Fuel Lock as viable solutions to fuel monitoring and management and strongly recommend investing in these sophisticated systems to protect your fuel assets. Both Fuel Tattle Gauge and Fuel Lock use the latest technology available and provide real time feedback for enhanced awareness, responsiveness, security and confidence.
Tattle Systems guarantee real time fuel level monitoring through remote access using the online portal or Tattle Systems GO mobile app. Tattle Fuel Guage has proven to be very effective as a remote monitoring and data solution for optimal management of stock and fuel levels, alert notifications for theft prevention, generating data and minimizing the impact on the environment.
Fuel Lock offers increased fuel security by limiting user access to P.I.N. pad authorization only. Each user is assigned a unique P.I.N. number which enables you to monitor their consumption virtually in real time or through detailed reports identifying user numbers. As the owner of the Fuel Lock system, you can set controls by applying individual usage restrictions to each P.I.N number and receive alerts when tanks are accessed or low.
Not only are these systems cost effective and efficient controls, they are quite versatile. These durable products can be connected to several different fuel applications and are also able to withstand our harsh environment. And while each system offers effective solutions and advanced fuel security on its own, they are highly compatible and complimentary when used together further increasing their value.
Fuel security is the cornerstone of fuel dependent businesses and because it is such a valuable commodity, fuel assets will always have a significant impact on whether a business is prosperous or not. We know the best way to manage fuel security risk is by eliminating waste and theft through education and vigilantly monitoring and managing fuel assets, equipment and staff, in conjunction with, enhanced lighting, secure enclosures, security cameras, anti-siphoning devices, security signage, and reporting suspicious activity. We don’t just deliver fuel; we deliver fuel security solutions!
