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How to Monitor Vehicle Fuel Using Fuel Sensors and MiFleet from Cartrack

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Key Takeaways:
  1. Prevent fuel card misuse by automatically importing transaction data into MiFleet in less than 1 minute
  2. Identify fraudulent claims filling by matching receipts and telemetry data including location and time
  3. Compare fuel consumption per km between vehicles to find the most wasteful units and take corrective action
Businesses that rely on fleet operations for daily productivity often face critical issues related to fuel consumption. Fuel prices that continue to rise and excessive fuel usage often lead to escalating operational costs. Although fuel prices are beyond our control, finding ways to minimise fuel consumption can be prioritised.

Trucks on the road with Cartrack's MiFleet fuel sensor overlay to monitor vehicle fuel.

Cartrack has the solution! Fuel sensors and the MiFleet feature from Cartrack Indonesia are highly effective in managing and monitoring fleet fuel usage for greater efficiency. Cartrack Indonesia’s fuel sensors Cartrack Indonesia are used to monitor vehicle fuel consumption and efficiency. Meanwhile, MiFleet is a feature within Fleet Web Cartrack Indonesia that helps manage costs and ensures that fuel consumption is used appropriately.

Here's how to monitor fuel usage using fuel sensors and MiFleet from Cartrack:

1. Prevent fuel card misuse

Preventing fuel card misuse can be achieved through MiFleet’s key feature from Cartrack Indonesia. This feature is capable of providing instant alerts when potential fuel card misuse is detected. How does it work? MiFleet is connected to fuel transaction data recorded for each vehicle. When a company or business uses a card for fuel refuelling, the process of importing card transaction data into MiFleet can be completed in less than one minute, allowing fuel card misuse to be detected immediately. Simple, isn’t it?

2. Identify potential fraud in fuel claim submissions

Detecting potential fuel claim fraud is now easier with Cartrack Indonesia’s fuel sensors. The sensor's algorithm automatically matches fuel receipts with the vehicle's actual refueling data. Any discrepancy is flagged as a risk, allowing businesses to immediately validate transactions and prevent fraudulent claims.

In addition to its ability to identify fraud risks, the fuel sensor from Cartrack Indonesia also has other useful functions. You can verify the location, date, and time of refuelling to confirm whether it actually took place at the petrol station. In addition, its ability to track the amount of fuel filled allows you to ensure that the quantity recorded on the receipt matches the actual amount pumped into the vehicle.

Close-up of the fuel sensor on the metallic fuel tank for monitoring vehicle fuel with MiFleet Cartrack.

3. Compare fuel costs and consumption between vehicles

With MiFleet, comparing costs and fuel consumption between vehicles is now more transparent. MiFleet’s Fuel Report feature is highly comprehensive, providing clear comparisons of fuel consumption across different vehicles. Meanwhile, MiFleet also displays the number of litres of fuel used per kilometre. This data provides valuable insights for taking further steps to optimise fuel usage and reduce operational costs.

The above are the issues that can be monitored in fuel usage when using Fuel Sensors and the MiFleet feature from Cartrack Indonesia. By utilising Cartrack Indonesia’s telematics solutions, you can gain real-time insights into fuel consumption for each vehicle. The benefit is that businesses can achieve fuel savings of up to 30% each month! This not only improves fuel efficiency but also has a positive impact on vehicle operating budgets.

Start improving your vehicle’s efficiency and fuel savings now with Cartrack Indonesia!

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