How to Get the Most Out of Your Milo’s Fuel Card: Smart Strategies for Maximum Savings

Fuel isn’t just a cost—it’s a controllable lever in your operation. But only if you’re using the right tools and using them intelligently. That’s why thousands of fleets turn to Milo’s Fuel Card—not just for access to fuel, but for visibility, control, and savings.

If you’ve already joined the Milo network, great. You’ve taken the first big step. Now let’s make sure you’re getting every ounce of value out of your fuel program. Here are the key strategies and tips to maximize the benefits of your Milo card—starting today.

1. Use Milo’s Preferred Network for the Best Rates

Milo negotiates deep discounts with thousands of fueling locations across the country—but those savings are network-dependent.

Pro tip: Stick to Milo’s preferred fueling locations as much as possible. The more your drivers fuel within the network, the more your fleet benefits from Milo’s real-time pump pricing and waived surcharges.

✅ Set up alerts for out-of-network transactions
✅ Use Milo’s station locator to plan routes with high-savings stops
✅ Educate drivers on preferred locations along their routes

2. Set Realistic but Firm Card Controls

The Milo card is built to be flexible—but that doesn’t mean it should be loose.

Customize your card controls based on driver roles, vehicle types, and fueling needs. Whether that’s limits per transaction, per day, or per week, the right control strategy will protect your budget without creating friction.

Suggestions:

  • Cap gallons per fill-up based on tank size

  • Set purchase hours that align with shift schedules

  • Restrict purchases to fuel-only, unless approved otherwise

💡 Not sure what’s realistic? Milo’s team can help you benchmark based on similar fleets.

3. Leverage Telematics Integration to Spot Waste and Theft

One of Milo’s strongest features is its ability to integrate with your existing GPS and telematics systems.

When these systems are connected, you can:

  • Cross-check fuel purchases with actual vehicle locations

  • Detect fraud (like fueling when the vehicle isn’t present)

  • Track idle time and fuel efficiency per driver

📈 Use this data to coach better habits, reduce unauthorized usage, and spot costly behavior before it becomes a trend.

4. Analyze Driver Behavior to Optimize Fuel Efficiency

Milo doesn’t just show you transactions—it shows you patterns.

Through weekly and monthly reporting dashboards, you can:

  • Identify top fuel savers and reward them

  • Detect inefficient routes or excess detours

  • Coach underperforming drivers with clear, data-backed examples

🔁 Turn data into driver performance reviews and incentives. Fuel-efficient behavior is both coachable and rewardable.

5. Set Up Fuel Mitigation Plans With Milo Support

Not sure where your fleet is bleeding fuel dollars? Milo offers free fuel mitigation planning as part of your program.

What this means for you:

  • A dedicated strategist will help you analyze spend by driver, region, vehicle, and station

  • You’ll uncover missed savings opportunities and areas to tighten controls

  • You’ll get proactive recommendations—not just a monthly statement

🧠 Think of Milo as part of your operations team, not just a card in your wallet.

6. Monitor Real-Time Activity to Stay Proactive

Fraud, overspending, and bad habits don’t wait for monthly reports. With Milo’s platform, you can access real-time alerts and transaction summaries to catch problems as they happen.

Examples:

  • Unexpected fueling location or time of day? You’ll know.

  • Driver went over the gallon cap? You’ll be notified.

  • Fuel at a station $0.30 higher than nearby options? You can course-correct fast.

📲 Mobile access gives managers the power to act—on the road or in the office.

7. Train and Involve Your Drivers

Even the best card and tools won’t save money if drivers don’t understand the “why.”

Train your team on:

  • How to find network stations

  • Why limits exist and how they protect the team

  • What great fueling behavior looks like (and how it’s rewarded)

👷‍♂️ Create buy-in. When drivers understand how fueling smarter helps everyone, you’ll see real change.

Final Thoughts: The Milo Card Is More Than a Payment Tool

It’s a performance lever, a fraud deterrent, and a cost-saving strategy rolled into one. But like any tool, it works best when it’s used with intention.

Want to go beyond the basics? Connect with your Milo support team to schedule a fleet review and uncover ways to boost ROI right now.

Every fill-up tells a story. With Milo, you get to write it.

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