Fuel Forward

Rating: 4.4	Downloads: 500,000+
Category: Auto & Vehicles	Offer by: Phillips 66 Mobility

Fuel Forward is a mobile application designed to help truck drivers, fleet managers, and delivery companies efficiently manage their fuel operations on the road. It allows users to track fuel stops, expenses, and ELD-required fuel recording for proof of delivery and cost control. Perfect for anyone needing accurate, digital fuel documentation.

The core appeal of Fuel Forward lies in its ability to streamline fuel management by simplifying route planning, offering smart fuel stop suggestions, and providing clear reimbursement tracking. Users gain better control over fuel costs and compliance needs, making their operations smoother and more financially transparent.

App Features

• Interactive Route Planning & Trip Scheduling: Plan routes directly from the app, saving potential fuel stops, and schedule fuel breaks seamlessly. This feature minimizes empty mileage and helps optimize fuel consumption to stick to budget projections.
• Smart Fuel Stop Selection & Price Lookup: Receive real-time data comparing fuel prices across hundreds of stations. Integrating market trends and proximity algorithms, Fuel Forward helps find the cheapest fuel on your route without manual phone checks.
• Automatic ELD Fuel Recording: Easily log required fuel transactions directly into a pair of Qualmate ELDs; the app automatically submits data for your FMCSA required paperwork and automatically reconciles odometer figures. This ensures drivers always comply with regulations and simplifies the administrative paperwork management.
• Smart Reimbursement Management: Automatically calculate eligible fuel expenses for reimbursement based on your company’s policies. Use Fuel Forward as a supervisor to process, approve, and securely log fuel reimbursements, significantly reducing manual accounting work.
• Centralized Fuel Expense Reporting & Analytics: Generate detailed reports that summarize comprehensive driving journeys, spending, stops, and route performance. Decision-makers can spot cost trends, location inefficiencies, and savings opportunities with the clean graphical summaries provided.
• Driver-Focused Dashboard & Notifications: Drivers see their current trip plan, fuel cost estimates, upcoming stops, and low-odometer alerts directly from the home screen. Fuel Forward provides real-time notifications intended to anticipate needs (like arriving at a planned stop) before the driver has to look up information manually.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Significant time reductions for fuel documentation tasks
• Optimized routes leading to noticeable fuel savings
• Comprehensive ELD integration supporting compliance
• Access to real-time fuel pricing across a vast network

Cons:

• ADDITIONAL setup might be necessary for detailed corporate reimbursement rules
• Navigating the full reporting features might be slightly complex for new users
• Complete functionality relies significantly on data connectivity
• ELD hardware must be present and connected for full automatic logging

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does Fuel Forward integrate with my existing ELD device? Will I need to change my truck?

A: Fuel Forward primarily connects wirelessly or via Bluetooth to compatible ELDs like Qualmate via its official software plugin for demonstrative data syncing and logging, significantly simplifying the driver’s workflow. Integration requires acceptable ELD hardware, but using the app’s dashboard, trip planning, and fuel logging features is compatible with a wide range of trucks and fuel operations, even without ELD.

Q: What proof of delivery or fuel documentation can Fuel Forward provide for audits?

A: Fuel Forward automatically records fuel transactions and associates them with the corresponding odometer readings from your ELD. This provides accurate, validated data readily exportable in formats required for fuel logs, expense reports, and potentially as supporting verification for HOS and auditing purposes, ensuring all entries are compliant and defensible with detailed timestamps, gallons, and fuel station records.

Q: Can I track my competitor’s trucks using Fuel Forward?

A: Absolutely not; privacy and operational security are paramount. Fuel Forward solely focuses on providing efficient and accurate fueling and route guidance tools for its own users. We handle sensitive data like truck assignments, routes, and fuel card usage very securely and do not engage in or enable competitor tracking.

Q: Do I need an internet connection to use Fuel Forward’s ELD integration and fuel logging?

A: While a stable background data connection is recommended for syncing logs, price lookups, and generating reports in real-time, Fuel Forward allows manual ELD log entry if connectivity is unavailable. This is accessible via the ELD plugin even offline. Proof of delivery support and full trip analytics require an internet connection to upload data and provide graphical insights.

Q: Is Fuel Forward the same for everyone, small fleets versus large corporations?

A: Fuel Forward is adaptable for drivers, small businesses, and large fleets. The core features like route planning, smart stops, and logging function similarly for all. For larger organizations, the app offers more sophisticated reporting, analytics dashboards, setting controls for fuel policy and user permissions, and add-on features like payroll integration or centralized ELD fleet management through platform-specific add-ons offered by the Fuel Forward support team.

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