A growing number of fleet operators are choosing the Merridale vLink system as the primary method for vehicle authentication. Orders are now being processed to retrofit the vLink reader head and cable to existing depot fuelling points, as well as for new installations. The vLink system consists of a highly robust vLink reader unit on […]
Merridale has taken steps to obtain certification of its depot fuel dispensing equipment in order to comply with the latest technical standards. This follows the recent reclassification of flammable products, which brings diesel fuel into the scope of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations. (DSEAR). In effect fleet depot fuelling facilities are now subject […]
MIS Fuel Monitoring will be highlighting its Merridale Fuel Works web-based Fuel Management Service at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show. Fuelling at the depot has been simplified by using new methods for obtaining the vehicle mileage recording. Merridale has introduced a vehicle mounted wireless transponder which can communicate directly with the Merridale Fuel management system […]
Most businesses based on road transport are highly competitive and the winners will be those that have a clear understanding of their day to day operational costs. As they say – if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Measuring vehicle fuel consumption is fairly straight forward. Traditionally expressed as miles per gallon or […]
Proximity data tags are an important development in security ID or vehicle authentication for depot fuelling systems. Since there is no need for any physical contact, they offer absolute resilience compared to any other ID devices currently on the market. They are simply hold up and read. There are no touching parts or reader interfaces […]
Every month we are seeing more of our customers making the transition from in-house client based fuel management to web-based reporting with Merridale FuelWorks. For instance, each of the customers featured in this edition of our newsletter has implemented the Merridale FuelWorks solution - either as part of a new build depot facility or as an […]
When commercial depot fuelling facilities were first introduced, they were equipped with pump dispensers which had been developed originally to meet the requirements of service stations for private motorists. Performance and accuracy was taken for granted, for these pumps had been designed to meet the high standards required for retail sales. However with the pressure […]
Latest development of the functionality provided by the Merridale web-based fuel management service, FuelWorks includes support for mobile bowser fuelling operations. This is good news for users deploying fuel supplies to isolated plant and machinery. Applications cover farming, peat extraction, quarries and construction. FuelWorks v6.02 features a storage tank configuration page which allows users to […]
To be fully effective a depot Fuel Management solution requires a totally integrated approach - accounting for every drop of fuel that is delivered into, as well as dispensed, from the storage tank. Without a proper audit trail backed up by absolute stock reconciliation, your business could be exposed to potential financial losses from theft, […]
After two decades in business, we have built up a significant customer base, most of whom have remained faithful to Merridale fuel management systems. Indeed much credit for the development of Merridale products is due to feedback from our customers and our shared experience. We do appreciate this loyalty. Special thanks also go to our […]
