Whether you're a fleet manager or an individual vehicle owner, the key to success lies in fuel management. The quest to efficiently manage fuel consumption has been a perpetual challenge for anyone in the transportation industry. Traditionally, keeping track of vehicle performance and fuel consumption has been a manual, time-consuming, and often inaccurate process. Odometer […]
Copelands Tours, who are one of the largest coach operators in North Staffordshire, invested in a Merridale MX-I complete fuel management package after losing confidence with their existing pump. With a fleet of 28 coaches refilling around 38,000 liters of diesel a month, they needed a replacement they could rely on. Howard Jones of Copelands […]
With this transition, customers utilising dial-up communication for fuel management systems face a crucial decision: upgrade or replace their equipment. The Analog-to-Digital Transition The UK's decision to retire analogue phone lines is a part of a global trend to modernise communication infrastructure. As technology evolves, analogue systems are being phased out in favour of more […]
“We’ve had our Merridale system since 2008 and I can think of only two occasions when it has failed in some way. Merridale had it back up and running both times within a day. I cannot fault the system or service at all and until I have no other choice, I have no desire to […]
This transition is driven by a combination of environmental, economic, and sustainability factors. Here's a closer look at why councils are moving towards using HVO over diesel-: Environmental Benefits: HVO is a cleaner-burning fuel compared to diesel. It produces significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides (NOx). This […]
One of the critical steps in this transition is the gradual phasing out of diesel vehicles. The government had initially planned to ban the sale of new diesel cars and vans by 2030. This ambitious target was part of the broader plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a commitment made to combat climate change. […]
Bland’s, who have depots in Stamford, Rutland, and Peterborough, have been using Merridale’s equipment and software since upgrading their systems in April 2023. Before this, they did all their refuelling off-site and relied on receipts and handwritten notes for their reporting. “We didn’t have any on-site fuelling before having our Merridale system installed. All our […]
Redhurst Quarry, which is a part of the Ibstock Brick Company and predominantly supplies their clay, had a new Merridale tank and pump installed in May 2023 to refuel their fleet of 10 heavy-duty plant vehicles. Darren Glasse, Quarries Support Manager for Ibstock at Redhurst, told us “Before Merridale we had a 40-year-old storage tank […]
As they showcased their latest products and solutions, Merridale Ltd not only made a significant impression but also walked away from the event with a sense of triumph. The Tow Show, held annually, is a premier gathering for professionals in the towing and recovery sector, featuring an impressive array of industry players. It serves as […]
“The installation of Merridale equipment and transition to FuelWorks was painless and three years in we are still smiling” exclaimed Bristol Waste’s fleet manager, Iain Fortune. “The help desk and after-purchase care have been brilliant. Whenever we’ve needed new datakeys, they’ve been sent through and set up in no time. We’ve also damaged the pipes […]
