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A Skim Scan Card being inserted into a dispenser

5 min read

Fuel Theft Is Up. Here Is How Smart Operators Are Protecting Their Sites.

Your inventory reconciliation comes in for the week and the variance is bigger than it should be. Not huge. Not enough to make you call anyone. Just one of those numbers you tell yourself you will keep an eye on. Three weeks later it has not gotten...

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7 min read

Card Skimmers Follow the Crowds. The World Cup Is No Different.

It is a busy Saturday on the forecourt. Cars are stacked three deep at every island. A week later, a regular customer calls, upset, because his bank...

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When the Heat Hits, Your Dispenser Slows Down. Here Is Why.

The forecourt is busy. The lunch rush rolls in. A customer pulls up to the pump, swipes the card, lifts the nozzle, and stands there. And stands...

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United Uptime Services Named to 2025 Gilbarco Veeder-Root Circle of Excellence

United Uptime Services has been recognized with the 2025 Gilbarco Circle of Excellence Award and the 2025 Veeder-Root Circle of Excellence Award....

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Storm clouds approaching at dusk, signaling the start of Atlantic hurricane season for fuel site operators

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Hurricane Season Starts Today. Here Is Your Pre-Storm Walk.

June 1 is the official start of Atlantic hurricane season. For operators along the Gulf, the Southeast, and even up the mid-Atlantic, the first named...

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When the Work Is Done: What Closeout Documentation Should Show You

The work is done. The technician's truck is pulling out of the lot. Your dispenser is running, your alarm is cleared, your sump is dry. And then a...

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3 min read

What Bad Fuel Looks Like Before Your Customers Notice

Bad fuel almost never announces itself in a way that gives you a head start. By the time a customer calls back about a stalled vehicle, the fuel has...

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Keeping EV Chargers Working on a Fuel Forecourt

If you have EV chargers on your forecourt, you already know they are different from a fuel dispenser. They look different. They fail differently....

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After the Storm: A Quick Walk-Through for Fuel Sites

The storm passes. The lights come back on. Customers start pulling in. And somewhere on your forecourt, a small thing is starting that will turn into...

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Going Above B10: What to Check Before Increasing Your Biodiesel Blend

If you operate a high-flow truck diesel site, the math on raising your biodiesel blend usually starts with the price spread. When biodiesel and...

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