In a move designed to help the transport industry mitigate the effects of ever-rising fuel prices, Scania has introduced its own fuel card.

The card will be available to all UK transport operators from single-vehicle owner-drivers upwards and will enable companies of all sizes to enjoy bulk fuel prices.

In practice, the Scania Fuel Card will work like a cooperative; by joining forces and purchasing fuel together through a single source – in this case, Scania – the buying power of each individual operator is enhanced.  Operators can apply for the Scania Fuel Card by calling 0844 870 6937 or visiting www.scaniafuelcard.co.uk

"While larger fleets are able to benefit from bulk purchases of fuel, the same does not hold true for smaller operators," said David Hickman, Director – Services Development and Service Sales for Scania (Great Britain) Limited.  "Not only does that cost them, it also puts them at a considerable competitive disadvantage.  So the Scania Fuel Card has been specifically designed with owner-drivers and smaller fleets in mind – although we'd be happy to welcome larger players into the scheme too."

With no card charges for the first 12 months, the Scania Fuel Card programme offers a choice of fuel networks, meaning there is a card that's right for every operation.  Regardless of the supplier-network option selected, the Scania Fuel Card offers a host of benefits in addition to low prices.

The Scania Fuel Card is not restricted to Scania operators, although The Mover understands there are additional benefits to Scania customers.