Fleet operators can remotely monitor and manage their fueling devices from any location using a PC, tablet, or mobile device.
Photo: Dover Fueling Solutions
Dover Fueling Solutions, recently launched its PetroVend Synergy Fuel Site Controller, or PetroVend Synergy FSC. The singular platform is aimed toward supporting business fleet operations with onsite fueling.
Consolidating to a Streamlined System
PetroVend Synergy FSC consolidates multiple functionalities, including advanced Proprietary Card File (PCF) capabilities, right into a streamlined package.
By integrating previously separate systems into one comprehensive solution, PetroVend Synergy FSC can simplify operations and reduce points of failure, resulting in cost savings for fleet customers.
Fleet operators can now remotely monitor and manage their fueling devices from any location using a PC, tablet, or mobile device by watching transactions in real-time.
When combined with DX Fleet, a required subscription to be used of the platform, PetroVend Synergy FSC provides real-time visibility into site operations, transactions, and alerts, allowing for proactive issues management from afar.
“With PetroVend Synergy FSC, we’re delivering a comprehensive solution to key challenges fleet operators face daily,” DFS Fleet Product Management Senior Manager Michael Boyd said. “By integrating distant monitoring, advanced PCF capabilities and streamlined hardware, PetroVend Synergy FSC sets a brand new industry benchmark for operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.”
Customizing Solutions for Fleet Customers
PetroVend Synergy FSC’s enhanced PCF capabilities allow fleet managers to set specific fueling rules based on vehicle type, time of day, and fuel type, ensuring precise control over fuel distribution and site operations and enhancing overall efficiency.
PetroVend Synergy FSC streamlines hardware requirements by integrating dispenser communications into the controller. This simplifies installation and maintenance.
Protecting Fueling Sites From Misuse
There are several safety features built into the PCF capabilities to prevent unauthorized access and fuel theft, Boyd told Automotive Fleet.
One in every of these features is mileage reasonability, which asks users for odometer readings from the vehicles on the time of fueling. A spread might be set within the system to validate whether the vehicle has attempted to fuel too repeatedly or might be used to trace vehicle maintenance schedules.
One other security feature is wrong PCF entries, which allows limits to be implemented if users don’t enter the proper credentials a set variety of times. For instance, a limit can include additional prompts and even disabling the cardboard.
The limit can even trigger an alert within the system that might be tracked.
Pump sentry alerts are one other security feature built into the controller. Pump sentry is triggered when the system sees three zero-quantity transactions at a pump sequentially. This might appear to be someone attempting to siphon fuel from the pump.
The alarm is tracked within the system and is one in every of the most important reasons the DX Fleet dashboard keeps records of zero-quantity transactions.
What’s Next for PetroVend Synergy FSC
PetroVend Synergy FSC will soon support Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), which captures vehicle identification data without drivers needing to do anything. The answer will transition AVI to a software-based integration, significantly simplifying the method.
In response to Boyd, AVI for PetroVend Synergy FSC will launch mid-2025.
The answer can even expand its capabilities to incorporate fleet card processing, starting with Wex integration. This feature will enable operators to administer multiple fleet cards seamlessly, further enhancing efficiency and growth.
The previous generation of Dover’s fuel site controller forced additional third-party integration and devices to facilitate connectivity to fleet networks for authorization. With the adoption of the Synergy platform, those capabilities can be found in-house to authorize and drive network traffic safely.
Customers will now not must create additional accounts with other firms or purchase hardware on-site to employ fleet networks, Boyd said.
This Article First Appeared At www.automotive-fleet.com
