When peak season ramps up, solid processes are key to maximizing profitability. Bringing on new or temporary techs quickly means needing fast, flexible ways to issue and manage fuel access — without handing over a corporate card.
Here are the top questions we hear from pest control owner-operators, and how Fillip can help you stay in control when things are moving quickly.
1. How quickly can I get fuel cards for new techs?
New techs get their cards in minutes. Invite them to your fleet with just their name and number. They’ll get a text to download the app and add their card to their phone’s wallet.
2. How can I keep track of fuel expenses across all my vehicles and techs?
With multiple technicians using different vehicles, things get complicated fast. Fillip gives you a centralized view of all fuel purchases, broken down by vehicle, driver, date, and location — so nothing slips through the cracks.
3. What happens if a card is lost or someone leaves the company?
You can suspend or cancel a card instantly from the app. Suspending cards is especially handy for seasonal staff that return to work for you - just toggle their card on and they’re good to go.
4. How do I prevent techs from using cards for personal fuel?
Each card is tied to a driver and every transaction is tracked with the vehicle info— so you always know who filled up, where, when, and how much. Our system will catch when something doesn’t seem right, and we’ll notify you right away.
5. Do I still need to collect paper fuel receipts from the field?
Not anymore. All transactions are logged automatically, and drivers are prompted to upload photo receipts at the end of a purchase. That means fewer lost receipts and faster month-end closeouts.
6. Can I restrict fuel purchases outside of work hours?
Yes — you can set rules that block card usage on evenings, weekends, or any time that’s outside your operating hours.
7. How can this help me budget during peak season?
With real-time spend data and historical reporting, you’ll get a clear picture of fuel costs per month, region, . That means more accurate cash flow planning and better job pricing.
8. What kind of reporting is provided?
Fillip provides detailed, exportable transaction data with dates, amounts, locations, and tax info. When fuel usage and costs spike during busy season, the impact on your bookkeeper is minimized. Fillip keeps all transaction data organized, compliant, and easy to reconcile.
9. Do I need a credit check or contract to sign up?
Not with Fillip. You can start using fuel cards with no credit check and no long-term commitments. It’s built to be flexible, just like your business.
10. Why should I use this instead of reimbursing fuel?
Reimbursements create unnecessary admin work, slow down your team, and increase the risk of errors or fraud. Fillip gives you real-time control, visibility, and speed — while also protecting your budget.
Fuel Cards Built for Fast-Moving Pest Control Teams
In a business where service calls come in fast, your fuel process needs to be quick, secure, and reliable. With the right fuel card, you’ll get:
- Complete control over driver spend
- Visibility into every transaction
- Simpler expense tracking and reporting
- Fewer surprises and more peace of mind
Start issuing fuel cards to your team today — no credit check required.