Fuel theft is a risk to all fleets, and knowing how to stop it is vital. Criminals are getting smarter by the day, but with Cartrack you’ll always be steps ahead. Learn how our fuel monitoring system works and find out why you need it.
'Fuel syphoning' refers to using a hose or any other type of tube to pull fuel out of a fuel tank and into an external container. This is a common form of fuel theft that happens in fleet businesses. If you don't have fuel level sensors, you’ll only see a spike in fuel costs but won’t be able to trace the cause.
The common methods of siphoning include:
You can prevent fuel siphoning by getting sensors that monitor real-time fuel levels, like fuel probes.
There are a few companies that offer multi-layered fuel security solutions in South Africa, and Cartrack is one of the top choices for many businesses. Our multi-layered fuel security solutions include:
The best anti-siphon devices for truck fleets in South Africa are fuel probes, CAN Bus clamps, and fuel analogues. They work with telematics systems to give you factual-level fuel data and alerts of suspicious activities in real-time. The one you should go with depends on the types of trucks you have, so if you want to find out which anti-siphon devices are more compatible with your fleet, make sure you contact us and find out.
The products you can use to secure your fuel tanks against theft or fraud are fuel cap locks, telematics devices, and fuel probes. Fuel cap locks ensure only authorised personnel get access to the tank. Telematics devices give you accurate data about location and distance, helping you identify discrepancies. Fuel probes are sensors placed inside your fuel tank to measure live fuel levels so you get immediate alerts during sudden drops.
At Cartrack we provide professional installation services for fuel security systems provided the devices are provided by us. You can choose between coming to one of our nationwide service centres or having our technicians come to you. Whichever option you choose, you can rest assured that your trucks are in safe hands.
The best practices for understanding and implementing fuel security measures are:
The amount you’ll pay for multi-layered security solutions for your commercial vehicles depends on the layering itself. What are your main concerns? Which type of hardware do you need? Which software do you prefer? How many vehicles are in your fleet? The answers to those questions will determine how much your multi-layered fuel solutions will cost, so be sure to give us a call to kickstart the discussion.
You can track fuel siphoning using our fuel probes or MiFleet solution. Fuel probes are sensors inserted into fuel tanks to measure the live fuel levels. If there’s a sudden rapid drop in fuel levels, you'll get an alert. MiFleet is a cost management platform that monitors fuel by cross-checking the distance travelled, litres in the tank, location, and fuel recipes. If numbers don’t match, you’ll get alerted.
Yes, criminals can still steal your fuel even when you have modern vehicles. The only way to prevent that is by investing in a multi-layered fuel monitoring system. This way, you’ll get alerts about suspicious activities so you can conduct further investigations.
Our fuel management system is a combination of software and hardware that works together to give you fuel-related information. It’s not just one tool. The system consists of many solutions, like:
All these tools work together to give you the complete solution to lower fuel costs, zero theft, and a better understanding of fuel consumption patterns.
The top three benefits of anti-theft technology are:
