By consolidating fragmented fuel spend across a 2,000-vehicle fleet into a focused network of preferred merchants, we unlocked meaningful volume leverage at the pump. We also created standardized programs, tighter controls, and data-driven routing, all of which translated to better discounts and fewer leaks. The result: $400K removed from annual run-rate fuel cost—and a clear, workable platform for future savings.
The Challenge
Trigger
Escalating fuel costs without visibility or control.
Status Quo
The PortCo allowed drivers to fuel wherever they wanted and enrolled in card programs with multiple merchants. With no standard controls or leverage, they saw fuel costs increase—and no way to slow their rise.
and Environment
Pressure
Sponsors struggled to understand or mitigate increasing costs.
The JAI Approach
Embedded
We consolidated the PortCo’s fragmented fuel spend into a focused network of preferred merchants.
Pragmatic
We performed routing and volume analytics to help decision-makers steer spend toward preferred locations.
Tactical & Strategic
We standardized fuel card programs, controls, and data capture across locations.
The Turning Point
JAI presented leadership with merchant-level reporting showing “leaky” spend and the impact of routing to preferred stations. With newly-found visibility and a clear roadmap for success, they fully backed the proposed program.
Results
Cost Takeout
Annual run-rate fuel spend dropped by $400K.
Long-term Value
Through tighter controls and data-driven monitoring, leadership minimized leaks and negotiated better discounts.
Behavior Shift
Leadership adopted a managed, rules-based process for fueling—eliminating subjective “case-by-case” decisions by drivers.
