Plumbing businesses need more than skilled tradespeople and reliable tools to run a successful business — they need a cost-efficient, secure and easy-to-manage fuel solution that works as hard as they do. For plumbers managing multiple vehicles, job sites, and drivers, fleet fuel cards offer critical advantages in tracking, budgeting, efficiency and control. Shell’s fleet card solutions — the Shell Card Business and Shell Card Business Flex — deliver the perfect fit for today’s plumbing fleets, offering seamless integration of fuel management, monitoring and reporting tools that keep businesses moving.
One of the most powerful features Shell fleet cards offer is purchase controls. Fleet managers can set customized purchase limits to help control spending.
Why Plumbing Businesses Need the Right Fuel Card
Plumbers often manage multiple job locations across a city or region, which means vehicles are constantly on the move. With such movement, fuel expenses, administrative costs and time-consuming manual tracking can add up. Without a smart fleet management solution, it’s easy to lose visibility into purchases, mileage, and driver behavior, which can erode profit margins if managed poorly. A fleet fuel card built for business use offers a centralized, secure and flexible way to manage every gallon of gas or diesel.
A card That Powers Your Business on the Road
Shell offers two powerful fleet cards, Shell Card Business and Shell Card Business FlexT™, designed to match small business owners’ unique demands — including plumbers. These fleet cards go beyond simple payment options at the pump. They act as command centers for fuel spending, operational efficiency and security.
- Shell Card Business provides ongoing rebates of up to 6¢ per gallon at Shell gas stations making it ideal for operations with regular Shell station access.
- Shell Card Business Flex gives your fleet near-universal coverage (accepted at 95% of U.S. gas stations) and access to over 45,000 service locations. It also supports electric vehicle (EV) usage—a forward-thinking perk for eco-conscious fleets. This card includes fuel rebates of up to 5¢ per gallon at Shell fueling stations.
Unlock Control and Reduce Fuel Waste
One of the most powerful features Shell fleet cards offer is purchase controls. Fleet managers can set customized purchase limits to help control spending. These restrictions include parameters based on:
- Time of day
- Days of the week
- Fuel type or grade
- Transaction limits (dollar amount or fuel volume)
- Number of transactions in a specified window of time
- Specific locations or regions
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This level of customization drastically reduces fraud and ensures employees only purchase what’s needed — where it’s needed. Managers and business owners can monitor transactions.. This allows you to track purchases by vehicle, driver or location and respond instantly to any suspicious activity.
With Shell’s business-first approach, plumbers get more than just fuel discounts — they get a tool that drives efficiency and improves their operations.
Mobile Access and On-the-go Management
With tools like Fleet SmartHub and Shell Account Manager, your business has 24/7 access to card activity, transaction history, account settings and driver information. You can make payments, manage limits, and deactivate lost cards directly from a mobile app — no more saving paper receipts or guessing who spent what, where and when.
These tools also allow plumbing businesses to assign Driver IDs, link purchases to specific employees and integrate odometer readings for mileage tracking, making maintenance scheduling and vehicle monitoring far easier.
Simplify Reporting and Enhance Budgeting
Plumbers know that time is money, and simple, transparent reporting helps eliminate wasted time reconciling fuel purchases. Shell’s ClearView™ analytics make it easy to:
- Review spending patterns
- Identify maintenance opportunities
- Evaluate driver efficiency
- Forecast fuel budgeting
Whether your fleet consists of a few vans or dozens of vehicles, this level of data access provides a clearer path to optimizing your fleet management decisions.
Built-In Discounts and Business Perks
In addition to fuel savings, Shell fuel cards also deliver exclusive discounts:
- Up to 20% off at participating Jiffy Lube locations for routine maintenance.
- Access to Shell Rebate Bonus Locations for additional savings.
- Incentives through the Fuel Rewards® program for ongoing rebates.
These added benefits stack up fast — especially for plumbing fleets with frequent service needs and multiple vehicles on the road.
Reduce Risk, Increase Accountability
The risk of fraud, misuse or theft is always a concern for small businesses. Shell’s fuel cards provide businesses with unmatched oversight. Every card is assigned a PIN, includes alerts for unusual transactions, is equipped with purchase controls and can be instantly locked down if lost or stolen. These features combined greatly enhance overall security.
You also gain driver-level insights via WEX’s ClearView Snap and ClearView Essentials, empowering managers to take action if a driver veers off route, refuels in a high-cost area or shows signs of risky behavior.
The Right Fit for any Fleet Size
Whether you operate a two-van plumbing outfit or manage a larger crew across multiple territories, Shell has a fleet card solution to match:
- Small businesses benefit from cost-effective cards with fuel rebates, no fees, and easy onboarding.
- Larger fleets receive support from a dedicated Shell Account Manager and can scale operations seamlessly across the U.S.
Your Road to Smarter Fueling Starts Here
Choosing the right fleet fuel card shouldn’t be an afterthought. With Shell’s business-first approach, plumbers get more than just fuel discounts — they get a tool that drives efficiency, cuts costs and improves their operations. The Shell Card Business and Shell Card Business Flex deliver the tools, support and savings modern plumbing fleets need.
Plumbers don’t just fix problems — they solve them. Shell’s fleet card program for plumbers helps solve one of the biggest operational problems businesses face: controlling fuel costs without sacrificing convenience or oversight.