Location controls

Fuel card settings that restrict card use by merchant, geography, site group or network.

Why It Matters

Location controls affects who can buy fuel, where the card works and how exceptions show up in account review.

How It Shows Up

• Location controls may appear in account settings, card prompts, decline reports or driver setup screens.
• The setting can apply by driver, vehicle, product, merchant, time period or dollar amount.
• It creates value only when someone reviews exceptions and keeps the rules current.

Example

A dispatcher using location controls may allow a driver to buy diesel during a route but block non-fuel purchases or unusual locations. The exact rule depends on the provider's control panel.

Common Mix-Up

A supported control is not automatically active. Ask how it is configured and what happens when a driver needs an override.

What to Check

• Confirm whether location controls can be set by driver, vehicle, product, location or time period.
• Check how overrides work during breakdowns, reroutes or after-hours dispatch.
• Review exception reports so controls do not become unused settings.

Questions to Ask

• Can location controls be configured by card, driver or unit?
• What does the driver see when a purchase is declined?
• Which report shows attempted exceptions?