Unit number
A vehicle identifier used in fleet records and fuel card reports.
Why It Matters
A unit number links a fuel purchase to a specific truck or trailer. Without it, reports cannot show which vehicle used each gallon, making cost review and IFTA work harder.
How It Shows Up
- Unit number 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 unit number 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 the card prompts for unit number at the pump or in the app.
- Check whether unit numbers appear in transaction exports for IFTA and cost reporting.
- Use consistent unit numbering across fuel cards, ELD records and maintenance logs.
Questions to Ask
- Can unit number be configured by card, driver or unit?
- What does the driver see when a purchase is declined?
- Which report shows attempted exceptions?
Related Fuel Card Profiles
Fuelman Fuel Card
Fuelman public support pages describe fuel controls, PIN authorization, detailed reporting, site locator tools, mobile app lookup and fraud alerts. Public fee details vary by plan and were not treated as confirmed unless shown directly on a current Fuelman pricing page.
AtoB Fuel Card
AtoB offers a fleet fuel card with broad fuel acceptance language, discount tools, controls, app workflows and accounting or IFTA support references. Public pages mention a late payment fee, but applicants should confirm all subscription, card and transaction terms directly.
Coast Fuel Card
Coast offers a modern fleet and fuel card with public positioning around controls and fleet expense management. The reviewed public page supports general card and control claims, while trucking-specific IFTA reporting and exact fee terms should be confirmed with Coast.