Best Practices¶
Daily operations¶
Morning routine¶
- Submit the Morning Confirmation before any fuel is dispensed. This establishes the opening totalizer readings for the day.
- If opening dip readings are required, take them before opening the forecourt.
- Verify each nozzle reading against the previous reading — an unexpected drop (negative delta) indicates a possible error.
During the day¶
- Log deliveries as they arrive, while the truck and driver are still on site. Capture the truck dip and site dips immediately before and after offloading.
- Report any pump anomalies (suspected meter errors, slow pumps) via a support ticket immediately.
Evening routine¶
- Submit the Evening Confirmation after the last fuel sale, before closing.
- Verify that the payment breakdown totals match your shift takings.
- Lock the day end before leaving — this ensures the morning confirmation can proceed the next day.
Data quality¶
- Never estimate readings — always read directly from the pump display or dipstick.
- Attach photos for all nozzle readings and dip measurements where feasible. Photos provide audit evidence and help resolve disputes.
- Enter the correct date — if you are catching up on missed days, use the correct historical date.
- Investigate variances immediately — a variance that seems small today can indicate a growing problem.
Security¶
- Do not share your login — each user should have their own named account.
- Log out when you are finished, especially on shared devices.
- Report unusual activity — if you see records you did not create, notify your administrator immediately.
- Admin accounts should be used only for administration tasks. Use a Back Office or Support account for day-to-day work.
- Change temporary passwords immediately after first login.
Wet-stock management¶
- Reconcile dip readings vs book stock daily. Do not let variances accumulate.
- Investigate any variance above 0.5% of throughput.
- Ensure dip charts are accurate and up to date. An outdated chart leads to systematic calculation errors.
- Conduct regular pump tests to verify meter accuracy. A pump dispensing short is both a compliance issue and a revenue loss.
- Keep transporter records current so delivery records are linked to the correct company and vehicle.
User administration¶
- Create individual accounts — never share credentials.
- Deactivate accounts promptly when staff leave.
- Use the My Team section (Support role) to provision operational staff.