Why Legacy Cards Fail with Sam Lamerato

Public fleet leaders don’t lose sleep over fuel prices alone.

They lose sleep over not knowing.

No accurate odometer.
No location.
No time stamp.
No confirmation the fuel even went into the right vehicle.

When that happens, the problem isn’t always fraud. The problem is always lack of visibility.

If you’re managing public funds, “trust” isn’t enough. You’re expected to reconcile every transaction, explain every exception, and defend every dollar. And when your fueling data can’t answer basic questions, the burden falls back on the fleet team.

That’s exactly what Samuel Lamerato breaks down in this Refueled video. He speaks plainly about why traditional P cards and legacy fuel cards leave fleets blind in key areas, why after-the-fact investigations waste time and credibility, and why accurate, timely fueling data is no longer optional for public agencies.

This isn’t about assuming bad intent.

It’s about having clear, auditable answers when public dollars are on the line.

Watch the video to hear Sam’s perspective.