The headache of split fuel management
Maybe this sounds familiar: You’ve got one system for managing depot refuelling, another spreadsheet for your onsite tank, and your drivers are jotting down litres on scraps of paper (when they remember). That kind of chaos makes it almost impossible to spot irregular behaviour or understand your true diesel spend.
And worse? It opens the door to fraud and fuel loss. You know the tricks. Falsified litres, late-night top-ups, ghost transactions. It happens more often than we care to admit.
One system. All your diesel data.
Here’s the thing, TFN Homebase puts a stop to the confusion. It’s one centralised platform where both your on road refuelling and onsite tank usage are managed under the same account, even though they remain distinct services. Whether your driver fills up at a TFN depot in Johannesburg or at your own tank in Upington, you get the full picture in one place, from one platform. No more toggling between tabs or guessing what went where.
You see:
- Every refuel event, regardless of location
- Total litres dispensed and cost per litre
- Driver behaviour
- Clean, consolidated reports to support your decision-making
It’s like flipping on a floodlight after years of fumbling with a torch.
Farmers and fleet owners, this one’s for you
If you’ve got a yard tank or farm tank onsite, Homebase is built with you in mind. It’s already helping large fleet operators and farmers across SA manage their fuel smarter.
And if you’re already buying bulk diesel from TFN (20,000 litres or more) Homebase comes at no extra cost. Just plug it into your current flow and get going. But even if you’re not purchasing in bulk, it’s still available. You’ll simply pay a small fee per litre dispensed.
Homebase and Wholesale? A power pair.
Here’s where things get even better: if you’re buying bulk fuel through TFN Wholesale, pairing it with Homebase gives you full-circle control. The diesel lands straight into your tank, and from there, every drop is tracked. It’s the kind of operational control that turns good businesses into great ones.
You’re not just saving on litres: you’re gaining time, accountability, and peace of mind.
No fluff. Just fuel that works harder.
At TFN, we don’t believe in overcomplicating things. Homebase wasn’t designed to wow you with tech jargon. It was built to solve a real issue in your day-to-day operations: too many gaps, not enough visibility. With Homebase, every litre tells a story and you’re finally the one holding the pen.
Ready to take control of your diesel?
Chat to TFN today about setting up Homebase for your yard or farm. One system. Endless visibility.
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TFN’s all-in-one fuel and logistics platform is designed to support the people keeping South Africa’s citrus industry alive: https://dev.tfn.co.za/fuel-price/
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