Beat the Heat: Cool Your Operating Costs with HTL & RCPA

Summer squeezes margins. Package volume spikes at this time of year - second only to peak season - and as a result, vehicle mileage increases. 

Repair & maintenance and fuel costs represent two of the major line items on any contractor’s P&L. They’re also, historically, very variable, and therefore hard to predict or project. If fuel costs spike, like they are right now, or if a truck goes down in the midsummer heat, it can decimate a contractor’s already compressed margins.

Read on for immediate solutions for both.

Goodbye Unpredictable Fleet Expenses, Hello Truck Lease

You know that sinking feeling - it’s midsummer, package volume is high, and a truck goes down. Your focus switches from working on your business to working on your trucks. And then the repair bill comes through. That wasn’t in your budget for the week, and now you’re torn between business improvements, and maintenance.

Hello Truck Lease takes those repair bills off the table. Our innovative lease program covers all* repair and maintenance expenses for your HTL vehicles in one predictable weekly payment.

Transmission failure? Covered. Engine trouble? Also covered. Brakes or an oil change? Covered by our nationwide network of carefully vetted service partners.

There’s no down payment** required to get started with our full suite of new, Schedule-B compliant vehicles, including Transits, P700s, P1000s, P1200s, and a new Mercedes cutaway option.

If you've been running your operation around a traditionally owned and financed fleet, and hoping the repair bills stay manageable, summer is a good time to ask yourself whether that gamble is still worth it.

Fuel Anywhere. Save Everywhere.

Just like repair and maintenance, fuel costs can really drag down a P&L. Especially in the summer, when mileage increases and idling time spikes.

The RCPA Fleet Card was developed by contractors, for contractors, to address that very challenge. 

Here’s how it works: cardholders earn rebates on every gallon of fuel purchased, with higher savings at more than 21,000 Premier Fuel Stops nationwide. Save every time you swipe, because the RCPA Fleet Card is accepted anywhere Mastercard® is accepted.

The best part? There are no surprise fees, no monthly fees, no transaction fees, and no sign-up or setup fees. 

RCPA also includes a Savings Dashboard with every account, which gives you a clear view of fuel spend, rebates, and savings in one place. And the Member Benefits don't stop at fuel: RCPA's partner platform connects contractors with savings on workers' comp insurance, payroll, tires, health coverage, and more.

We’re Committed to Helping Contractors Succeed

Hello Truck Lease and RCPA share a common mission: we’re committed to helping contractors succeed at running more efficient, profitable operations.

We’re former contractors - we’ve been in your shoes. We’ve experienced the pain points that keep contractors up at night.

We know repair & maintenance and fuel costs can make or break your operation. And between us, we’ve addressed both.

Convert variable, spiky costs into predictable payments you can actually plan around. Now’s the time, before peak season hits - reach out to Hello Truck Lease and RCPA today.

*Excluding glass, tires, and physical damage.

**No capital payment required; security deposit and delivery fees may apply.

Terms apply. Subject to credit approval. Offer available only for the vehicles specified and quantities may be limited. Valid only for a 36-month minimum term. May be modified or cancelled at any time at Hello Truck Lease's sole discretion. Customer shall provide automobile liability insurance as outlined in the lease agreement. Subject to compliance with lease terms including payment terms, maintenance standards, mileage parameters, and other conditions. Other restrictions may apply. Contact Hello Truck Lease to determine eligibility. 

RCPA rebates are earned on eligible purchases at participating merchants and may vary based on spend volume, merchant participation, account status, and other factors. Rebate amounts and program terms are subject to change at any time. Subject to credit review and approval. Personal guarantee required. The RCPA Fuel Card™ is issued by Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Incorporated.