There are many reasons fleet managers need to keep their company vehicles properly maintained. But perhaps the two greatest reasons are savings and peace of mind. The CSI Maintenance Management Program offers fleet managers a comprehensive solution for scheduled and emergency maintenance needs. Customized spending limits and controls, online enhanced detailed data collection, and access to the CSI Maintenance Discount Network, allow fleet managers to be confident each company vehicle is properly maintained at the best price available. Additional savings come from eliminating unauthorized spending, and the fact that well-maintained vehicles get better gas mileage and are less likely to need emergency service.

But if an emergency occurs, every fleet manager can be certain that both the driver and vehicle are secure with 24/7 roadside assistance. Scheduled or emergency maintenance can be paid for on the spot by the driver with their CSI Fleet Fuel Card, or with a virtual credit card, processed by our fully staffed maintenance call center that communicates directly with the merchant performing the service.

CSI Fleet Fuel MasterCard^®, the leader in cost savings features for fleet managers, announces its collaboration with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Isuzu) to enhance the benefits for Isuzu Priority Maintenance Customers.

Isuzu’s Priority Maintenance Program offers benefits that provide the lowest cost of ownership for their customers. CSI Fleet Fuel Card’s wide array of savings features include unlimited universal fuel merchant acceptance, real-time online management, controlled spending, a large discount network, and a savings locator which utilizes the most current data available to provide price comparisons of gas and diesel fuel stations across the U.S.

“We are pleased to team up with Isuzu,” said Keith J. Stone, CSI President/CEO. “Both CSI and Isuzu are focused on identifying and implementing the most innovative cost savings features available.”

Shaun Skinner, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Isuzu states, “The Priority Service Maintenance Program has been very successful and is unique to the commercial truck industry. Now with the addition of the CSI Fleet Fuel Card our customers will have another tool to help reduce overall operating costs.”

The Priority Service Maintenance Program fixes preventive maintenance costs with fixed parts and labor expenses for three to six years depending on term, mileage and utilization, as well as savings on additional services such as brake, tire, and substitute vehicle options.

CSI Fleet Fuel Card customers experience savings up to 15%. This may include immediate savings at the pump, additional savings that come from controlling spending, and establishing spending limits such as types of purchases, amounts, PIN and mileage prompts and even when purchases may be made. Fleet managers also monitor purchases and can adjust spending limits online in real-time.

To apply for and learn more about the CSI Fleet Fuel Card, visit www.csifleetfuelcard.com.

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About CSI Enterprises, Inc

CSI Enterprises, Inc. provides a specific line of controlled financial payment products including business fleet fueling/maintenance payment cards, a corporate virtual payment MasterCard^® card and card solutions for corporate purchasing, travel and entertainment spending. Today CSI and its products operate in all fifty states including Canada, Mexico and Caribbean with operating subsidiaries involved in municipal tax reclamation, venture capital and real estate development activities nationwide. Since 1988, CSI Enterprises, Inc. was the first and largest U.S. organization to have a successful corporate asset management and payment network throughout the U.S. and Latin America. CSI MasterCard Corporate Fleet Card is issued by Regions^® Bank, pursuant to a license from MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.

The temperature isn’t the only thing that rises in summer. With the summer heat comes rising fuel prices. It’s an industry standard. In today’s volatile economy, managing fleet fuel expenses is critical to achieving success. Knowing the future is only beneficial to those who choose to do something before it happens. That is why businesses across the county are using the CSI Fleet Fuel Card to counter rising gas prices by immediately reducing fuel expenses, optimizing fleet management, and controlling unnecessary spending.

“We see it every year,” explains Keith J. Stone, CSI President/CEO. “As summer gets closer, fuel prices go up. Too many businesses try to work this additional expense into their budget. But in our economic climate, companies can no longer absorb higher fuel prices. Instead, they are now being proactive by finding innovative ways to reduce expenses, such as the CSI Fleet Fuel Card.”

Companies that incorporate the variety of valuable expense management tools associated with the CSI Fleet Fuel Card experience savings up to 15% or more. Immediate savings come from access to the CSI Savings Discount Network, allowing fleet managers to identify not only low-price merchants, but also those who offer specially negotiated discounted prices to CSI card users. Savings within a given zip code can be significant, ranging from a few cents per gallon to as much as 15 or 20 cents.

According to Stone, true expense management is realized by combining those immediate gas savings with the savings that come from controlling spending, especially the unauthorized kind also known as slippage. “We have developed comprehensive card controls that enable fleet managers to not only establish spending limits of many sorts, but monitor and adjust those limits online and in real time, which almost eliminate slippage,” said Stone.

Every CSI Fleet Fuel Card may be set with both individual purchase and monthly limits, purchase types (fuel only, fuel and repair, fuel, repair and store, etc.), even the days and times purchases may be made as well as options to require different PIN and mileage prompts to make a purchase.

However, good business practices not only mean controlling spending but also being able to provide access to funds when necessary. “Besides monitoring unauthorized spending, there are many other reasons to have real time online monitoring and adjustments. For instance, it can help ensure the safety and security of the employee and company by authorizing limit adjustments during an emergency, such as a one-time purchase for roadside assistance” Stone added.

It’s no secret summertime brings hot weather and high fuel prices. That is why companies with fleets of all sizes, from a handful of vehicles to thousands, are finding new ways now to fight off the inevitable battle against the fuel budget by implementing the CSI Fleet Fuel Card.

To apply for and learn more about the CSI Fleet Fuel Card, visit www.csifleetfuelcard.com.

About CSI Enterprises, Inc

CSI Enterprises Inc. provides a specific line of controlled financial payment products including business fleet fueling/maintenance payment cards, a corporate virtual payment MasterCard® and card solutions for corporate purchasing, travel and entertainment spending. Today CSI and its products operate in all fifty states including Canada, Mexico and Caribbean with operating subsidiaries involved in municipal tax reclamation, venture capital and real estate development activities nationwide. Since 1988, CSI Enterprises Inc. was the first and largest U.S. organization to have a successful corporate asset management and payment network throughout the U.S. and Latin America. CSI MasterCard Corporate Fleet Card is issued by Regions® Bank. 
MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International, Incorporated.

CSI Enterprises, Inc., an established leader in the financial services industry, held their Annual Golf Tournament at the Resort of Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California during the week of January 2-7.  The Tournament, five years running, includes participants from varying backgrounds and corporate relationships brought together to play the time honored game of golf with the purpose of raising money and awareness for charities in need and local communities.  This year, CSI proudly presented a check for $13,500 to the George Gervin Youth Center in San Antonio, Texas and another check for $2,500 to Elk Rapids High School Football Team in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Previous charity benefactors in past years include: Special Olympics, Junior Achievement, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.  "We are extremely grateful for the funds that the CSI Annual Golf Tournament has provided for our organization,” said George Gervin, founder of The George Gervin Youth Center located in San Antonio, Texas. “Furthermore,” said Gervin, “these funds help us carry out the mission of the Center which is to provide training, education, mentoring, tutoring, job placement and supportive services for nearly 1,400 at-risk and disadvantaged youth and their families.” Anyone interested in participating in future CSI tournaments held the first week of each new year, please contact David Disque ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at (239) 947-5169.

According to the latest news on gas prices, fuel costs are expected to rise above $3.00 per gallon by summer 2010. CSI Enterprises Inc. believes businesses must act now in order to manage their fleet expenses and minimize the impact to their bottom line. Successful business management means maximizing cost saving tools to achieve a competitive edge.  CSI Fleet Fuel Card has all of the tools necessary to track, manage, report and control all fleet fuel expenses. "As the economy begins to rebound, companies will begin to increase their activity to meet increasing demands," explains CSI CEO and President Keith Stone. "We have the tools and a professional team in place ready to help our clients manage this volatile expense.” The CSI Fuel Fleet Card is the ultimate tool for businesses to comprehensively manage and control fuel and automotive maintenance expenses. CSI’s industry leading fleet card supplies the perfect suite of tools: “Real-time” Online Access and Account Management, Fuel Savings Tools, Built in Discount Locations, Security – PIN & Mileage Prompting right at the pump, and acceptance at nearly every retail fuel station and truck stop/travel center in the U.S. Many of the largest national fleets use this card platform to manage, control expenses, and SAVE. "What we can offer is very real solutions that help businesses compete and positively affect their bottom line," said Stone. To learn more about the CSI Fleet Fuel Card, visit www.csifleetfuelcard.com.