OUR CLIENTS AND CHANNEL PARTNERS SAY IT BEST:
“Glenn and the Sokolis team have been great to work with. They consistently provide valuable information and suggestions related to our fuel purchasing habits. We are continuing to find ways to build value in the relationship.”
Alan W. Bradshaw, VP Quality Mgmt
Club Assist
"I always thought that we were buying our fuel at the best possible price, and was skeptical that the Sokolis Group could save us money. We took a chance and engaged their services. We were able to save enough money in the first two months to cover the cost of their services for the entire year with all of the savings now going straight to the bottom line."
East Penn Manufacturing has been buying millions of gallons of fuel a year for our fleet. The Sokolis Group has definitely saved us a significant amount of money with very little effort on our part. With their help we are able to direct our drivers where to fuel for the best diesel prices. Sokolis has used their experience to negotiate discounts for our company. They watch our fuel program like they were on our staff. We enjoy working with them.
David J. Byrne, Vice President of Finance
East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc.
We have more information today on our fuel purchases than ever before, and this has allowed us to better control where we purchase our fuel, identify theft, and better plan for our consumption and financial reporting. The support we receive from the Sokolis team has been instrumental to Cardinal Health’s fuel management program and strategy, and I would encourage other private fleet operators to explore for themselves the savings opportunities associated with using Sokolis Group services. Glen and his team are a wealth of knowledge, and the time spent talking with them is never wasted.
With a private fleet in the top 100 nationally based on size, fuel is a major part of our operating budget. We started working with the Sokolis group last year as one leg of a multi-legged strategy for controlling fuel costs. The Sokolis team has helped Cardinal Health purchase our fuel more effectively across the multiple fleet domiciles we operate in the U.S. Additionally, they took on a number of the back office task associated with developing a commercial truck stop and fuel card network, auditing our fuel tickets, and reporting results.
Scott F. Claus
Sokolis Group has done a wonderful job for our company. Their knowledge of the fuel supply chain is unmatched. They have been able to help us save a lot of money in our fuel procurement and improved our vendor services. I would recommend them to any fleet that does not have a full time fuel manager or who needs additional help on fuel related projects.
"We have found them to be extremely knowledgeable, honest and upfront on fuel management. They have been able to put together a fuel planning program for AAA that will help our club fleets and 10,000 plus roadside assistance providers operating over 40,000 vehicles across the country reduce their overall fleet fuel costs through improved fueling practices and fuel purchasing controls."
Doug McLendon
Director, Roadside Programs and Benefits
AAA Automotive
"This is one of the best partnering programs to be afforded the Trailways Team in a long time; providing our motorcoach companies a means in which helps them save across-the-board; not only in the procurement of fuel as well as managing fuel consumption.
Sokolis Group delivers a comprehensive, cost-effective fuel management program, which provides our operators discounted fuel cost procurement and day-to-day usage oversight; an operational tool necessary to survive in today's world of ground transport challenges. Trailways is proud to partner with the Sokolis Group who can help our network stay ahead of the curveball constantly thrown by world fuel markets."
Gale C. Ellsworth
President/CEO
Trailways
"Your in-depth understanding of fuel markets and supply chains has been very valuable to me. Your advice will help to provide a sound basis of good information from which to advocate for public policies which encourage efficient markets, serve consumers will and set the stage for economic growth."
Brian Higgins
Member of 111th Congress
United States of America
27th District of New York
"With a fuel expense of 30 to 35 million a year to not have one person dedicated entirely to that expense is not a good way to handle business. To be able to hire a group of fleet fuel experts to manage our fuel was an easy decision. We looked at it from the standpoint of a savings per gallon, but more from one resource dedicated to fuel expense. Sokolis Groups fuel consultants' brings more experience to the table and options and are easy to work with."
Gary Schiefelbein
Vice President of Business Controls & Risk Management
Jack Cooper Transport
"Sokolis Group's fuel consulting services can offer a tremendous cost savings. Our AAA club fleets have experienced impressive monthly savings as a direct result of the fuel management program Sokolis Group developed for them. In any economic condition, everyone can benefit from these fuel savings programs."
Marshall L. Doney, Vice President
AAA Automotive
"The Sokolis Group is a seamless extension of IDC's fuel procurement and fuel management system --- with demonstrated broad knowledge and experience supporting the transportation industry, Glen and his team have delivered at and above expectations.
Their efforts complement the strong relationships with our existing fuel sourcing partners as well as facilitating new fuel relationships and opportunities to maximize the value of our fuel programs nationwide. They simply improve our bottom line!"
Jim Tener, CFO
Interstate Dis. Co.
"Our manager's are so busy with day to day activities that the purchase of fuel is understandably not the top priority to us. The decision to enlist Sokolis Group as our fuel management and fuel consultant has allowed our manager's to concentrate more on their day to day activities and leave the fuel management to them."
Guy Griffith, VP Operations
Republic National Distributing Co.
"Diesel fuel purchasing is not the core competency of our business, so having Sokolis Group on board gives us a sense of security in this unfamiliar industry."
Mike DiLarso, Corp. VP of Operations
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
“Glen Sokolis has deep, domain expertise at fuel management and fuel consulting. Through mutual clients generated through our strategic partnership, it is quite evident that the Sokolis Group has the ability to substantially reduce fuel expense.
I would highly recommend Glen and his team of fuel experts to all fleet fuel operators who are interested in managing their fuel programs much more cost-effectively.”
Steve Johnson, VP
Mobile Management Resources
"I would recommend Sokolis Group to anyone looking to do a better job with their fuel management and fuel purchasing process."
Kevin McPoyle, CEO
KMRD Partners
"Sokolis Group has been a great partner to work with. It's clear that their clients benefits from the in depth knowledge of the fuel industry and strategic relationships they have developed over the years. Glen is a great resource to help companies manage their fuel purchases in a more cost effective way."
Ken Moore, Executive Director, National Account Sales
FleetCor Technologies
"By reducing and offsetting its own footprint, Sokolis Group is sending a strong message that it is serious about fuel-use reduction and energy efficiency. That's good news for its clients and for the environment. We're happy to have them onboard as a Carbon Free Partner."
Eric Carlson
Executive Director of Carbonfund.org
"I was the CFO for Pilot Travel Centers for 14 years, and most recently was the CEO of Performance Transportation Services (PTS) for the past 4 years. PTS was the 2nd largest car haul carrier with over 1700 trucks and 2500 employees.
We used the Sokolis Group at PTS in a number of areas including fuel management and they did an OUTSTANDING job for us!! In my mind, their cost is a small price to pay to make sure fuel savings are identified AND achieved.
Our company saved over 2.2 million dollars over 4 years with the programs that Sokolis put in place."
Jeff Cornish, CEO
Performance Transportation Services
"We heard a lot about the Sokolis Group from a few other AAA locations. Everyone had nothing but nice things to say about how much money they saved them and how timely they were with information. We reviewed their offering and couldn’t be happier.
More important is their people are terrific they take the time to make sure you understand and get what you need. Best of all, we have fleet fuel experts now in our corner."
Tom Renshaw
Sr. Manager, Fleet Services
AAA Auto Club South
"We have had nothing but a positive experience with their fuel knowledge and customer service."
Paula Kasprzyk, Corp. Purchasing Agent
Edw. C. Levy Co.
"Thanks again for all of your support. Your persistence and compassion are truly appreciated. We couldn't have done it without Sokolis."
Melanie Jumonville, MPH
Chief Operating Officer
Philabundance
"Glen Sokolis is a truly unique leader that I admire. His down to earth style coupled with a strong passion for setting and achieving goals helped ensure success for or projects.
In addition, his enthusiasm and positive outlook are contagious. Everything about Glen says "Winner" and the Sokolis Group is a "Winner".
I strongly recommend Sokolis Group to anyone considering buying any fuel."
Howard Abrams, VP
American List Council
"Glen Sokolis is a driven fuel management workhorse who knows how to get things done. He is up front with what he wants and expects so that nothing is unclear. He is also very personable. Bottom line is that Glen gets results."
Chad Dombroski, Director
Yara
"Sokolis Group and I have had the opportunity to have mutual clients and deliver fuel solutions to them. They have a strong reputation in the fuel industry as being knowledgeable and professional."
Michael Thompson, SVP Sales & Marketing
Fleet One
“The Sokolis Group continues to provide us with valuable information on the state of the fuel community today and tomorrow.
This information continues to be useful in the business planning and budgetary processes. Sokolis Group has been instrumental in establishing audit and review programs to monitor daily fuel usage.
We continue to work with them to take full advantage of enhanced fuel discount and fuel rebate programs.
There staff is committed to working with us in streamline our reporting processes and reduce our overall fuel cost.”
Bruce Lytle,
Director Fleet Ops.
AAA Western & Central New York
"Glen is a creative thinker who puts ideas into action. He clearly defines problems and works to resolve issues. Customer service is very important to him at Sokolis Group where customer relationships require depth in order to deliver comprehensive fuel programs. Glen thinks proactively and created a progressive environment at Sokolis Group."
McKenzie Egender, Director
DTN Refined Fuels
"We have worked with the Sokolis Group in the past on many accounts. They are experts in fuel management and very easy to deal with."
Randy Morgan, Senior Vice President
Comdata
"The Sokolis Group have been very professional, informative and extremely responsive to all of our needs. They have been able to uncover something’s in our fuel management program that is allowing us to save money, get better information and truly understand what we are spending on fuel.
To this point, I would recommend them to anyone who is trying to save money in this difficult economy."
Peter L Peirce
Manager Fleet Services
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah
"I feel like we are doing the very best we can to control our fuel expenses and I really appreicate the Sokolis Group's active fuel management on our account."
Douglas Dolinar, General Manager
Guidemark, Inc
"Working with the Sokolis Group is a pleasure - their knowledge of the industry is extensive and the service they provide is outstanding."
Cyndi Brandt, Marketing Manager
UPS Logistics Technologies
"The Sokolis Group has helped Clear Point improve its business processes and provided us with some key client business relationships. I would recommend them to anyone in the oil or transportation industry."
Mike Traina, CEO
Clear Point Business Resources
"Sokolis Group's fuel consultants knowledge of the fleet fuel supply industry helped to create a fuel supply network and reduced fleet fuel costs as much as 40% on the fuel margins we paid."
John Maher, Director
Jack Cooper Transport
"I am very impressed with the professionalism, knowledge and sense of urgency of the entire Sokolis Group team.
The level of reporting is incredible and is allowing us to manage margins down a critical component of operational expense."
Anthony Ciccone
Vice President of Member Service
AAA Allied Group, Inc
"Sokolis Group will go above and beyond the call of duty to service their fuel clients. While you may not agree with every point/direction that Sokolis Group offers, you know their advise is offered with your best interests at heart and is founded on their fuel expertise."
Jason McAuliffe, President
Energy Recruiters
"Sokolis Group puts the pro in professional. They always have the customer's best interest in mind and have been an invaluable business fuel partner to us at FleetCor Technologies."
Jamie Pesch, National Account Manager
FleetCor Technologies
"The Sokolis Group is very knowledgeable and knows a lot of people in the fuel industry. They are very customer oriented and always very attentive to our needs. I recommend their services."
Sam Simon, CEO
Atlas Oil Company
"The Sokolis Group has provided the Diamond State Port Corporation with a centralized source for fuel purchasing, fuel cost monitoring and fuel usage analysis.
Their specialized fuel expertise has allowed the Port to better manage its fuel purchasing needs."
Victor F Farkas
Controller
Diamond State Port Corporation
"You would get a glowing referral from us."
Brian Kottcamp, President
Shipley Energy
"I have personally known Glen for many years, and have found him to be one of the most knowledgeable fuel people in the downstream energy business.
I have recommended many fuel clients to him and those clients have all told me how much Sokolis Group has helped them in reassessing their fuel buying programs."
Scott Berhang, Director Client Relations & Education
OPIS
“The Sokolis Group is qualified in the areas of fuel purchasing, fuel procurement, fleet fuel, fuel hedging, fuel management and fuel audits. In addition they are creative and always professional in their approach.”
James Cappelli, Executive Vice President
J. P. Express Service
"Any organization that purchases fuel should, at a minimum, talk to Sokolis Group about how they can save them money. The truth is that Sokolis Group has answers to fuel questions that most organizations don't even know they should be asking."
Christopher Gavigan, Managing Director
Charon Planning
"I found Glen to be extremely knowledgeable in fuel management. He was very enthusiastic about his business and their ability to reduce our fuel costs.
The results were as promised and required very little effort on our part."
Art Perez, VP
RNDC
"The Sokolis Group brings a great deal of fuel experience and a lot of fuel industry knowledge to the table. They want to make sure things happen right and they bring energy to all of the fuel projects that they have helped us with."
Chuck Jacobus, CEO
Jacobus Energy
"Your service to PTS has proven valuable and I hope the relationship works for both sides. The amount of fuel savings we have been able to achieve with your service has been wonderful"
Jack Stalker,CFO
Performance Transportation Services
“Although I was a bit hesitant to invest in a fuel consultant service, Sokolis Group has proven to be extremely knowledgeable and ahead in the industry. They have provided our club a customized solution to meet our fuel needs at each of our fleet locations. Our club fleet business has seen an amazing savings of approximately $12,000 per month.”
John Poholsky
Club Owned Fleet Director, AAA Mid Atlantic
"Sokolis Group is a very knowledgeable resource on the fuel industry. They were able to bring significant fuel savings to our company. Glen is always very professional and personable to deal with."
Thomas Hayes, CFO
Four Star Transportation
"Glen Sokolis and his team demonstrate strong engagement, significant expertise, and unwavering integrity and leadership daily."
Tim VandeMerkt, VP Global Logistics
Scholastic, Inc.
"Could we do what you do?
Probably.
Have we ever been able to do it?
No.
Your experienced staff has more fuel knowledge and focus than our staff will ever have the time or resources to obtain."
Kevin Tremmel
Director of Fleet Operations
Bradco Supply
"The Sokolis Group has shown us a whole other side of how to purchase fuel, fuel management and manage our fleet fuel card program."
Mike Matijkiw, Manager Club Fleet North & Vehicle Maintenance
AAA MidAtlantic
"We are very happy with the results of your service. I wish we were using more fuel to take advantage of your discounting."
Ron Wallace, Vice President Equipment
George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
“I have known Glen Sokolis for several years and in several professional and social capacities. He has an excellent reputation as a self starter and entrepreneur.
Glen has personally developed several companies in innovator industries, from Fueling to Forecasting and Planning - all involving margins while being environmentally conscious.
I can recommend Glen, his professional reports, and his services as being timely, dependable and value added.”
Todd Sibilla, Commodity Product Specialist
Bloomberg, LP
“Sokolis Group is extremely professional, personable and very good at their job. They exhibit strong business ethics and a sincere interest in helping their customers.
Glen has built his company into an innovative supplier in the business community and I would highly recommend the Sokolis Group to anyone looking to gain a competitive advantage in the market.”
Jeff Lear, Regional Sales Manager
UPS Logistics Technologies
“Glen is an entrepreneurial, customer-focused executive, who thinks out of the box. His team orientation and innovative approach create excitement, enthusiasm and support throughout his organization.”
John Ryan
Chief Operating Officer
HOP Energy
"5 years ago I met Glen at an OPIS conference where he was speaking at. I was impressed by his knowledge of the petroleum industry.
Ever since, I have been in touch with him. Glen has selfessly guided me by providing solid facts and figures to solve various business problems."
Virind Guiral, eSourcing Manager
Penske Truck Leasing
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“They were the most dependable vendor we have used. Their service was second to none.”
Al Anderson, Vice President of Transportation
Coca-Cola Bottling Co of Philadelphia
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“I have had the honor of working with Glen for many years and appreciate his character. His knowledge of this industry, his professionalism, his honesty and integrity make him one of the finest individuals to partner with. I appreciate his responsibility to those he works with and value him and his staff.”
Coni Weisen
Regional Sales Manager
TravelCenters of America
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"I have known Glen for the last decade and find that he knows every nook & cranny of the fleet fueling business. He's fair and tough with the right skill sets for buying or selling smart."
Tom Kloza, Chief Oil Analyst
Oil Price Information Service
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