Route-based Fuel Optimization Platform Development for US Based Fuel Finder Mobile App
iCommuneTech built a real-time, route-based fuel optimization platform for A&I Fuel Finder, integrating Google Maps, EFS live pricing feeds, and mobile fuel management. Drivers can instantly find the lowest-cost fuel along any route, reducing planning time by 50% and boosting trip efficiency by up to 30%
INDUSTRY
Fuel Management & Route Optimization
TECHNOLOGIES
CorePHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, React Native (Android & iOS), Google Maps & Places API, EFS Data Feed, AWS Cloud
PROJECT TIMELINE
11 Months (Requirements, Development, Testing, Deployment) + Post-Launch Support
50%
Trip Planning Time Reduced
20–30%
Improved Trip Efficiency
40%
Driver Satisfaction Increase
48 States
Platform Coverage in U.S.A
About The Client
John Castaneda leads A&I Fuel Finder, a fuel management service provider operating across 48 U.S. states with 1,500+ partner fuel stations through networks like AMBEST, SAPP, LOVES, and TA. With 15 years of experience, the company helps drivers efficiently manage fuel stops and costs.
Before engaging iCommuneTech, A&I Fuel Finder faced challenges with manual price comparisons, inefficient route planning, and limited visibility into station amenities. Drivers spent excessive time planning trips, reducing trip efficiency by 20–30% and increasing operational time and fuel costs. The company’s goal was to create a smart, map-based platform that automatically identifies the lowest-priced fuel along optimized routes, integrates real-time pricing data, and simplifies mobile fuel management for drivers.
Scale of Operations
A&I Fuel Finder operates across 48 U.S. states, integrating with 1,500+ partner fuel stations through networks such as AMBEST, SAPP, LOVES, and TA. Their platform handles:
- Real-time route-based fuel optimization for drivers
- Access to the lowest fuel prices along planned routes
- Visibility into station amenities, distance, and fuel availability
- Mobile fuel management including invoices and card tracking
Because of their extensive operational experience, drivers and partners rely on A&I Fuel Finder for mission-critical route planning and fuel decisions, so accuracy, uptime, and real-time data delivery are non-negotiable across their nationwide network.
Before Engagement Tech Stack
Prior to our engagement, A&I Fuel Finder operated on a lightweight but fragmented architecture that limited scalability, real-time accuracy, and mobile performance. The platform relied on multiple disconnected components, each requiring separate maintenance and updates.
This stack created challenges such as slow updates, inconsistent real-time data syncing, and limited support for complex route processing, directly impacting the client’s goal of delivering fast, accurate, and scalable fuel optimization across 48 states.
Goals at the Time of Engagement
At the start of our engagement with John Castaneda and the A&I Fuel Finder team, their goal was to eliminate the manual work drivers faced when planning refueling stops. They needed a smart, map-based platform that could automatically display the best fuel prices along any route, removing the need for manual comparisons and outdated workflows.
They also required optimized routing, real-time fuel pricing, and clear visibility into station amenities to help drivers make faster, cost-efficient decisions. Seamless integrations with Google Maps and the EFS data feed were essential to ensure automated updates and consistent pricing accuracy across all 48 states.
- Build a smart, route-based fuel locator that eliminates manual price comparisons.
- Integrate real-time fuel pricing using the EFS data feed for accurate and updated station information.
- Provide drivers with best-price visibility along optimized routes to reduce planning time.
- Improve trip efficiency with automated routing and station discovery instead of manual research.
- Offer detailed views of station amenities, distances, and options to enhance decision-making.
- Create a platform that supports nationwide scalability across 48 U.S. states.
Challenges And Solutions
When we met the A&I Fuel Finder team, they needed a smarter way for drivers to locate the best-priced fuel stops without relying on manual comparisons. Their existing process lacked automation, real-time data, and seamless map-based visibility, which slowed down route planning and increased operational inefficiencies. With no unified system to analyze routes, track prices, or show amenities, drivers struggled to make informed and cost-efficient decisions.
Challenge 1Manual Comparison of Fuel Prices and Stops
Drivers had to manually check fuel prices across multiple stations and decide where to stop. This time-consuming process often resulted in choosing suboptimal locations, inconsistent savings, and difficulty planning efficient trips.
Route-Based Fuel Optimization System
We implemented a route-aware optimization engine that automatically identifies the best-priced fuel stations along any given route. This eliminated manual comparison work and allowed drivers to make faster, smarter, and more cost-efficient refueling decisions.
No Automated Route-Based System for Finding Best-Priced Stations
A&I Fuel Finder lacked a system that could analyze a full route and present price-optimized station recommendations. Without automation, drivers relied on guesswork, often missing cost-saving opportunities.
Real-Time Fuel Pricing and Station Data Integration
We integrated real-time fuel prices and station metadata, ensuring accurate and up-to-date recommendations. Drivers could instantly view live pricing, station distance from the route, and available amenities, giving them full confidence in each stop.
Google Maps & EFS API Integrations
We integrated Google Maps and EFS pricing APIs to pull accurate on-route prices and station data across all 48 states. This provided a unified, reliable data source and eliminated outdated or manually gathered information.
Limited Visibility Into Station Amenities and Distance
Drivers couldn’t easily see whether a station offered necessary amenities or how far it was from their planned route. This resulted in unplanned detours, uncertainty, and poor refueling decisions.
Mobile App With Invoice and Card Management
We developed a mobile app that gives drivers real-time visibility into station amenities, distance from the route, parking options, and available services. With fuel card and invoice management built in, drivers could view pricing, history, and station details directly from their phones, improving planning accuracy.
Business Impact
Separate systems increased manual work, caused data mismatches, and slowed updates. Drivers spent excessive time planning fuel stops manually, leading to 20–30% lower trip efficiency and increased operational time and fuel costs. Dispatchers and managers lacked timely visibility, reducing efficiency and operational accuracy. The absence of a unified platform also limited growth and resulted in missed business opportunities due to disconnected workflows.
TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS
Technology Stack and Tools
We built the A&I Fuel Finder platform on a reliable, scalable stack designed for real-time fuel management, route optimization, and nationwide operations.
Backend Framework and Core Technologies
Frontend
Mobile Applications
APIs and External Integrations
Cloud Infrastructure
Complete System Architecture
Complete System Architecture – TMSCLOUD Unified Platform
Outcome
Measurable Business Transformation & ROI
Key performance improvements achieved through platform optimization and automation
40%
Driver Satisfaction Improved
Real-time visibility, faster trip planning, and optimized fuel stops improved driver experience, increasing platform engagement and overall satisfaction by 40%.
20–30%
Trip Efficiency Increased
Route-based optimization reduced unnecessary detours and manual planning, resulting in a 20–30% improvement in trip efficiency across multi-state operations.
20%
Fuel Costs Saved
Access to real-time, lowest-price station visibility enabled drivers to select optimal refueling points, reducing overall fuel expenses by up to 20%.
50%
Manual Fuel Planning Time Reduced
Automated pricing updates, route insights, and streamlined station data cut planning time in half, allowing teams to operate with higher accuracy and less manual effort.
Implementation Timeline
11 months
Total Duration
Work Covered: Requirements gathering, route analytics design, core backend development (CorePHP + MySQL), AWS setup, front-end PWA development (JavaScript + HTML), integration of routing & pricing APIs, mobile apps development (React Native for Android & iOS), testing, UAT, bug-fixes, and deployment to production
Post-Launch: Launch and post-launch support
“Working with iCommuneTech has been a game-changer for A&I Fuel Finder. Their team understood our operational challenges from day one and turned our idea into a user-friendly, data-driven platform. Our drivers now save time and money by finding the lowest-priced fuel along optimized routes. The mobile app features, like fuel invoices and card management, made it even more valuable for our clients. We’re pleased with the professionalism, support, and technical expertise iCommuneTech delivered.”