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by Mario Tarradell | September 1, 2023

EFS Money Codes and EFS Checks: How to Use Them Safely and Securely

EFS money codes have been an integral part of the trucking industry for decades. Trucking companies and owner-operators frequently use EFS money codes for EFS check payments in their day-to-day business. This transportation and logistics payment method is solidly engrained in the trucking industry. But generating EFS money codes safely can be complicated. There are […]

by Mario Tarradell | June 30, 2023

How Truck Tires Help You Save On Fuel

Truck tires are directly linked to diesel fuel economy. That’s a huge connection since both fuel and tires are two major expenses for hard-working truckers hauling loads. How you maintain those tires, as well as what kind of tires you buy, dictate how much money you spend on fuel. Let’s look at a few key […]

by Mario Tarradell | June 19, 2023

How to Save Money on Truck Repairs

Truck maintenance, specifically truck repairs, takes a huge chunk out of a trucking company’s annual budget. Next to fuel and purchasing a truck, it is the costliest aspect of running a trucking business. Repairs and maintenance swallow up about 10 percent of overall expenses, according to Truck Driver Institute. We’re talking about 12 cents per mile and $15,000 annually for airline/hoses, alternators, wiring, and brakes.

by Mario Tarradell | June 16, 2023

How To Become EPA SmartWay Certified and Help Protect the Environment

Truckers can celebrate Earth Day every time they transport the daily goods we use. How? With a SmartWay Certification. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Certification recognizes the commitment of freight carriers, shippers, and logistics companies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, optimize freight efficiency, and assume environmental responsibility. Getting SmartWay certified means you care about the planet, and it also makes you more attractive to customers. Learn how to get a SmartWay Certification and what the criteria is that you must meet.

by Mario Tarradell | May 16, 2023

Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States

Nobody likes to sit in traffic. The word alone makes everybody cringe. But for truckers, sitting in traffic means they're losing money. So, the best thing to do is avoid high congestion highways that spell a revenue loss for hard working men and women hauling loads. The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) put together their list of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country for 2023. We give you the top 10, a few highlights from ATRI's top 100 traffic bottlenecks reports, and helping driving tips if you and your rig get caught idle on the highway.

by Mario Tarradell | March 8, 2023

Don’t Be a Cyber Crime Victim: Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

Phishing is the most common type of cybercrime with an estimated 3.4 billion spam emails sent every day. In fact, nearly half (45%) of all emails sent in 2021 were identified as spam. These are fraudulent attacks that threaten the livelihood of businesses and individuals. So how do you protect yourself from phishing? How do you avoid becoming a cybercrime victim? We have a list of tips and best practices for you so that you aren't the latest target of cyber criminals. We also tell you how the TCS Fuel Card works hard to combat cybercrime.

TCS Blog

EFS Money Codes and EFS Checks: How to Use Them Safely and Securely

How Truck Tires Help You Save On Fuel

How to Save Money on Truck Repairs

How To Become EPA SmartWay Certified and Help Protect the Environment

Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States

Don’t Be a Cyber Crime Victim: Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

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