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Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States
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. 

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

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Fuel Prices Rank As No. 1 Issue in Trucking Industry 2022 Report
by Mario Tarradell | December 6, 2022

Fuel Prices Rank As No. 1 Issue in Trucking Industry 2022 Report

Fuel prices in 2022 affected owner-operators and trucking companies hauling loads every day. So, it's no surprise that trucking industry professionals responding to the ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute) Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2022 survey unanimously chose fuel prices as the #1 ranking issue. They also chose three counterstrategies to help control rising fuel prices. In addition, there was a first-ever issue in the rest of the Top 10 and a few other unexpected results. We give you a summary breakdown of the ATRI report.

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How to Spot Fuel Card Skimming and Fraud
by Mario Tarradell | November 16, 2022

How to Spot Fuel Card Skimming and Fraud

Fuel card skimming and fraud are both on the rise across the country. That means TCS Fuel Card clients need to be vigilant every time they pump diesel. Because security is our top priority, we put together tips to avoid card skimming right at the truck stop. We also offer a few points on what we see as the common signs of fuel card fraud. To protect yourself, we explain the TCS Fuel Card security controls and our Cardless Fueling feature at TA®, Petro Stopping Centers®, and TA Express®. There you don't need a physical card at all, so it eliminates the risk of card skimming and fraud.

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5 Fuel-Saving Tips for Owner-Operators
by Mario Tarradell | November 8, 2022

5 Fuel-Saving Tips for Owner-Operators

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]With recent changes in fuel prices, filling up at the pump is more intimidating than ever and that's only...

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9 Fuel-Saving Tips for Fleets
by Mario Tarradell | November 8, 2022

9 Fuel-Saving Tips for Fleets

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]It's an understatement to say that fuel is a significant expense for fleet managers. It makes up a notable...

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TCS Fuel Welcomes Kwik Trip to Discount Network
by Mario Tarradell | September 15, 2022

TCS Fuel Welcomes Kwik Trip to Discount Network

TCS Fuel Welcomes Kwik Trip and Kwik Star to Growing Discount Network Carriers can now save money at the diesel pump at more than 1,500 truck stops nationwide MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – TransConnect Services (TCS), an industry leader in over-the-road fleet diesel fuel discounts and fuel expense management, proudly announces that Kwik Trip and Kwik Star, […]

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Fuel Saving Tips for Small Trucking Companies
by Mario Tarradell | September 7, 2022

Fuel Saving Tips for Small Trucking Companies

With today’s unsteady fuel prices, filling up at the pump can seem pretty scary for your trucking company’s fuel budget. Using fuel is unavoidable — your small business and drivers’ livelihoods depend on driving trucks from point A to point B, so as a business owner, you’re probably looking to save money on fuel. 12 […]

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How to Protect Yourself from a Zelle<small><sup>®</sup></small> Scam
by Hannah Marcom | June 17, 2022

How to Protect Yourself from a Zelle® Scam

Instant digital payment systems, like Zelle®, are a new and popular method to easily transfer money. They’re also gaining popularity with scammers – they’re using Zelle to trick you into unknowingly withdraw funds from your bank account. The following information and resources will help you spot the signs of this type of scam and allow you to protect yourself and your trucking company from becoming a victim.

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New Payment Feature on the TCS Mobile App
by TCS Fuel | April 11, 2022

New Payment Feature on the TCS Mobile App

That smart phone in your pocket is your everything device, especially since all of us at TCS Fuel made sure to empower our TCS Mobile App with all you need to fuel up with confidence and convenience. Now you can fund your cash secured TCS Fuel Card even easier with Zelle® powered by blynk™ in your TCS Mobile App. Zelle powered by blynk payments are quickly becoming a favorite feature on the TCS Mobile App. But there are more favorite features on the app and we take a look at each one.

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