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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.

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.

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.

by Mario Tarradell | November 8, 2022

5 Fuel-Saving Tips for Owner-Operators

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TCS Blog

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

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

How to Spot Fuel Card Skimming and Fraud

5 Fuel-Saving Tips for Owner-Operators

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