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In a significant milestone for the transportation industry, TCS has expanded its discount fuel network to include over 2,000 truck stops across the country. This expansion means that truckers and fleet operators now have more options than ever to refuel at discounted rates, enhancing their ability to manage operational costs effectively.

Truck stops are lifelines for truckers, so what amenities are important on long journeys? The essentials are what make truck stops indispensable for drivers covering distances across the country.

  Weigh My Truck App: A Game Changer for the Trucking Industry In the trucking industry, time is money. Every minute spent waiting in line at a weigh station is a minute lost on the road. Fortunately, there’s a solution…

  TCS Fuel Card Welcomes Maverik and Kum & Go Truck Stops Carriers can now save money at the diesel pump at more than 2,000 truck stops nationwide. TransConnect Services (TCS), an industry leader in over-the-road fleet diesel fuel discounts and fuel…

  IFTA Report Deadlines for 2024: Tips to Make Your Filing Easy! When your business is trucking, IFTA is always on your mind. Reports for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) are a four-times-a-year requirement for trucking companies and owner-operators….

Trucker loyalty should be rewarded, and fuel rewards programs at many truck stops do just that. Most major truck stop chains offer points, discounts, and credits on fuel, showers, food, drink, and other amenities for filling up at their locations. TCS Fuel Card clients can enjoy great discounts on diesel right at the pump at more than 2,000 in-network discount locations across the country. And they can participate in truck stop rewards programs while using the TCS Fuel Card. We give you all the details on the fuel rewards programs our in-network partners offer.

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…

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…

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.

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.