New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

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Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #275 – December 12, 2019, 05:41:04 pm

Rudy, thanks for this!
In one of your first posts I remember you saying that you limited the amount spent to $800 a day. I called TSD today and they said they couldn't put a limit on spending and suggested I call the bank. Is your limit through TSD or the bank?

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #276 – December 12, 2019, 06:32:49 pm

The important thing is not being cut off at the pump. No limit is a good thing for me.

I have not established a limit with anyone. But I do have a code on my card so no one other than myself can use the card. Most cards have a specific code to that card

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #277 – January 05, 2020, 03:37:10 pm

Anybody have a sense of the time frame for submitting the online form until contact and receipt of the card? We leave So Cal on January 15th, is it unrealistic to expect receipt of the card before we leave?

Don
BTW, I said I would pay for the expedited processing, but when I submitted the form the message was that I could expect to receive a call to confirm my application in 14 to 20 days. If so what is the point of the $20 expediting fee?
Don

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #278 – January 05, 2020, 04:07:25 pm

Quote from: Don & Tys – January 05, 2020, 03:37:10 pm

Anybody have a sense of the time frame for submitting the online form until contact and receipt of the card? We leave So Cal on January 15th, is it unrealistic to expect receipt of the card before we leave?

Don
BTW, I said I would pay for the expedited processing, but when I submitted the form the message was that I could expect to receive a call to confirm my application in 14 to 20 days. If so what is the point of the $20 expediting fee?
Don

I never received the confirmation call and submitted in Nov.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #279 – January 05, 2020, 04:17:59 pm

I had signed up back in September and it took a little over a few weeks for them to call me. I would guess that word getting around has them probably swamped. I would call them to check status.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #280 – January 05, 2020, 05:10:53 pm

Please do call them. Seems too long a time to me. There have now been over 8000 signups. They have hired additional ladies to help with the flood of applications. Bet you get good help if you alert them to the delay.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #281 – January 05, 2020, 11:00:43 pm

Don yes call them as I did not get any calls till I called then it was just a few days till it arrived, and as you know we live in another country!!!
JohnH

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #282 – January 06, 2020, 08:25:02 am

I believe mine took about 3 weeks to receive. I didn't call since I wasn't under a time crunch. However as friendly and helpful as they have been if you explained that your travel schedule is approaching, they might be able to help expedite it through. Hopefully they will as this has been a real money saver the times that I have used it. Thanks again to Rudy.

Safe travels Don,

Larry

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #283 – January 06, 2020, 09:12:31 am

I believe you can pay extra to expedite if you are in a hurry.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #284 – January 20, 2020, 05:27:18 pm

Hopefully I am placing this information in the right area. It is about fuel saving recommendations for truckers. Which we are in a way.

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Top 10 ways to lower diesel fuel expenses for trucking companies
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Fuel is the number two expense for every trucking company and one of the most volatile. Over the years, trucking companies have implemented various strategies to lower and control their fuel expenses.

In recent years, carriers have found ways to mitigate and offset their fuel expenses. These are the top 10 methods trucking fleets use to lower their diesel expenses:

Driver Behavior and Practices
Reducing top-end speed and unnecessary idle time
Adopting of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) on tractors
Implementing driver behavior coaching and incentive programs
Encouraging the use of cruise control
Providing driver incentive programs to reward best practices
Power Equipment
Using lower viscosity engine oils
Keeping equipment maintained, including tire pressure and rotation frequency and position
Running 6 X 2 drive axles where permitted
Adopting the aerodynamic equipment including wheel covers, gap reducers
Trailing Equipment
Installing lift axles on trailers to reduce rolling resistance
Adopting the latest aerodynamic equipment including side skirts and trailer wings
Equipment Specifications
Matching truck specification with the area of operation
Purchasing the latest fuel-efficient truck design
Install high efficient alternators
Installing the very latest in safety technology to minimize rapid decelerations and inconsistent speeds
Fuel Purchasing
Implementing a fuel-surcharge program
Buying fuel on wholesale rack index-linked contract
Negotiating discounts at truck stops or join a buying program
Trip Planning
Pre-plan trips for drivers to optimize for:
Best price
Out of route miles; and
What point on the route to fuel
Buying fuel in locations with lower taxes
Identifying the optimal time to fuel trucks at truckstops so that idling is minimized
Implementing a route-line fuel optimization solution
Planning trip start/end times to avoid areas of high traffic congestion
Customers
Working with shippers to decrease driver wait times to load and unload since delays of two hours or more results in drivers driving 3.5 mph faster decreasing fuel consumption in the process
Business Intelligence
Implementing SONAR's forecasted overnight change in ULSD- new to the market is a product that we developed at SONAR that provides a look forward of wholesale rack prices, giving fleets visibility on where diesel prices are forecasted to head, with 90% accuracy and down to the rack level. This solution, exclusively offered through SONAR, enables fleets to time their diesel purchases based on the expected change in diesel prices at the wholesale rack.
The reason this works is that diesel prices at the wholesale rack are linked to trading activity that happens on the CME futures exchange and the time it takes for the prices to change by wholesalers. Wholesalers adjust their prices after trading activity is closed, allowing for SONAR to project where prices are to be the following day. Effectively, SONAR clients get to "arb" the diesel market.
Corporate Culture
Successful carriers and independent contractors understand that one of the easiest paths to profitability is not spending money. Fuel, for many carriers, is the second-largest variable expense. Educating drivers and non-drivers on the importance of fuel economy to the sustainability of the business should be a primary objective.
Provide incentives to improve fuel economy. A growing trend among carriers is the implementation of 'Driver Scorecards' to compare behavior and results to desired benchmarks. Utilizing MPG in these scorecards provide a direct feedback loop for drivers to understand how they are performing versus the rest of the fleet. Some carriers have went further and have provided financial incentives for achieving above average MPG, relative to their peers, under similar conditions.
Weather
Adoption of the latest weather forecasting technology such as SONAR's Critical Event Center that overlays extreme weather events on major interstates and freight markets.
Integration of critical event data such as road surface conditions and ambient temperatures into route planning and navigation software to minimize driver delays to meet delivery and pick-up windows.

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Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #285 – February 09, 2020, 10:27:00 pm

Rudy. Finally used my fuel card by your recommendation. Thank you very much. Lunch is on me when our paths cross.
Scott.
02/09/2020 15:52
FJ PRIMM #513
Invoice
480817716
Location
PRIMM, NV
Currency
USD/Gallons
Driver Name
SCOTT
Product
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Quantity
123.940
Unit Price
$2.587
Sub Total
-$320.60
Discount Received
$88.28

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Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #286 – February 28, 2020, 06:46:36 pm

it works great i have had mine for 6 months

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #287 – March 09, 2020, 06:38:54 am

Love TSD... THANKS AGAIN TO WHO LET US KNOW ABOUT IT ,

Found this article Good Sam tells Pilot/Flying J to end big diesel discounts to RVers - RV Travel

We use Loves exclusively. Life time Good Sam's from years ago, before Profit... TSD eaiser, card..pump fuel, drive away...nice.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #288 – March 09, 2020, 10:47:23 am

Does anybody have a current link for the application? The link initially provided no longer works. The link that is provided by the "broken" page puts me to a very crude application form that doesn't have the "feel" of a real form but rather feels like a scam form. Before submitting a form containing not only my Social Security number but my bank account number, I thought I'd verify the link.
Thanks

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #289 – March 09, 2020, 12:16:22 pm

TSD Logistics - Bulk Freight Transport - Trucking Company

Contact Us - TSD Logistics - Freight Quote - Trucking

Old link: Fuel Card Application - RV | TSD Logistics - Freight Services for Bulk Shippers

New link: TSD LOGISTICS INC - Fuel Card Application - Step 1

(call TSD and verify if any concerns)

FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSDRVFuelprogram/

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program (Update)

Reply #290 – March 13, 2020, 11:28:28 pm

TSD has a great discount program but apparently no longer with Pilot/Flying J

Good Sam tells Pilot/Flying J to end big diesel discounts to RVers -https://www.rvtravel.com/diesel-938/

"The folks at the TSD program weren't aware of this arrangement until they got a call from Pilot's management. The discount program that TSD had with Pilot for about four months or so is suddenly being canceled. Pilot has to honor its agreement with Good Sam"

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #291 – June 12, 2020, 06:16:57 pm

Anyone having an issue with the EFS app?
Can't get the pricing for listings.
Thanks

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #292 – June 12, 2020, 06:23:54 pm

Quote from: juicesqueezer – June 12, 2020, 06:16:57 pm

Anyone having an issue with the EFS app?
Can't get the pricing for listings.
Thanks

Try this:
Tap top left 3 bars
Tap price locator
Tap the "wheel" at far left for settings
Set search range to 25 miles
set route search range to 10 miles

Any improvement?

TSD is developing thier own app to replace the EFS app. Might take a while to be released.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #293 – June 12, 2020, 09:41:31 pm

Search along a route also works. Just reduce point search radius to 25 miles and it works.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #294 – July 04, 2020, 06:02:03 pm

What's the latest on the fuel card? Going up I15 to Wyoming from Las Vegas next week . Best results(discounts?)

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #295 – July 04, 2020, 08:20:34 pm

Bought fuel at 3 different TA's on our way to Colorado. Paid $1.64/gallon in Greenwood, LA. $1.75 in Amarillo. And $1.85 in Walsenburg, CO.
TA appears to have the best price right now but check the app or website.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #296 – July 05, 2020, 11:29:54 am

I've mostly used loves but have been also to a TA. No issues using the card.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #297 – September 09, 2020, 08:53:22 pm

It's been awhile since I have used the card and when I look at the app, what happened to our great discounts? Seems they have all but disappeared. Will need to fill up when we leave Yellowstone and I only see a few cents savings going toward Rapid City! Anyone else see this?

Thanks, Joe

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #298 – September 09, 2020, 09:26:04 pm

Look for TA locations and they offer the best discounts.

Re: New Diesel Fuel Discount Card Program

Reply #299 – September 09, 2020, 09:34:17 pm

Been using TA/Petro they are currently offering the best discounts couple days ago posted was 2.45 net was 1.91

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