While there, take a quick minute to check the current prices on diesel. Unless you have an actual preference or a company mandated location you must use, check out the competition. Now there are a lot more stations and truck stops than there were just a few years ago. With few exceptions, when there is one truck stop at an exit ramp there are more than likely two or even three, perhaps more.
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So see if you can get the best going rate. Of course we have spoken about different apps and programs that will give updated prices and such. This new technology really makes truckers life easier, and by using it you can get a good idea of what the rate will be. Unfortunately, we all know the prices can, and do, change without notice, but if you can save just a couple cents per gallon, that will add up over time. And the actual saving could surprise you!
Get a fuel card and get discounts
Most service stations and fuel companies offer loyalty cards and discounts. They have done so almost since vehicles replaced the horse and ruled the roadways. However, it hasn’t been until the last twentyish years that they have gained in such popularity.
Now grocery stores and the larger retail chain stores offer customer reward cards. Though, they call them by different names the concept is still the same. Every time you shop and spend money you earn points towards discounts. These really add up quickly, especially if you have one that is owned by a larger corporation which includes both stores and fueling stations.
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These fuel cards are simple to use. Usually you can just swipe it at the pump at the same time you pay, with no need to see the cashier. But, if you have things to buy you can, of course, go inside and earn more points.
