Many fuel cards and factoring companies offer discounts at certain truck stop chains, either cents off the pump price or cost-plus pricing. The savings depend on how much you fuel and where.
Do the math
Gallons a week, times the discount, times 52. A truck burning 300 gallons a week at a 35-cent discount saves about $5,460 a year.
Look past the headline
- Which stops actually give the discount, and are they on your lanes?
- Card fees, transaction fees and any monthly fees.
- Whether the discount depends on the factoring company.
- Reports that make IFTA easier.
Plan fuel stops
A detour of a few miles to a discounted stop is usually worth it on a full tank, and rarely worth it for a small top-off.
Our fuel discount calculator shows the yearly savings.
This article is general information, not legal, tax or regulatory advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible agency or a licensed professional.
