Getting the most out of fueling up gasoline CVs

HighwayRover · Sep 22, 2013

After many failures in adjusting to a new life in a CV I turn to this forum for some input.
I have never had an issue with fuel cards or rewards cards like I now have since going to a CV from a straight truck (diesel to gas).

T-Chek cards are designed for the big trucks and are not convenient for purchasing gasoline for a CV. What are the other CVs out there doing for gas purchases? Are you cashing out your advances and paying cash? Or is there something I'm missing here? It has taken as long as 40 minutes to pay for fuel at Loves with my T-Chek card and most TAs and Petros just don't take them! Pilot and Flippin Js have been the quickest so far but still can't let you pay at the pump.

There is nothing expeditious about fueling with a T-Chek card. So?? What are you doing? Thanks

OntarioVanMan · Sep 22, 2013

I use a chargecard Bank of America 3% cash rebate pay it off at the end of the month no interest.

Murraycroexp · Sep 22, 2013

Amex. But I use it for almost everything!! Meals, fuel, motels & hotels, tires, parts, repairs, etc.

mjmsprt40 · Sep 22, 2013

I use my bank card. I use it as a credit card, gas purchases are reasonably fast that way. Since I can see my account online, I can be right on top of anything fishy if something bad happens.

About the "Loyalty cards"--- the only one I have that's worth anything is the Speedway card. Pilot/Flying J offered me the "Preferred Customer" card which is good for every 10th cup of coffee free and is also good for scraping frost from your mirrors, Loves and TA/Petro don't offer anything to gasoline-powered vans that I'm aware of.

HighwayRover · Sep 23, 2013

Thanks for the input on the subject! Looks like I will be headed toward debit card use for fuel which is ironic since the T-Chek card is nothing more than a debit card.

But wouldn't you think that if Walmart could figure this out... so could T-Chek?

sirgregory46 · Sep 23, 2013

mjmsprt40 said:
I use my bank card. I use it as a credit card, gas purchases are reasonably fast that way. Since I can see my account online, I can be right on top of anything fishy if something bad happens.

About the "Loyalty cards"--- the only one I have that's worth anything is the Speedway card. Pilot/Flying J offered me the "Preferred Customer" card which is good for every 10th cup of coffee free and is also good for scraping frost from your mirrors, Loves and TA/Petro don't offer anything to gasoline-powered vans that I'm aware of.

You need to get the professional driver card from pilot then you get a half of a shower for every 14 gal plus all the coffee club stuff.

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mjmsprt40 · Sep 23, 2013

HighwayRover said:
Thanks for the input on the subject! Looks like I will be headed toward debit card use for fuel which is ironic since the T-Chek card is nothing more than a debit card.

But wouldn't you think that if Walmart could figure this out... so could T-Chek?

You mentioned the problem with T-Chek in the opening post. It's geared towards big trucks, not cargo vans. Most truck-stop related trade is geared towards big trucks, they sell gasoline and food to us so they won't miss out entirely on our trade but--- in their eyes we're not professional drivers because we don't drive 40-ton rigs, so we don't get many breaks.

mjmsprt40 · Sep 23, 2013

sirgregory46 said:
You need to get the professional driver card from pilot then you get a half of a shower for every 14 gal plus all the coffee club stuff.

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I stand by what I said--- the only "Loyalty Card" that's worth a hoot is the Speedway card. Speedway is a gas station chain that only recently started to branch out into the truck-stop business in any big way. As far as the big truck stops go, only Pilot/Flying J even offers cards to gasoline vans, and at that so butchered in benefits that coffee and scraping frost is about it for usefulness. Showers aren't that expensive if you buy one, I find out.

Mailer · Sep 23, 2013

Don't forget Kroger. It can come in handy in high fuel price areas.

Kroger

OntarioVanMan · Sep 23, 2013

mjmsprt40 said:
I stand by what I said--- the only "Loyalty Card" that's worth a hoot is the Speedway card. Speedway is a gas station chain that only recently started to branch out into the truck-stop business in any big way. As far as the big truck stops go, only Pilot/Flying J even offers cards to gasoline vans, and at that so butchered in benefits that coffee and scraping frost is about it for usefulness. Showers aren't that expensive if you buy one, I find out.

I use the Speedway card alot too when in them states..even tho I am diesel....the level of cetane is higher hence better MPG's and the price is lower and then there are them points...I get a $25.00 gift card about every 3-4 months....

asjssl · Sep 23, 2013

mjmsprt40 said:
I stand by what I said--- the only "Loyalty Card" that's worth a hoot is the Speedway card. Speedway is a gas station chain that only recently started to branch out into the truck-stop business in any big way. As far as the big truck stops go, only Pilot/Flying J even offers cards to gasoline vans, and at that so butchered in benefits that coffee and scraping frost is about it for usefulness. Showers aren't that expensive if you buy one, I find out.

Don't know where your getting your info from... the pfj card is the easiest to use ..
$10.00 per shower adds up...you must be making the big bucks..

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noneya · Sep 23, 2013

The professional card that pilot/fj offers would be the best bet for cv drivers.

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OntarioVanMan · Sep 23, 2013

asjssl said:
Don't know where your getting your info from... the pfj card is the easiest to use ..
$10.00 per shower adds up...you must be making the big bucks..

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you haven't bought a shower in awhile I see....LOL....

OntarioVanMan · Sep 23, 2013

noneya said:
The professional card that pilot/fj offers would be the best bet for cv drivers.

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it is what it is....gas CV's are just lucky they get anything...they are not a force or market to give anything too....

noneya · Sep 23, 2013

OntarioVanMan said:
it is what it is....gas CV's are just lucky they get anything...they are not a force or market to give anything too....

Sad, but true. That's why I've decided to go back straight, eventhough I have to worry about logging and scale houses. The perks are better going straight.

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OntarioVanMan · Sep 23, 2013

noneya said:
Sad, but true. That's why I've decided to go back straight, eventhough I have to worry about logging and scale houses. The perks are better going straight.

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I am quite sure AMonger would agree with that....LOL

Mailer · Sep 23, 2013

asjssl 2 said:
Don't know where your getting your info from... the pfj card is the easiest to use ..
$10.00 per shower adds up...you must be making the big bucks..

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Make sense

2 showers a week ~8 showers a month~24 showers every 3 months. Therefore shower rewards from pfj would be worth about $ 240. Showerwise, this would make pfj the best rewards for your money.
Of course, if you don't take showers, please ignore this input.

Murraycroexp · Sep 23, 2013

asjssl said:
Don't know where your getting your info from... the pfj card is the easiest to use ..
$10.00 per shower adds up...you must be making the big bucks..

$12 per shower, although I haven't had to pay for one in months. I usually have 1 or 2 I don't use each week. And that's after showering every day.

asjssl · Sep 23, 2013

Murraycroexp said:
$12 per shower, although I haven't had to pay for one in months. I usually have 1 or 2 I don't use each week. And that's after showering every day.

$12 now...Jeeeez..have not paid for a shower in a long long time..kinda stupid and a waste of your $$ ..

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runrunner · Sep 23, 2013

HighwayRover said:
After many failures in adjusting to a new life in a CV I turn to this forum for some input.
I have never had an issue with fuel cards or rewards cards like I now have since going to a CV from a straight truck (diesel to gas).

T-Chek cards are designed for the big trucks and are not convenient for purchasing gasoline for a CV. What are the other CVs out there doing for gas purchases? Are you cashing out your advances and paying cash? Or is there something I'm missing here? It has taken as long as 40 minutes to pay for fuel at Loves with my T-Chek card and most TAs and Petros just don't take them! Pilot and Flippin Js have been the quickest so far but still can't let you pay at the pump.

There is nothing expeditious about fueling with a T-Chek card. So?? What are you doing? Thanks

T/A,Petro has an Expediter's Card that Vanner's can get,I think you have to call there customer service to get it. They mail it to you. It is even advertised on this site. As vanner's have told you,you have the wrong card,get the Pro driver card and you will get shower credit's there,plus fee free cash advance with a certain amount of gas purchase.That's Pilot flying J.http://www.ultraonerewards.com/ultraone-expediter Here is link for T/A Expediter Card.