Flying J no longer taking VISA

[GMAN]

Yeah, well who doesn't take Comdata...

Though I did see a J that advertised they were taking it. I don't know who is right and who is wrong in these little wars the J keeps having

Cam, when Flying J started out they had a few franchise stores. Those still take Comdata. The company stores do not. There is a franchise store in Washington, Wyoming and Idaho that will still take Comdata. It seems like there are a few others. I doubt if there are half a dozen franchisees right now. They operate pretty much as they see fit. It is funny. Flying J wants all these other companies to cater to them but don't seem to want to cater to those who helped build their company. The truck drivers. :? I think the best thing to do is express your dissatisfaction with your pocketbook. Find another fuel source that is more trucker friendly. Remember, there are still some good mom and pop truck stops. Food is usually better as is the service. Sometimes you can get about as good a price on the fuel, sometimes not. I like the idea of doing business with independents. Small business built this country. Keep in mind that every business started as a small business. 8)

[rank]

the T/A in Portland, OR currently is giving us a $0.398 per gallon discount. Eugene is $0.323, and Troutdale is $0.328. Jackson, TN isn't too shabby either, at $0.312 per gallon.

WHAT!!!!!!!

What do you mean, what?

I mean you get 30-40 cents off a gallon of fuel? Holy, smoke how do I compete.

[Rev.Vassago]

the T/A in Portland, OR currently is giving us a $0.398 per gallon discount. Eugene is $0.323, and Troutdale is $0.328. Jackson, TN isn't too shabby either, at $0.312 per gallon.

WHAT!!!!!!!

What do you mean, what?

I mean you get 30-40 cents off a gallon of fuel? Holy, smoke how do I compete.

Yeah, but those are the extremes. Most fall between $0.08 and $0.15 per gallon.

Name a T/A, and I'll tell ya what my discount is there currently.

[rank]

the T/A in Portland, OR currently is giving us a $0.398 per gallon discount. Eugene is $0.323, and Troutdale is $0.328. Jackson, TN isn't too shabby either, at $0.312 per gallon.

WHAT!!!!!!!

What do you mean, what?

I mean you get 30-40 cents off a gallon of fuel? Holy, smoke how do I compete.

Yeah, but those are the extremes. Most fall between $0.08 and $0.15 per gallon.

Name a T/A, and I'll tell ya what my discount is there currently.

Fultonville,NY.

[Cam]

We too get a 40 cents per gallon discount in Portland but I checked all the TA's on my trip to Denver- practically nothing, I'll fuel at the J.

[rank]

I thought the Husky was a deal at $.04/US gallon below the hook + they fuel you.....This is making me ill.

[Rev.Vassago]

Fultonville, NY is currently $0.075 below cash price.

[Orangetxguy]

The thing to remember about buying truck fuel in Oregon, they do not include TAXES in the price of fuel. Oregon requires a monthly mileage statement from each Carrier that operates on their roads, with a check for the appropriate amount of taxes.

[Mountain Flyer]

When you guys are talking about getting discounts at TA and the like, ... well... how do you do it? Are you leased on to a big company that gets a discount at the TA?

I am a one-man show. One truck, one trailer, my own authority. I don't like to carry a lot of cash. With Visa, I just whip in, fuel, and go. Once a month, I go on my credit card website and transfer funds from my checking to cover my bill. I put EVERYTHING on my credit card. Meals, tools, fuel, anything I can. On fuel, dining out, home repairs (including Harbor Freight, Home Depot, and others), I get THREE PERCENT BACK. Doesn't sound like a lot, until you figure I tally up about $4000 per month. Times 3% is about $120 per month I get back in CASH.

Not exactly chump change. So, when the J quits taking my VISA... it hits me pretty hard. :wink:

[Rev.Vassago]

When you guys are talking about getting discounts at TA and the like, ... well... how do you do it? Are you leased on to a big company that gets a discount at the TA?

Yup. T/A bases their discounts on volume.

[GMAN]

Mountain Flyer, some of the larger carriers offer a fuel card which has a discount for fuel purchased at certain sites. Landstar and I am sure some others offer cash discounts and wholesale or cost plus pricing, mostly at TA. Most use a Comdata card for their purchases. I can get a cash discount at many stops using my Fleet One card (Truckersadvantage). If you use the cash back cards, such as American Express, Visa, etc., you will pay a higher price at most chains, but not at the independents. But with the cash back discount, you could more than make up for the credit price. Unfortunately, the Flying J seems to have the best price in most places, if you pay cash. Some of the large brokers have a fuel program you can participate. For instance, if you are set up with Landstar they have the Savings Plus. They issue you a Comdata card, just as they do their BCO's and you can purchase fuel, tires, etc., at the same price as their owner operators pay. C. H. Robinson owns T-Check. They also have a fuel program through their card company. The down side to Landstar is that you cannot load it. Landstar must load it, so unless you haul quite a bit of their freight and leave money on the card, it won't help in getting discounts. I believe Schneider Brokerage is another that offers their own card program. I am sure all of them make money when you use the card, but it might be a way for you to save some money or get discounts if you do business with them.

[tweety bird]

Now... if there was a card that added up volume discounts for solo-owner ops (not just drivers for the same carrier) that would be worth something!

I pay with check.