TSD Fuel Program

[rynosback]

Is it really a savings?  A Pilot by me is $2.79 and the Costco is $2.19. That’s $.60 per gallon. I do not have a HDT, just a 35 gallon tank on my Ram. And I only travel less then a tankful at a time. So I can go to a normal gas station with ease. I travel or I should say did travel about 7,000 miles a year. So for me, I do not think I would really benefit from it.

[palmeris]

52 minutes ago, Twotoes said:

I was denied my first two attempts and then found out that my PIN code is not used at the pump as my control number. You must enter the first four digits of your Social Security number at the pump. The PIN number is only used to sign onto the web site. 

Yup ...could be simple user error...that's why I asked whj469 for their feedback and if tsd was able to assist them 

 

[palmeris]

5 minutes ago, rynosback said:

Is it really a savings?  A Pilot by me is $2.79 and the Costco is $2.19. That’s $.60 per gallon. I do not have a HDT, just a 35 gallon tank on my Ram. And I only travel less then a tankful at a time. So I can go to a normal gas station with ease. I travel or I should say did travel about 7,000 miles a year. So for me, I do not think I would really benefit from it.

Yes....It costs nothing to sign up and get the efs card. You can check for yourself if there's a savings in the area you're in or going to..if not then don't use it..just another option in your wallet 

[rynosback]

True

[Twotoes]

6 hours ago, RayJay said:

I believe it is the LAST 4 digits of your SSN. The PIN is only used for the APP.

Yep. Sorry I misspoke. It is the last 4 numbers. 

[Chad Heiser]

I just got mine in the mail today.  I look forward to being able to try it out.

From the paperwork that came with the card:

Control Number - Your control number is the last 4 of your SS#.  You will be required to enter this when fueling at the pump.

Setting PIN Number on Fuel Card - To set PIN number on your EFS card follow the following step.  The PIN number allows you to access the EFS phone app (this does not change the control number).  Call 888-824-7378
 1. Press option 3
 2. Enter the card number (big bold numbers) then hit #
 3. Enter PIN number which is last four of the card number then hit #
 4. Then ask to change your pin and enter the last four of social (or any 4 numbers) then hit #
5. It will then repeat the PIN change back to you for verification and then press 1

 

On edit:  I just checked the Pilot Truck stop closest to my home.  The retail price is currently listed as $3.289 per gal for diesel (I'm in CA).  The TSD EFS card price is $2.093 per gal for a savings of $1.196 per gal.  Once TSD takes their 10% ($0.1196) that is a cost of $2.2126 per gal for me and still a savings of approximately $1.076 per gallon off the posted price.  I'll take that all day long.

Edited April 14, 2020 by Chad Heiser

[geodog]

It won't give you a discount at Pilot/Flying J due to an agreement with GoodSam Club.

 

ShortyO

 

[Jim1521]

Love’s here in Ft. Myers is $2.55 for diesel.  My TSD price is $1.716.

Edited April 15, 2020 by Jim1521

[Kirk W]

10 hours ago, Jim1521 said:

 My TSD price is $1.716.

The TSD card is only good at truck stops, correct? Is there a way to know if it is accepted before you pull into the station or to the pump?

[Rover]

40 minutes ago, Kirk W said:

The TSD card is only good at truck stops, correct? Is there a way to know if it is accepted before you pull into the station or to the pump?

Yes, the TSD app shows locations that accept the card and the current discounted price on your route. We have used it for several months and have saved a lot!

Vicki

[palmeris]

Yes the app will allow you to search an area and it will display locations that accept the EFS card as well as the current price. Some locations are discounted, some have more discount that others, and some have no discounts. Its all variable by the locations, it seems the larger discounts are most plentiful at Loves

As these locations are truck stops, when you combine the discounted savings along with the convenience of a location that is usually right off the interstate, easy on easy off, big rig friendly and generally have other services, stores, food, showers, etc if needed it makes it a great package deal when logging miles.

Of course if you want to search the area with another app like gas buddy to see if you can find a better deal its up to you, treat the EFS card as another option in your wallet and make the decision that best fits your needs

Edited April 15, 2020 by palmeris

[Friz]

Unbelievable. Two days ago at Love's in Hawthorne FL diesel was priced at $2.43. I paid $1.67! First use of the card. Fortunately there is a Love's about 8 miles away from home. 

[filthy-beast]

for my F350 the discount save me around $30 bucks a fill-up, sometimes more. Really doesn't matter how how often I fill it, I rather spend it on dinner out with the wife than throw it away.

[dennisvr]

Applied for the card on Tuesday and received it today (6 days later).  Checked fuel prices at the nearest Loves in Ripon CA and it is $3.33 gal.  The discounted price is $2.02.  I should be saving around $1.11 after they take their 10%.  Now I have to wonder if the fuel prices are going to go any lower or should I fill the truck now...…………...

[Ro and Joe]

On 4/15/2020 at 7:45 AM, Kirk W said:

The TSD card is only good at truck stops, correct? Is there a way to know if it is accepted before you pull into the station or to the pump?

Loves, TA/Petro, Ambest, Road Ranger and Sapp Brothers are the locations listed at TSD.  Daily (by firm) TSD publishes the discounts by state and city.  

[mr. cob]

Howdy All,

Got my card today, filled out the form online three days ago.  Working with the phone app the nearest place to me that has the discount is about 70 miles away, however it is on the way to the shop that is working on my trailer slide. So the plan is to fill up after I pickup the trailer and on the way home, according to the app I should save around a buck a gallon compared to posted pump price.  The nice thing about the Pete is I can carry 250 gallons so if I can find fuel within a reasonable distance from my planned route I'll just make it a point to fuel every 1,000 miles or so that way I should be able to maximize savings even if I have to alter the route a few miles, I think this will work well for me.

Dave

[Customer1]

On the TSD Facebook group today someone posted that they got fuel for $1.36 when the posted price was $2.74.  I've got rewards credit cards and the Good Sam card but nothing can touch the TSD discount.

[rynosback]

On 4/13/2020 at 1:18 PM, palmeris said:

Yes....It costs nothing to sign up and get the efs card. You can check for yourself if there's a savings in the area you're in or going to..if not then don't use it..just another option in your wallet 

Does the app show you the discounted price? The. You just add the 10% fee to that price? 

[Twotoes]

The EFS app will show you all the locations on your route that accept the TSD card and the discounted price. Not sure if the 10% fee is factored in or just the price per gallon but the fee is very small so it doesn’t really factor in when comparing prices at other stations. 

[palmeris]

The app shows the discount price.  You swipe your card and enter your pin. About 2 days later they ach debit the checking account you provided when you sign up and the 10% fee is applied, you will see it when you get the ach transaction .

[dennisvr]

Has anyone fueled in Oregon the last few days?  I see on their facebook page they cannot guarantee the discounted price until they get the tax issue sorted out.  I was thinking of going up that way in a couple days and it shows Loves in Medford at $1.09 a gallon, but wondering if that is the correct discounted price.

[rynosback]

2 hours ago, dennisvr said:

Has anyone fueled in Oregon the last few days?  I see on their facebook page they cannot guarantee the discounted price until they get the tax issue sorted out.  I was thinking of going up that way in a couple days and it shows Loves in Medford at $1.09 a gallon, but wondering if that is the correct discounted price.

Can you post a screen shot of the map showing that? I have tried to find a video that shows how to use the app so I can understand what and how it views it. The app at the Apple store has bad reviews. But if $1.09 is really the price, that is a GREAT price. As $2.29 is the lowest price I see on Gas Buddy.

https://www.m109riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=388222&d=1588100637

Edited April 28, 2020 by rynosback

[DesertMiner]

This is the current price at a TA Travel Plaza outside Medford OR.  

Edited April 28, 2020 by DesertMiner

[rynosback]

8 minutes ago, DesertMiner said:

 

This is the current price at a TA Travel Plaza outside Medford OR.  

What is the current  price? I do not have the app or service. I’m looking into it as I no end in sight to stop full timing. This is why I posted a screen shot at that moment from gas buddy. I asked for a current screen shot to compare the maps.

Edited April 28, 2020 by rynosback

[DesertMiner]

I fixed the link.....try again.