The National Biodiesel Foundation, Louisville, Ky., has unveiled
the first-ever biodiesel fuel card. Officially called BioTrucker Fuel
Card, it highlights the availability of biodiesel with a network of
truck stops that carry biodiesel. Truckers and fleets pay cash price on
all fuel and no fuel transaction fee for biodiesel at in-network truck
stops. In addition, Sapp Bros. Travel Centers (Peru Ill.), Waddy Unocal
76 (Waddy, Ky.) and Drivers Truck Stop (Ft. Worth, Texas) stepped up to
the plate to be the first to offer a $.02 discount at the pump for
BioTrucker Fuel Card holders.
"Being one of the first truck stops to offer a discount for
BioTrucker Fuel Card holders is very exciting to us," said Kevin
Cassidy, Marketing Manager, Sapp Bros. Travel Centers. "We are huge
supporters of biodiesel and this program will generate interest and
awareness."
The initial in-network list of 149 truck stops will continue to
grow as more truck stops sell biodiesel and accept the BioTrucker Fuel
Card. In-network truck stops include large chains and independent stops.
"We are pleased that our stop is part of the BioTrucker Fuel
Card network," said Karlene Saunders, Owner, Stockton Travel
Centers. "This is a great program for helping truckers find
biodiesel."
The BioTrucker Fuel Card gives trucking companies and owner
operators an easy way to pay for fuel, access cash advances, and pay for
repairs and other expenses while on the road. Card holders pay the cash
price for all fuel, instead of a credit price. ProMiles mapping software
is a partner that provides incentives for using its software -- the only
mapping software for the trucking industry that shows biodiesel
locations. Discounts on repairs and tires as well as roadside assistance
are also available through the card.
For more information, visit http://www.biotrucker.com.
In addition to the in-network truck stops, the card is accepted at
4900 truck accessible retail stations across the U.S. Truckers and
fleets can sign up for the card at www.biotrucker.com and find all
in-network locations for the BioTrucker Fuel Card and hundreds of truck
stops that carry biodiesel.
"At the Mid-America Trucking Show, truckers are always asking
us where they can find biodiesel," said Tom Verry, executive
director of the National Biodiesel Foundation. "The BioTrucker Fuel
Card not only helps them find biodiesel, but helps them save money when
they purchase biodiesel."
Biodiesel is the cleaner-burning fuel for diesel engines that is
made from renewable resources such as byproduct oils, which support the
U.S. economy. It can be used in any diesel engine in blends of B20 (20
percent biodiesel/80 percent diesel) or lower. The National Biodiesel
Foundation is a not-for-profit organization supporting biodiesel
education and outreach.
For more details on biodiesel's benefits, including economic
and job boosts, energy security, and environmental, visit
http://biodiesel.org or call 972/352-8698 or 800/841-5849.
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