TravelCenters of America launches new TA Fleet universal credit card

Published: May 24, 2022

TravelCenters of America Inc., a nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, announced the launch of TA Fleet Universal, a new fleet card payment program, powered by WEX Inc.’s global commerce platform.

The new TA Fleet Universal card can be used at all 275 TA, Petro or TA Express travel centers and at 16,000 truck stops and 95% of retail fueling stations nationwide where WEX network cards are accepted. Cardholders may benefit from fuel and product discounts and additional perks that will soon be available for TA’s UltraOne Loyalty Program members as well.

Direct labor vs. indirect labor in fleet shops

Keeping tabs on labor expenditures is important, but make sure you’re taking everything into account before assigning blame.

By Darry Stuart

Published: Mar 15, 2024

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Direct labor vs. indirect labor: what do these terms mean? And how much of each is happening in your shop?When this subject comes up, general comments always end up saying that the techs must be hanging around doing nothing. Most who read the data only read the direct data and not the indirect data breakdown. And most shops do not pay attention to the indirect data, so therefore it is a good, appropriate question.