TruckSmarter Partners with TCS to Bring Real-Time Fuel Intelligence into Dispatch
Carriers Gain Route-Level Fuel Pricing and True All-In Rate Visibility Through AI-Powered Dispatch
San Francisco, CA – May 5, 2026 – TruckSmarter today announced a partnership with the TCS Fuel Card to integrate real-time fuel data directly into Dispatch, its AI-powered assistant for trucking companies, while offering industry-leading fuel discounts to customers.
Through this integration, drivers can access route-level fuel pricing, identify optimal fuel stops, and understand their true all-in economics before booking a load—all from a single prompt.
For example, a driver evaluating a run from Chicago to Dallas can now see not only available loads and market rates, but also where to fuel along the route, what those stops will cost, and what the net rate looks like after fuel. This level of trip economics visibility has historically been out of reach for independent carriers.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in giving carriers better control over one of their largest expenses,” said Chris Courts, President and Managing Director at TCS. “Real-time fuel intelligence inside Dispatch is going to create immediate value for drivers.”
Fuel is one of the largest variable costs in trucking, often accounting for 30–40% of a carrier’s operating expenses. Despite this, many owner-operators make fueling decisions based on habit or proximity rather than price. By embedding TCS Fuel Card data directly into the Dispatch workflow, TruckSmarter equips drivers with the insights needed to make smarter fueling decisions while accessing valuable discounts.
“We’re thrilled to work with TruckSmarter because they share our mission of supporting small- to mid-sized carriers with practical, powerful solutions,” said Chris Courts. “Together, we’re helping drivers save money and run more efficiently.”
“TruckSmarter was built to give independent drivers access to tools typically reserved for the largest fleets,” said Dan Kao, CEO of TruckSmarter. “Dispatch already handles load search, broker outreach, and market research. Now with TCS, fuel intelligence and real savings are immediately accessible with a single prompt.”
Drivers who sign up for TCS through TruckSmarter can save an average of 51 cents per gallon, providing ongoing savings beyond any single load. Fuel intelligence through TCS is available to all Dispatch subscribers. New users can try Dispatch free for 30 days, then $49 per month thereafter.
About TruckSmarter
TruckSmarter is a leading freight technology company building products that help the industry book loads faster. Its platform includes a free load board—rated 4.9 stars and trusted by more than 500,000 carriers—and Dispatch, the trucking industry’s first AI chat product built specifically for freight. TruckSmarter’s mission is to empower the lives of truck drivers.
About TCS (TransConnect Services)
Formed in 2014, TransConnect Services (TCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Apex Capital Corp, is a fuel card platform designed for the trucking industry. TCS is committed to leveling the playing field between small- to mid-sized carriers and larger fleets by delivering exceptional customer service and maximizing savings. For more information, visit the TCS website or call 844-827-3835.
SOURCE: TCS Fuel