Salem, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Pride Services, LLC recently announced that Sinclair Oil Corporation has agreed to have the more than 2,000 Sinclair branded fuel locations accept the Pacific Pride Network Super Plus Card.  The new sites will be coming online over the next eight to 12 weeks.  The agreement will bring the number of sites that accept the card to more than 5,000.

"This cooperative arrangement with Sinclair Oil provides Pacific Pride Marketers a growning customer base with sites they need when traveling in the areas where Sinclair has a strong presence," said Gregory D. Iverson, vice president operations and administration at Pacific Pride, "and we are enthused to leverage the market presence Sinclair holds in key markets thoughout the Rocky Mountains and Midwest.

To find out more about getting a Pacific Pride card or see if your card will be accepted at Sinclair branded gas stations please contact Scott Culp at Automated Fuels (812) 234-3538.

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Terre Haute, IN - In these tough economic times more and more companies are realizing that controlling fuel costs have a direct effect on improving the bottom line.  Three Wabash Valley companies recently made that connection and chose to utilize Automated Fuels and Pacific Pride to control fueling expenses.

While all three companies will realize the benefits and savings of a strong fuel management program, each had specific reasons for joining. 

CHANCES for Indiana Youth is dedicated to substance abuse prevention and positive youth development throughout Indiana.  Brandon Halleck, Executive Director, appreciated the competitive pricing and accountability of the detailed fueling statements.   As a charitable organization he knows he must make sure that every dollar is spent in a wise and prudent manner.  When combining their needs and Automated Fuels advantages,  CHANCES for Indiana Youth is saving time and money at the pump as well as in the accounting department.

Forever Green Lawn and Landscaping had been a long time user of the Wright Express (WEX)  fleet card.  But monthly WEX card fees and less than adequate controls allowed Pacific Pride to pick up the slack.  With the Blue Card and Automated Fuels tracking software, owner Dick Lane is able to track the off-road diesel and gas he puts in his mowers so he can have the excise taxes refunded from the State of Indiana.  This allows him to save as much as.41 cents per gallon on just that feature alone. 

Bill Camp Trucking had been using Pacific Pride when he drove for Ice Machinery Moving and Rigging.  When Bill started his own company he partnered up with Automated Fuels because he appreciated the time EFT billing saved him as well as the improved performance Premium Diesel gave his trucks.

Scott Culp, Fleet Fueling Consultant, spent time with each one of these companies to develop a personalized fuel policy and  identify areas where savings could be realized.  Should you like to review your companies fuel policy or design one for the first time, Scott can be reached at 812-234-3538 or scott@spencebanks.com.

Automated Fuels is a division of Spence/Banks. Inc.

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Terre Haute, Indiana - In staying on the cutting edge of technology, Pacific Pride became the first card lock commercial fueling company to unveil a free iPhone App specifically tailored to fleet fueling customers.   This application will allow Pacific Pride members to be able to locate the nearest Pacific Pride fueling site anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.

In March, Greg Iverson, President of Pacific Pride, unveiled the prototype at the MPA/MACS Convention during the Pac Pride Brand Meeting.  He pledged, "Not only will the driver have the ability to see addresses of the locations and type of fuels offered, he would also be able to get turn by turn directions to guide them to their fueling destination."

It doesn't disappoint.  A wealth of information can be obtained through the application before arriving such as accepted cards, services at the site, contact phone numbers, searching filters as well as link to request more information on how to become a Pacific Pride customer.

Just search "Pacific Pride" at the Apple App Store.  For more information on Pacific Pride contact Scott Culp with Automated Fuels at 800-288-6383 on via email scott@spencebanks.com.

  Click on the logo to be taken to the Apple App Store

Automated Fuels of Terre Haute Indiana is the exclusive cardlock provider for Gill's Towing.  We are excited to have Gill's as a customer and we are proud he chose to impliment our fuel management system.

Chuck Gill knew the benefits the Pacific Pride card held when he was employeed as a driver for another towing company.  When he decided to start his own towing business he made sure all of his drivers held the Pac Pride Blue Card.  With the limitations of fuel type, amount purchased and date and time restrictions as well as the detailed reporting, Chuck knew he had control over his fuel costs.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Pacific Pride Blue card contact Scott Culp at (812) 234-3538 or scott@spencebanks.com.

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Terre Haute, IN - The 2010 Automated Fuels Customer Appreciation Day was a huge, dry, success.  More than 100 people from 20 businesses were able to attend this year's event at the Pacific Pride station on N. 1st St. in Terre Haute.  Events included a hot pulled pork lunch, free gas giveaway and complementary no spill travel cups for all who attended.

This years $25 gas giveaway winners.

• Alvin Crouse, Jr. - Durr's Towing
• Loren Kerr - Indiana State University
• Stephen Stedman - Terre Haute Street Department

Thanks to all who attended.  We appreciate your business and look forward to having the event next spring.

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Terre Haute, IN - Congratulations to Hi-99/WWVR.  They choose to take control of their fueling puchases by using Pacific Pride commercial fueling stations.  The Wabash Valley's premier radio station had been using a national known fleet card to fuel their vehicles.  However, when they compared the controls, service and lack of card and transaction fees to the Pacific Pride Blue Card, it was an easy switch to Automated Fuels.

To take control of your companies fueling costs, contact Scott Culp at 812-234-3538 or via email at scott@spencebanks.com.

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Terre Haute, IN - Automated Fuels, an Independent Franchisee of Pacific Pride, is proud to announce Farris Landscaping as one of our newest customers.   Pam Farris recognized the value and savings a Pacific Pride Blue Card provided.  Instead of taking time out of her busy day fueling each piece of her equipment, she put the safety and security of our fuel access cards in her employees’ hands.  This allowed Pam to spend her time increasing business and not worrying about fuel theft.

The Blue Card can only be obtained through a Pacific Pride Dealer such as Automated Fuels.  It has the ability to restrict the number of gallons purchased, the type of fuel purchased, date and time restrictions as well as detailed fueling information such as odometer readings and truck/vehicle/job number designations through a secure access card that requires a personal identification number (P.I.N.) to use.  These are features that no other fleet card can claim.  All this ensures that the fuel savings gained by using our sites fall to the bottom line to maximize your profits.

To realize the benefits as Farris Landscaping.  Please call Automated Fuels at 812-234-3538 or via email scott@spencebanks.com  We will be happy to show you how we can save you time and money on your fueling costs.

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October 10, 2008 - RALEIGH, NC - Police say Dillard Roe Johnson stole gas cards from the Bass Nixon & Kennedy engineering company over the weekend, and then hung around gas stations offering motorists fill-ups for $20 a pop. Now police are trying to track down everyone who took advantage of the special offer — possibly hundreds of people. (click here for complete story)

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Are you still sending your drivers with cash?  Do you still have a "house account" at a convenience store(c-store)?  Do you genuinely believe that third party, fleet "fuel only" card you purchased for your fleet simply because it's accepted at so many different c-stores, is making your business more efficient?  If you said yes to any of these questions, it's time for you call the professionals at Automated Fuels and ask about the Pacific Pride Blue Mag Card.  "This card gives you total control of your fleet's fueling activity", said Jim Owen, President, Spence-Banks Oil.  "Gallon limits, product grade restriction at the pump, and elimination of non-fuel purchases are just a few of the things this card can control", he continued.

Shane Dyer, President, PowerUp Fleet, added, "We have done extensive research over many years that indicates the wrong fuel management can potentially add as much as $.30 per gallon over the price you pay at the pump.  Fleet managers and owners are far too often under the misconception that house accounts, cash and "fuel only" fleet cards are the best methods to fuel a company's fleet."  Mr. Dyer added, "The opposite is generally the case.  Driver's enter an inefficient fueling environment and, many times, abuse and time wasted, drives the cost of fuel through the roof."  He elaborated, " We can't emphasize enough how critical it is to control your fleet's fueling activity; the Pacific Pride commercial fueling network in conjunction with its Blue Mag Card is the answer."

     Shane ended by saying, "C-stores are extremely convenient (by design), but highly inefficient for fleet fueling.  When you give most employees the liberty to fuel wherever they choose, they often times fail to have the best interest of your business in mind."