Comdata is a trucking-first program: deep diesel discounts at major truck stops, cash advances and Comchek payments for drivers, and quote-based pricing. Fuel Express takes the opposite approach — no startup, annual, or hidden fees, acceptance at 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations, and volume-based rebate terms quoted to your fleet.
Comdata is a fleet payment program built for over-the-road trucking — its value concentrates at the truck stop, in diesel discounts and driver payments. If your fleet fuels at retail stations on local or mixed routes, most of that value never reaches you.
What does Comdata actually offer?
Comdata’s proprietary card is accepted at 6,000+ truck stops in the Comdata network, including Love’s, Pilot Flying J, and TA Petro [Source: comdata.com, July 14, 2026]. On its top Comdata Max plan it advertises diesel savings of cash price plus up to 50 cents per gallon at TA and Petro, 20 cents at Pilot and 1,900+ regional chain stations, 10 cents at over 2,500 independent stations, and 8 cents at Love’s — lower tiers advertise smaller discounts [Source: comdata.com]. Published plan fees run from $0 to $129 per month depending on tier, with a $50 one-time setup fee on most plans [Source: comdata.com]
How do Fuel Express and WEX compare on the numbers?
Fuel Express offers 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations with no card fees; WEX reports acceptance at almost 95% of US stations; it does not publish its card fees, and advertises rebates of up to 15 cents per gallon at network locations at network locations. Full four-provider context below.
| Feature | Fuel Express | WEX | Fuelman | Comdata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance network | 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations | Almost 95% of US fuel stations [Source: wexinc.com] | 40,000+ fuel stations in the Fuelman Network [Source: fuelman.com] | 6,000+ truck stops in the Comdata network [Source: comdata.com] |
| Card and account fees | No startup, annual, or hidden fees | Does not publish card fees — request terms in writing | Plans at $39, $59, or $99 per month [Source: fuelman.com] | Plans $0-$129 monthly; $50 setup on most plans [Source: comdata.com] |
| Fuel discounts | Volume-based — ask for the rate quoted to you | Up to 15c per gallon at network locations, up to 3c elsewhere [Source: wexinc.com] | 8c per gallon at Fuelman Network stations [Source: fuelman.com] | Up to 50c/gal diesel at TA/Petro on top plan [Source: comdata.com] |
| Best suited for | Fleets of any size that want wide access and no fees | Fleets wanting broad retail coverage | Fleets that fuel mostly in-network and want set discounts | Over-the-road trucking at truck stops |
| GPS and telematics | Integrated with Geotab and GPS Insight | Telematics-enhanced tracking, ClearView analytics [Source: wexinc.com] | Reporting and tracking by driver and vehicle [Source: fuelman.com] | Fleet management integrations |
Sources: fuelman.com (Fuelman plans, network, and discounts), comdata.com (Comdata plans, network, and discounts), wexinc.com (WEX acceptance, rebates, and telematics). See how we compare. Only figures published on each provider's own website are cited; provider terms change often, so confirm current terms directly with each provider. Facts last verified: July 16, 2026.
Where does Fuel Express differ?
Network shape and fee structure. Comdata’s network is deep but narrow: thousands of truck stops on interstate corridors. Fuel Express is broad: 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations covering virtually every retail station and repair shop, so vans, pickups, and mixed fleets fuel wherever their routes already go — see acceptance details.
Pricing is the second difference. Comdata’s terms are negotiated and quote-based, which can work well for large carriers with leverage but leaves smaller fleets guessing. Fuel Express publishes its position plainly: no startup, annual, or hidden fees at any fleet size, whether you run a small fleet or a large one, with rebate terms quoted to your fuel volume. And Geotab and GPS Insight tracking integrate directly with the card, pairing every purchase with vehicle location.
Which should your fleet choose?
It comes down to where your vehicles fuel. If your trucks live on interstates and buy diesel at TA, Pilot, and Love’s, Comdata’s discounts and Comchecks are built for you. If your fleet fuels at retail stations, runs local or regional routes, or wants no plan fees, Fuel Express fits better.
Comdata is the stronger fit for over-the-road trucking operations that buy most of their diesel at major truck stops, whose drivers need cash advances, lumper payments, or Comchek e-payments on the road, and who have the volume to negotiate favorable quote-based terms. Its pre-funded Connect Card, which requires no credit check, is also worth a look for carriers that want a pay-as-you-go option.
Fuel Express is the stronger fit for fleets whose vehicles fuel at retail stations rather than truck stops, that want no startup, annual, or hidden fees at any fleet size, and that buy maintenance as well as fuel on the card. It also suits fleets that want Geotab or GPS Insight telematics tied directly to every purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Comdata publishes plan tiers: monthly fees range from $0 to $8 per card or $129 per account depending on plan, and most plans carry a $50 one-time setup fee. Fuel Express charges no startup, annual, or hidden fees — no plan cost to offset before savings begin.
On its top Comdata Max plan, Comdata advertises cash price plus up to 50 cents per gallon at TA and Petro, 20 cents at Pilot and 1,900+ regional stations, 10 cents at 2,500+ independents, and 8 cents at Love's — lower tiers advertise smaller diesel discounts, all in-network.
The core Comdata proprietary card is built around major truck stops such as Love's, Pilot Flying J, and TA Petro. A Comdata Mastercard option extends acceptance broadly wherever Mastercard is taken, but the headline diesel discounts stay tied to the truck-stop network. Fuel Express is accepted at 320,000+ fuel and maintenance locations.
Over-the-road trucking fleets that buy most of their diesel at major truck stops, need cash advances and Comchek payments for drivers and lumpers, and can negotiate favorable quote-based terms. Fleets running local or mixed routes, fueling at retail stations, or wanting fee-free predictable pricing typically get more from Fuel Express.
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