If you’re running equipment, hailing grain, managing livestock, or moving from one job to the next, fuel is not optional, but rather it’s essential.
And those gallons? They add up fast.
Across pickup tanks, semis, service trucks, and seasonal equipment, even a few cents per gallon can turn into hundreds, even thousands, of dollars over the course of a year.
At Five Star Cooperative, we’re always looking for practical ways to create value for our members. That’s exactly why the Five Star Fuel Card was built to be simple. No gimmicks. Just a straightforward way to save on the gasoline you’re already buying, while also strengthening the cooperative that you do business with.
Save on Fuel You’re Already Buying
Studies like the Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey show how gasoline costs are factored into actual custom rates across the state. Along with underlining just how important per-gallon savings can be on everyday field work. The survey data makes it clear: gasoline is a measurable cost driver in Iowa operations, and cooperative-based savings help return value directly to members.
That’s why even small per-gallon savings can make a measurable difference. When you’re purchasing fuel in volume, shaving off just a few cents per gallon isn’t minor but rather it’s meaningful. Those savings can help offset rising input costs, protect your margins and keep more working capital available for the parts of your operation that drive growth.
One Card. One Bill. Less Hassle.
We all know that at the end of the month, no one enjoys sorting through gas receipts.
With the Five Star Fuel Card:
- Purchases roll into one monthly Five Star statement
- Expenses stay organized
- No juggling multiple credit card charges
- No piles of paper receipts in the pickup
Customers can also pay their bill conveniently online through Five Star LINK, including the options to set up autopay for even greater convenience. It’s purchasing designed to work the way our members and team work: efficiently and dependable.
Keeping Your Dollars Local
There is even another important benefit that often goes unnoticed.
When customers use the Five Star Fuel Card instead of traditional credit cards, it reduces processing fees. Those savings stay within the cooperative, helping keep those dollars local and working for our members.
As a cooperative, that matters. Every dollar saved on fees is a dollar that can be reinvested into facilities, services and programs that support our community.
Built for Real-World Operations
The Five Star Fuel Card isn’t about flashy perks. It’s about practicality.
It’s built for:
- Farmers running equipment daily
- Businesses managing multiple vehicles
- Operations that value clean billing
- Anyone who fuels regularly at our locations
It’s simply a smarter way to handle necessary expenses.
How to Get Started
Before using a Five Star Fuel Card, customers must have:
- An approved application
- An active Five Star account
Once approved, members can begin using their card at the Five Star pumps in New Hampton, Hanlontown and Scarville to immediately begin seeing their benefits.
Fuel Easy. Save Cents.
The Five Star Fuel Card reflects what cooperatives do best: provide practical solutions that keep values close to home.
The card allows customers to fuel up with confidence, manage their accounts more easily, and save money along the way. At the same time, it reduces processing costs and keeps more resources working for our cooperative and the communities we serve.
It’s a small change that delivers meaningful impact – one gallon at a time.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the program, need an application, or would like help understanding how the card fits your operation, our team is ready to assist.
