HOUSTON and LANCASTER, Pa. (June 15, 2010) – U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc., a provider of universal fleet fueling and maintenance cards, is expanding its Voyager Channel Partner Program with the addition of Lancaster, Pa.-based Rhoads Energy Corporation.
The latest Voyager Channel Partner to date, Rhoads Energy will begin issuing co-branded fleet cards for its customers to use at its locations in Lancaster and Dauphin counties in Pennsylvania and at any of the 230,000 Voyager fuel and maintenance acceptance locations throughout the United States.
“This partnership with Voyager gives us the opportunity to offer our fleet customers a more comprehensive package of services,” said Rhoads Energy President and CEO Michael DeBerdine, III. “They’ll be able to purchase goods and services more easily, from a larger number of locations across Lancaster County and beyond. Additionally, we’re excited about the program’s potential to gain visibility and customer loyalty for Rhoads Energy.”
Launched by Jerome H. Rhoads from the back of a rail car in 1917, Rhoads Energy now provides an array of product and service offerings that includes everything from heating oil to commercial fueling to heating and air conditioning equipment installation and natural gas. By becoming a Voyager Channel Partner, Rhoads Energy will offer its fleet customers an efficient and controlled way to purchase fuel and maintenance services across a vast network of locations.
The Voyager Channel Partner Program allows participants to generate revenue based on monthly fuel volume purchased with the co-branded Voyager fleet card at domestic and remote locations.
“Momentum continues to build as more and more regional petroleum marketers sign on to become Voyager Channel Partners,” said Jeffrey A. Rankin, senior sales and marketing officer, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems. “U.S. Bank appreciates the positive response from the jobber market and is committed to providing a positive experience for fleet managers, retailers and card users alike.”
About Rhoads Energy
Since 1917, when Jerome Rhoads began selling kerosene from the back of a rail car, Rhoads Energy Corporation has continually expanded and evolved. The company offers heating oil delivery, heating and cooling equipment installation, natural gas, commercial fueling and a range of energy-related programs for homeowners. Rhoads Energy, which serves Lancaster, Chester, and Berks Counties, also installs geothermal systems and radiant floor heat. For more information, visit www.RhoadsEnergy.com.
About Voyager
U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. is a leading provider of the universal fleet fueling and maintenance cards for over 1.6 million vehicles. Specifically designed to serve the needs of any size fleet, Voyager issues the Voyager Fleet Card, accepted at over 230,000 retail locations in all 50 states and provides comprehensive fleet management information services to commercial businesses and government agencies. To learn more, visit Voyager online at www.usbank.com/voyagerfleet.
About U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $282 billion in assets as of March 31, 2010, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,025 banking offices in 24 states and 5,312 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.
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