Truck drivers have a new, seamless way to pay for fuel at RaceTrac and RaceWay locations with the introduction of the 10-4 by WEX mobile app, RaceTrac said in a press release. “This cardless payment solution is available at all travel centers and extended diesel offering (EDO) stores, offering an accessible and innovative option tailored to the needs of independent owner-operators.”
“The 10-4 by WEX app is an efficient solution for many of our professional driver guests including independent owner-operators and other small trucking operations,” said Nick LaFalce, fleet marketing manager for RaceTrac and RaceWay. “With an expanding variety of payment methods at the pump, we hope to gain loyal customers and offer frictionless transactions with instant savings at the pump for all professional drivers—in whatever ways work best for their business.”
The retailer said the 10-4 by WEX app provides a mobile-based platform that allows drivers to pay for fuel securely and efficiently without the need for a physical card. The platform offers “nationwide diesel discounts to independent, small business and large enterprise truckers. Unlike traditional fleet cards, this solution does not require a credit check, making it a practical alternative for owner-operators who may face barriers to obtaining other payment options. Users simply upload the debit or credit card of their choice and start saving with no transaction fees.”
“On average, independent truckers spend approximately $50,000 on fuel every year—almost a third of their total expenses and that’s even before anything is left over for themselves—which is why every cent matters,” said Tim Hampton, SVP and general manager of Over-the-Road (OTR) at WEX. “With RaceTrac now accepting 10-4 by WEX, together we aim to support these important pillars of America’s economy by putting money back in their pockets with every gallon purchased—and keeping it simple so they can get back on the road fast.”
In other recent RaceTrac news, the retailer opened its first store in Ohio last month. The new 8,100-square-foot travel center “provides everything needed to refuel and recharge for the nearly 75,000 professional drivers, commuters, residents and travelers that pass through the area daily,” according to a press release.