RaceTrac has tapped Sensolus, a provider of industrial IoT solutions, to “deploy tracking technologies for critical parts transported between store locations and distribution centers, helping to deliver on RaceTrac's focus on efficiency and exceptional customer service,” according to a press release.

Sensolus said that by digitally tracking reusable totes containing spare parts for fuel pumps, it enables RaceTrac to “expeditiously service pumps at gas stations, saving time and money while ensuring that customers have access to properly functioning pumps.”

RaceTrac will use Sensolus software to manage tracking devices attached to totes, getting regular, actionable insights into location and movement of spare parts through user-friendly dashboards. Additionally, proactive alerts are sent out when anomalies such as low inventory or excessive dwell times may occur.

"At RaceTrac we are always in pursuit of improving the guest experience and delivering a frictionless fueling experience at our 590+ store locations across the Southeast and neighboring states," said Daniel Vasseur, executive director of supply chain merchandise. "Having properly functioning fuel pumps is essential to our 24/7 business. The partnership with Sensolus provides us a hi-tech solution to tracking the critical fuel pump parts needed to run our stores efficiently and deliver the highest customer service to our guests."

In other recent RaceTrac news, last month NACS Daily reported that RaceTrac will begin accepting QuikQ fuel cards at all RaceTrac and RaceWay truck-accessible locations, “furthering its investments in professional driver convenience.” QuikQ is a provider of secure fuel payment, corporate payment and fraud prevention solutions.