TA and Relay Payments Partner Launch Fraud-Free Digital Fuel Payments
Digital payment technologies continue to deliver convenience, faster transactions and enhanced security to financial transactions, and they’re steadily gaining momentum as acceptance increases at truck stops across the country.
This week, Relay Payments and TravelCenters of America announced that Relay is now accepted nationwide at TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express locations. “Our carrier customers have been asking for Relay acceptance at TA,” said Michael Stuewe, senior vice president, fleet sales, TravelCenters of America. “Now, we’re delivering on that with Relay’s digital fuel payments that make fueling quicker, easier and more secure.”
Drivers and fleets can use Relay to pay for diesel fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump and in-store using Relay’s cardless, digital experience. Participating locations are searchable in the Relay app, helping drivers find fueling along their routes.
“TA is an essential stop for our fleets and drivers,” said Ryan Droege, CEO and co-founder of Relay Payments. “Extending Relay acceptance to TA’s network ensures our customers have a fast, secure way to pay wherever the road takes them.”
Relay Payments is used by more than 500,000 drivers, 100,000 carriers and 3,000 truck stops, including Pilot and Love’s. Relay said its cardless platform not only streamlines the fueling process but also eliminates the risk of fraud from fuel-card skimming. Relay’s digital workflow also provides operations teams with greater control and reduces manual administrative tasks.
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NATSO Foundation 2025 Technology Steering Council includes:
- Tony Caputo, Director of Business Development, Warren Rogers, Phone: (540) 314-6210 | Email: Tcaputo@warrenrogers.com
- Erika Curtis, Delivery Lead, W. Capra, Phone: (309) 838-4838 | Email: ecurtis@wcapra.com
- Meghann Erhart, Executive Vice President, Relay Payments, Phone: (865) 356-3631 | Email: meghann.erhart@relaypayments.com
- Jeremie Myhren, Co-founder and CIO, ONRAMP, Phone: (815) 904-9988 | Email: jeremie@onrampcard.com
- Chris Oliver, Chief Marketing Officer, Trucker Path, Phone: (623) 606-6486 | Email: oliver@truckerpath.com
- Peter Rasmussen, CEO and Founder, Convenience and Energy Advisors, Phone: (305) 213-8873 | Email: peter@convenienceandenergyadvisors.com
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