Relay Payments Launches Relay Pulse to Combat Fuel Fraud in Trucking
Relay Payments, a fintech innovator transforming payments for trucking and logistics, today announced the launch of Relay Pulse — an interactive solution that integrates with carriers’ electronic logging devices (ELDs) to prevent costly fuel fraud. By giving carriers enhanced real-time visibility and control over driver fueling, Relay Pulse automates fraud prevention and reduces operational risks.
The Challenge of First-Party Fuel Fraud
Fuel fraud remains a significant issue for fleets, especially first-party fraud where drivers may misuse fueling privileges, resulting in unauthorized transactions. Carriers have struggled to track fueling behavior accurately, often relying on manual processes that fail to stop fraud proactively.
How Relay Pulse Works
Relay Pulse’s deep integration with over 100 ELD providers—including Samsara, Motive, and ISAAC—automates enforcement of fueling policies, eliminating guesswork and manual intervention.
Key features include:
- Automatic enforcement of fuel tank thresholds to block unauthorized or excessive fueling.
- Confirmation that fuel levels have increased post-fueling.
- Truck location verification to prevent fueling when drivers are not near their assigned vehicle.
- Real-time syncing of driver and vehicle data to maintain accurate fueling records.
- Automated onboarding/offboarding of drivers between Relay and ELD systems to keep permissions current.
Customer Success
Navjot Thandi, Operations Manager at Royal Carrier LLC, said:
“Relay Pulse has been a game changer for us. We can now accurately track fuel usage and cost in real-time – no more guessing, and no more theft. It’s a powerful tool that gives us visibility into our operations and helps us reduce expenses, which is critical in today’s market.”
Leadership Perspective
Ryan Droege, CEO of Relay Payments, emphasized:
“Fuel fraud costs carriers millions each year, yet most solutions leave too many gaps in visibility and control. First-party fuel fraud is often an afterthought, and fleets relying on manual processes only catch fraud after it happens. Relay Pulse changes that by giving carriers real-time control over fueling events — preventing fraud before it occurs.”
By integrating directly with ELDs, Relay Pulse empowers trucking fleets to proactively prevent fuel fraud, reduce expenses, and improve operational efficiency. This innovative solution is set to become an essential tool for fleets seeking stronger controls and transparency in driver fueling.
