What QuikQ does

QuikQ is a Franklin, Tennessee-based payment solutions provider for the commercial transportation industry, founded in 2009 as QuikQ, LLC. The company operates a proprietary payment processing platform that connects carriers directly with truck stops and merchant networks, using a combination of passive RFID hardware, mobile-based digital payment codes, real-time transaction validation, and co-branded Mastercard acceptance (Fleet Mastercard accepted at nearly 11 million retailers, including 575,000 for fuel and maintenance). Its core product is SmartQ RFID, a cardless fueling system introduced in 2011 that authenticates a truck's physical presence at the pump via asset-based RFID tags and is backed by a Zero Fraud Guarantee; the company also offers QuikQ Fuel Cards, Q-Fuel for on-site terminal management, Virtual Cards, Corporate Cards, and A/P Processing.

QuikQ's product portfolio is delivered through three go-to-market channels: a direct sales organization (enterprise field sales plus inside sales) targeting fleet operators, owner-operators, and factoring companies; TMS-integrated distribution via partnerships with McLeod Software, PCS Software, Innovative, TMW Suite, and Truckmate; and merchant-acceptance agreements with major truck stop chains (Pilot | Flying J, Love's, TA, Circle K, RaceTrac, 7-Eleven, Casey's, Kum & Go, Thorntons, and others). The Q-Secure fraud prevention suite (SmartQ RFID, Secure Swipe SMS verification, mandatory 2FA, One-Hour Rule) is positioned as the unifying security layer across all products. Additional integrations with CAT Scale, OPW PetroVend, ProMiles, and GK Software extend the platform into adjacent driver services and c-store retail technology.

QuikQ generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on fuel card purchases, virtual card issuance, and AP processing, supplemented by RFID hardware/tag sales and a white-label fuel card program for factoring companies. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with 101-250 employees, has no disclosed outside funding, and reports CEO leadership under Jon Russell. Operating geography is the United States.

Name

QuikQ

Legal name

QuikQ, LLC

Website

https://quikq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

QuikQ is a Franklin, Tennessee-based payment solutions provider serving the U.S. commercial trucking industry. It offers SmartQ RFID cardless fueling, traditional and Mastercard-branded fuel cards, mobile digital payments, virtual cards, and accounts payable automation to fleet operators, owner-operators, factoring companies, and truck stop merchants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fuel Card Transaction Processing: QuikQ generates revenue through transaction fees on fuel purchases made with QuikQ fuel cards at participating truck stops and merchants. Carriers pay for fuel card program access, transaction processing, and network access.
2. Corporate Payment Solutions: Revenue from virtual card issuance, corporate card programs, and AP processing services. This includes fees for electronic payments, transaction processing, and accounts payable automation.
3. Factoring Fuel Card Program: Factoring companies prefund accounts and fleets access fuel through prepaid QuikQ accounts. Revenue derived from transaction fees and potentially fuel discount programs offered through the network.
4. SmartQ RFID Hardware and Licensing: RFID tags and reader infrastructure for cardless fueling. May include hardware costs for RFID tags installed on trucks and merchant-side reader equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QuikQ is a payment solutions provider for the commercial transportation industry, selling a fleet payments platform (QuikQ Fuel Cards, SmartQ RFID cardless fueling, QuikQ Digital Payments, Fleet Mastercard, Q-Fuel terminal management, and QuikQ Drive/Fleet mobile apps) and a corporate payments platform (Virtual Card, Corporate Card, A/P Processing). The offering is unified by the Q-Secure fraud prevention suite and direct payment processing rails that connect carriers with truck stops and merchants across the United States.

Product overview

QuikQ is a full-service payment solutions provider for the transportation industry offering both a fleet payments platform and corporate payments platform. The fleet payments portfolio includes SmartQ RFID (cardless RFID fueling with Zero Fraud Guarantee), QuikQ Digital Payments (mobile cardless payments), QuikQ Fuel Cards, Fleet Mastercard, Q-Fuel (on-site terminal management), and mobile apps (QuikQ Drive and QuikQ Fleet). The corporate payments portfolio includes Virtual Cards, Corporate Cards, and A/P Processing. All solutions are underpinned by the Q-Secure fraud prevention suite featuring RFID authentication, Secure Swipe SMS verification, and mandatory 2FA. The company also offers a Factoring Fuel Card Program for factoring companies to fund fleet prepaid accounts. These products share QuikQ's proprietary payment processing rails and connect via TMS integrations (McLeod, Innovative, TMW Suite, Truckmate, PCS Software), CAT Scale Weigh My Truck, GK Software, OPW PetroVend, and ProMiles navigation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartQ RFID: Cardless RFID fuel payment system that authenticates truck's physical presence at the pump, providing fraud protection and Zero Fraud Guarantee.
• Q-Secure
• Q-Fuel
• Virtual Card
• QuikQ Drive
• QuikQ Fleet

Products and services

• SmartQ RFID Cardless RFID fueling solution using passive, asset-based RFID tags installed on trucks to authorize fuel pumps and authenticate truck physical presence at the pump in real time. Includes a Zero Fraud Guarantee and has processed millions of fraud-free transactions over 15 years. Targets fleet operators, carriers, and factoring company clients in the commercial trucking industry.
• QuikQ Fuel Cards Traditional fuel card solution enabling carriers to purchase fuel at participating truck stops nationwide. Features include complete purchase control by driver, truck, and location; real-time reporting; 24/7 customer support; and compliance support for fuel tax regulations including IFTA.
• QuikQ Fleet Mastercard Comprehensive payment card combining QuikQ's custom payment programs with Mastercard's purchasing power. Accepted at nearly 11 million retailers across the U.S. including 575,000 fuel and maintenance locations, with real-time monitoring, spending limits, and detailed transaction data for fleet operators.
• QuikQ Digital Payments Mobile-first cardless fuel payment solution that lets drivers authorize secure fuel transactions directly from their mobile device using time-sensitive codes, geo-location, and proprietary purchase controls. Features route-filtered fuel location search and pricing visibility before arrival.
• QuikQ Mobile Apps (QuikQ Drive and QuikQ Fleet) Two iOS and Android applications: QuikQ Drive (driver-focused app providing digital payments, fuel location finder, and ProMiles-powered route planning) and QuikQ Fleet (fleet manager app for monitoring credit usage, communicating with drivers, and managing transactions).
• Q-Fuel
• Virtual Card
• Corporate Card
• A/P Processing
• Factoring Fuel Card Program
• Fuel Fraud Protection Program with Zero Fraud Guarantee

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% to 22% of fleet spend estimated to be lost to theft and fraud - QuikQ's SmartQ RFID eliminates this fraud entirely
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CAT ScalecoreTechnology or Integration · 20 January 2026Expanded partnership integrating QuikQ's payment solutions with CAT Scale's 'Weigh My Truck' mobile app, allowing drivers to weigh trucks and pay for weighing transactions using their QuikQ accounts. CAT Scale has more than 2,300 locations across the United States and opened 68 new locations in 2025. Drivers can link QuikQ fuel cards to the app for frictionless weigh-and-pay experience without leaving the cab.
• Greenlane.aicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025Strategic partnership modernizing how truck drivers pay for diesel fuel. Greenlane's next-generation digital wallet platform integrates with QuikQ's established payment network and direct-connect fuel authorization technology. Joint engineering focused on real-time transaction authorization, secure cardless payment initiation, and end-to-end visibility. Evan Pohaski, CEO of Greenlane.ai, described working with QuikQ as 'like putting a turbocharger on our roadmap.'
• GK SoftwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 23 September 2025QuikQ completed certification with GK's CLOUD4RETAIL platform, making QuikQ fuel cards accepted by fuel retailers using GK Drive. GK serves over 40,000 locations globally including major c-store retailers. The partnership multiplies convenience/fuel locations available to QuikQ drivers and positions QuikQ as a certified technology partner in the convenience retail ecosystem.
• RefuelmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 August 2025QuikQ fuel cards accepted at 18 Refuel commercial fueling locations across South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas. Founded in 2008, Refuel operates over 240 stores with premium retail fuel distribution and convenience store offerings. Partnership strengthens QuikQ's southeastern presence.
• RaceTrac/RaceWaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2025RaceTrac announced acceptance of QuikQ fuel cards at all RaceTrac and RaceWay truck-accessible locations. RaceTrac is a family-owned company headquartered in Atlanta serving guests since 1934 with over 800 retail locations. Partnership increases QuikQ's fueling network with locations known for spacious fueling lanes, well-lit parking lots, and convenience stores.
• PCS SoftwaremajorTechnology or Integration · 18 November 2024Integration within PCS's Transportation Management System allowing customers to import fuel purchases with a click, gaining clearer insights into fuel expenses. QuikQ's RFID technology integrated into PCS TMS for enhanced security, allowing drivers to refuel only when their truck is nearby, minimizing unauthorized transactions.
• TranscapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 August 2024Strategic partnership offering co-branded fuel card to Transcap's freight factoring customers. Transcap provides fast and reliable factoring solutions for the trucking industry. The partnership gives Transcap customers access to QuikQ's extensive fueling network and exclusive fuel discounts, while Transcap offers the co-branded card as a value-added service.
• Circle KcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 July 2024QuikQ fuel cards now accepted at 381 Circle K truck-accessible locations nationwide. Circle K was established in Texas in 1951 and acquired by Alimentation Couche-Tard in 2003, operating stores in 31 countries and territories. Partnership significantly expanded QuikQ's nationwide merchant network.
• Cash Magic Truck Plaza & CasinomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2024QuikQ fuel card accepted at nearly 30 Cash Magic locations across Louisiana. Cash Magic operates 24/7 casinos, convenience stores, fueling stations, and dine-in restaurants across 10 parishes with more than 700 employees. Partnership aligns with Cash Magic's commitment to offering top-notch services to drivers in Louisiana.
• Dover Fueling Solutions (OPW)majorTechnology or Integration · 24 August 2023Partnership with Dover's OPW Fuel Management Systems to integrate QuikQ's payment solutions with OPW's PetroVend terminal systems. Enables QuikQ-enabled fleets using OPW's terminal systems to process onsite terminal fuel purchases securely and seamlessly, combining over-the-road and onsite fueling options.
• ProMilescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2023Partnership to create QuikQ Drive, a driver-focused mobile app leveraging ProMiles' mapping, mileage, and routing data. QuikQ Drive provides fuel pricing information, routing optimization, and digital payment capabilities. ProMiles is renowned in the trucking industry for its mapping and mileage solutions.
• McLeod SoftwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 July 2020Upgraded interactive interface with McLeod Software's LoadMaster Enterprise dispatch software, allowing fleets to manage QuikQ fuel purchasing directly in LoadMaster screens. Centralized interface updates critical information in both systems simultaneously, with seamless check and cash advance issuance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WEX Inc. WEX is a public, large-cap fuel card and fleet payment company serving commercial and government fleets. It directly competes with QuikQ's Fleet Mastercard and fuel card programs in the same end market with overlapping merchant networks at major truck stop chains.
• Comdata: Comdata, a FleetCor subsidiary, is one of the largest fuel card and settlement platforms serving over-the-road trucking fleets. It directly competes with QuikQ's fuel card and RFID offerings for the same carrier and owner-operator customers.
• EFS (Electronic Funds Source): EFS is a fuel card and payment solutions provider focused on the trucking industry, offering T-Check and over-the-road fuel cards. It competes head-to-head with QuikQ in fleet fuel payments and merchant acceptance for commercial carriers.

Emerging players

• AtoB: AtoB is a modern fuel card and fleet payments platform offering cardless transactions and a fintech-style experience to commercial fleets. It targets the same owner-operator and SMB fleet customers as QuikQ with overlapping digital payment features.
• Coast: Coast is a fuel card and expense management platform for fleets and small businesses emphasizing cardless payments and software-driven controls. It overlaps with QuikQ's QuikQ Digital Payments product at the SMB and mid-market fleet segments.
• Fleetio: Fleetio is a fleet maintenance and operations SaaS that has expanded into fuel cards and fleet payments via partnerships. It overlaps with QuikQ at the fleet management and fuel payment intersection, addressing similar mid-market and SMB fleet operators.
• OTR Solutions: OTR Solutions is a factoring company offering fuel cards and fuel discount programs to trucking carriers, overlapping with QuikQ's Factoring Fuel Card Program. It offers comparable white-label fuel funding services to fleet customers in the same market.

Broad incumbents

• FleetCor Technologies: FleetCor is a public global business payments company whose subsidiaries (Comdata, Fuelman, etc.) offer fuel cards across the trucking industry. As QuikQ's most significant incumbent competitor, FleetCor's broader portfolio gives it scale advantages in distribution and merchant relationships.

Others

• Mastercard: Mastercard is QuikQ's card network partner for the Fleet Mastercard and underpins part of its payment processing capability. Mastercard is not a direct competitor in fleet fuel cards but is enabling infrastructure for QuikQ's branded payment products.
• Pilot Flying J: Pilot Flying J is QuikQ's largest merchant partner and the leading U.S. travel center chain. While not a direct payments competitor, Pilot also operates its own fleet fuel programs, creating a partial overlap and potential vertical-integration risk for QuikQ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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