bp along with Mercedes-Benz Trucks have successfully tested the first digital fuel payment system for trucks in the UK being run on Wren Kitchen trucks, BP announced in a press release.

The new application bp In-Truck Pay will facilitate a more efficient, secure purchasing ‎and management process for both ‎fleet managers and truck drivers. bp’s statement elaborated that this application is developed for the latest-generation Mercedes-‎Benz Actros. It can be specified with Multimedia Cockpit, Interactive.

Also, the application will automatically include all data related to purchases and mileage. It has the ability to provide accurate information to managers without the need ‎for drivers to enter mileage themselves.

In this regard, Alexandru Eftimiu, bp’s VP fleet Europe said: “We aim to provide innovative digital ‎solutions to make customers’ lives easier. bp In-Truck Pay shifts how we connect ‎with our customers through digital and online platforms…. We’ve already ‎received fantastic feedback from Wren Kitchens and look forward to bringing bp In-‎Truck Pay to other customers and countries in due course.”

For his part, Richard Skidmore, head of customer service delivery, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK, ‎commented: “Connectivity is integral to the strategy of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. bp In-‎Truck Pay demonstrates perfectly how the Truck App Portal can amplify the benefit ‎of running Mercedes-Benz trucks by helping customers to save money, increase ‎efficiency and retain drivers. We are proud of the part our Connectivity team has ‎played in the development of this app that has the potential to transform the way in ‎which operators may purchase their fuel.”‎