Dallas, Texas — Relay Payments has integrated its digital payment platform with CAT Scale’s Weigh My Truck app, allowing carriers to settle scale fees at over 2,200 locations nationwide.

Scale fees are a recurring expense for every OTR trucker, whether hauling freight across the Midwest or delivering goods along the West Coast. The traditional method requires drivers to pull out cash or use a credit card at the weigh station, adding time and uncertainty to an already tight schedule. By moving the transaction to a mobile app, drivers avoid the risk of losing change and reduce the number of stops needed for payment.

The new partnership was announced on September 5, 2026, and gives carriers and drivers the ability to use their existing Relay accounts to pay for weigh station fees on the go. Relay’s executive vice president of operations, Emily Neuman, said the company is committed to being a fully digital, end‑to‑end payments provider for trucking. Heather DeBaillie, vice president of operations and marketing for CAT Scale, praised the integration for its time‑saving benefits and for making the Weigh My Truck experience seamless.

What This Means for Drivers

CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators can now authorize payments directly from their Relay app, eliminating the need to carry cash or stop for card processing. Fleet managers will see a single, consolidated transaction record for all scale fees, simplifying audit trails and reducing back‑office work. The integration also allows drivers to track cash flow in real time, a critical advantage when meeting FMCSA reporting requirements and keeping payroll on schedule.

Industry Reaction

Carriers across the industry have welcomed the move, noting that a unified payment channel reduces administrative overhead and speeds up the billing cycle. Trucking companies hiring new drivers now see an added incentive for potential hires, as streamlined payments ease daily operational costs. The integration aligns with broader efforts to digitize trucking operations and improve compliance with FMCSA regulations, while also supporting the growing demand for truck driver jobs and OTR truck driver efficiency.

Key Points

• Integration covers more than 2,200 weigh‑station locations nationwide.
• Drivers can pay scale fees directly from their Relay account, no cash required.

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