Reach commercial fleets directly.
Join Piston’s direct payment network to attract fleet demand, promote location-specific offers, and simplify reconciliation.
7–8%
estimated reduction in gallons purchased
Replace a stack of intermediaries with a direct network.
Four separate layers introduce distance between the fleet, the transaction, and the merchant partner. Piston brings the relationship—and the data—together.
Traditional
Fleet
Card Issuer
Issuing Bank
Card Network
Processor
Merchant Site
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For fleets
Know more before authorizing.
- Verify the driver, vehicle, location, pump, and fuel type.
- Unlock industry-leading fuel discounts.
- Track every fill, exception, and rebate in one place.
For merchant partners
Reach the customer directly.
- Route relevant fleet demand to the right locations.
- Promote site-specific pricing and offers directly to fleets.
- Measure visits, gallons, and offer performance through Piston.
One connection. Two sides.Better outcomes.
Piston aligns control for the fleet with growth for the merchant partner instead of treating one side as an afterthought.
Fleet value
Piston network
Merchant value
Verified mobile driver
Identity-aware authorization
Known commercial customer
Custom fraud policy
Real-time decisioning
Controlled payment flow
Negotiated discounts
Direct merchant relationship
Preferred fleet demand
Preferred locations and lanes
Network development
Relevant nearby fleets
Transaction analytics
Connected usage data
Incremental-gallon visibility