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Relay Payments

Modernizing payments for the freight and logistics industry

Financial Services
Founded 2019
Atlanta, GA
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Profile last updated: July 2026

About Relay Payments

Financial ServicesFounded 2019

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Relay Payments is building a modern digital payment network to revolutionize the trucking and logistics industries. Trusted by more than 500,000 drivers, 100,000 carriers, and 2,000 truck stops nationwide, Relay has brought efficiency and automation to an industry historically reliant on cash, checks, and cards. Relay has joined forces with industry leaders like Pilot Relay Payments, Maverik, Schneider, Coyote Logistics, Lineage Logistics, and others to provide secure, reliable over-the-road transactions. Founded in 2019, our Atlanta-based fintech includes more than 150 team members and has won awards for product innovation, customer service, and organizational culture. We are a proud sponsor of NASCAR and William Byron from Hendrick Motorsports for 2025. For more information about Relay, visit relaypayments.com .

Quick Facts

  • IndustryFinancial Services
  • Founded2019
  • HeadquartersAtlanta, GA
  • Certifications1

What Sets Us Apart

Industry-Leading Impact at Scale

Trusted by 500,000+ drivers and 100,000 carriers, Relay's team of 150+ directly impacts the logistics industry, delivering real solutions that modernize how commerce moves across America.

Innovation-Driven Culture

Award-winning for product innovation, customer service, and organizational culture, Relay attracts talent passionate about solving real problems in fintech and logistics with cutting-edge technology.

Connected to Something Bigger

As a proud NASCAR sponsor and partner with industry giants like Pilot, Maverik, and Schneider, Relay team members see their work celebrated and connected to the broader trucking ecosystem.

Our Culture

The lived experience at Relay Payments

Innovation & Invention

Team members embrace a mindset that there's always a better way. Experimentation is encouraged, creative thinking is valued, and breakthrough ideas are celebrated—whether they transform our product or our internal processes.

Genuine Collaboration

Work happens together across teams and departments. People actively listen to one another, share knowledge freely, and support colleagues in achieving shared goals—creating a sense of belonging and collective purpose.

Ownership Mentality

Everyone takes real responsibility for their work and its outcomes. With equity in hand, team members think and act like owners, making decisions that align with long-term success and taking initiative to drive results.

People-First Approach

Relay Payments genuinely prioritizes team member well-being, growth, and satisfaction. You're treated as a whole person, not just a resource—with unlimited PTO actually used, competitive pay, and real investment in your career development.

Transparency & Trust

Leadership communicates openly about company direction, challenges, and wins. This openness builds trust and enables team members to make informed decisions and feel genuinely connected to our mission.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Relay Payments

ownershipcollaborationinnovationtransparencytrustgrowthinclusivesupportiveempoweredpurpose-driven

Frequently Asked Questions about Relay Payments

Common questions about working at Relay Payments, their culture, and benefits.

Relay Payments is an Atlanta-based fintech company building a modern digital payment network specifically designed for the trucking and logistics industries. We replace outdated cash, check, and card-based payment processes with secure, efficient, and automated digital transactions. We're trusted by more than 500,000 drivers and 100,000 carriers nationwide.

Relay Payments was founded in 2019 by Ryan Droege and Spencer Barkoff. In just five years, we've become the digital payment network of choice for the freight and logistics industry.

Relay Payments is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia at 400 Galleria Parkway. Our team spans multiple locations across the United States as we continue to grow.

We believe everyone at Relay is an owner. All employees receive equity grants and stock options as part of their compensation package, along with competitive salary. We've maintained a strong track record of salary increases, with 66%+ of employees receiving increases since 2023.

Relay offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary with equity, unlimited PTO, 401(k) matching up to 4%, state-of-the-art health insurance, and a collaborative, people-first workplace culture designed to support your overall growth and well-being.

Our culture is built on three core values: Invent the Future, Own the Work, and We're in This Together. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are empowered to innovate, take ownership of their work, and support one another. This commitment to people and culture has earned us recognition as a Certified Most Loved Workplace.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.