A pilot project will test how trucks can automatically carry out payment processes at the petrol pump. The basis of the whole project is the Blockchain technology. Daimler Trucks has been working for some time now to enable trucks to communicate independently with other machines and also to process transactions such as payment procedures. To make this possible, the company has developed a digital truck ID and a corresponding wallet. Now, together with a bank, a first fully automated payment process has been carried out.
The aim of the two companies is to make trucks independent players in the most diverse areas of application. This will reduce the drivers’ administrative workload, making their work easier and increasing safety.