Revolutionizing Trucking Payments A Conversation with AtoB's Vignan Velivela

Episode Topic: In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Vignan Velivela, CEO and co-founder of A to B, a company transforming the trucking and transportation industry through modern payment solutions. They discuss how outdated financial systems in trucking—dating back to the 1980s—have created inefficiencies that impact drivers, fleet operators, and ultimately, the consumer. A to B’s mission is to enable immediate payments, fuel rewards, and fraud prevention solutions for drivers and delivery companies. Vignan shares insights into the trucking sector’s challenges and its heavy reliance on outdated financial systems. By modernizing payments and providing same-day options, A to B aims to streamline operations in the logistics industry, making it more efficient and cost-effective. Tune in to learn how innovations in fleet technology are driving positive change in a vital sector of the economy.     Lessons You’ll Learn Listeners will discover how modernizing financial systems in trucking can benefit everyone involved, from truck drivers to fleet operators. Vignan dives into the core issues, including delayed payments and the significant cost of fuel, and how A to B’s technology addresses these challenges. He explains how introducing same-day payments can save trucking companies money and eliminate inefficiencies. Vignan also discusses fraud prevention and how A to B uses advanced technologies to ensure that fuel purchases are secure and aligned with business needs. The episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in fintech, logistics, or the future of payments in the transportation industry.     About Our Guest Vignan Velivela is the CEO and co-founder of A to B, a fintech company dedicated to transforming the financial landscape for trucking and transportation. With a background in electronic engineering and economics from India, Vignan moved to the U.S. to further his studies in autonomous vehicles at Carnegie Mellon University. He gained experience at Cruise Automation, working on self-driving car technology, before launching A to B in 2019. His vision for A to B focuses on improving the trucking industry by providing faster payment solutions and fraud prevention tools. Vignan’s expertise spans payment systems, fuel optimization, and logistics. He is passionate about creating innovative financial services that help small businesses in the transportation sector thrive.     Topics Covered In this episode, Kevin and Vignan explore a variety of topics, including the challenges of modernizing trucking payments, the importance of fuel efficiency, and how A to B prevents fraud in fuel transactions. Vignan shares his journey from launching a fintech company in India to working on NASA’s lunar rover project at Carnegie Mellon, illustrating his deep commitment to solving complex technological problems. Listeners will also hear about the logistics industry’s future, with insights into autonomous trucking, electric vehicles, and the potential for fleet electrification. With Vignan’s expertise in payments and fleet management, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how technology is reshaping the trucking and transportation industry.