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10-4 by WEX™ Expands Fuel Savings Network for Truckers, Adds Maverik Stations

By: via Business Wire

Network growth and exclusive National Truck Driver Appreciation Week offer deliver more savings and convenience to truckers on the road

WEX® (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, recently welcomed Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop to the 10-4 by WEX app network, expanding fueling stations offering instant diesel savings by over 190 locations across 21 states. Additionally, as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, WEX’s over-the-road business will offer a sign-on bonus: $25 off a first-time 75-gallon purchase for 10-4 by WEX app users from September 14 to 20.

The 10-4 by WEX app offers nationwide diesel discounts to independent truckers, including owner-operators and small trucking fleets. This free mobile app was developed by WEX, a leader in the fuel payments industry, to offer fuel discounts typically reserved for larger trucking enterprises to independent truckers and small trucking companies in the U.S.

"Bringing Maverik into the 10-4 by WEX app network is a big win for independent drivers and small fleets who deserve the same fuel savings as larger carriers,” said Timothy Hampton, senior vice president and general manager of Over-the-Road at WEX. “Drivers now have even greater access to discounts where they need them most. This expansion reflects our commitment to delivering practical solutions that help drivers save money and keep their businesses moving."

In addition to Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop stations, 10-4 by WEX app users now have access to fuel discounts at thousands of locations nationwide including the 7FLEET Diesel Network (Speedway, Stripes, and 7-Eleven), Circle K, Love's Travel Stops, Sapp Bros., TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express, RaceTrac, and Road Ranger.

"Maverik is pleased to be joining the 10-4 by WEX app network,” said Kerby Cate, Sr. Director of Fuel Sales. “Joining the 10-4 by WEX app network gives professional drivers convenient access to fuel savings across our locations in 21 states.”

To take advantage of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week savings, please visit 10-4.wexinc.com or download the app and complete a qualifying transaction between September 14 and 20.

Attend the WEX OTR Summit in October

The network expansion of the 10-4 by WEX app comes ahead of the WEX OTR Summit: The Road Ahead, bringing leaders from the over-the-road trucking industry for two days of insight, innovation, and collaboration in San Antonio, Texas from October 1 to 3. Designed for valued customers and partners, the summit features executive panels, updates around WEX products including the 10-4 by WEX app, and strategic discussions on the trends shaping transportation covering fuel management, fraud protection, payments technology and more. For more information and to register, please visit events.bizzabo.com/729522/.

About WEX

WEX (NYSE: WEX) is the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. WEX has created a powerful ecosystem that offers seamlessly embedded, personalized solutions for its customers around the world. Through its rich data and specialized expertise in simplifying benefits, reimagining mobility, and paying and getting paid, WEX aims to make it easy for companies to overcome complexity and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.wexinc.com.

About Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop

Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop fuels adventures from the Midwest to the West Coast. In 2023, Maverik acquired Kum & Go and together, the two brands serve customers in over 800 locations across 21 states and growing.

Maverik is known for its premium BonFire food, made fresh in every Maverik, every day, and awesome values on fuel, drinks, and snacks. Maverik sells exclusive products such as fresh-made gourmet burritos, sandwiches, pizzas, cookies, and coffee blends from around the world. For more information, visit maverik.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube. To save on every gallon of fuel, earn freebies and get other great rewards, download the Maverik app and join the Adventure Club card. To boost your rewards to the next level, upgrade to the Nitro card.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expansion of the 10-4 by WEX app fuel savings network by adding Maverik stations. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “positions,” “confidence,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. Forward-looking statements relate to our future plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions and are not historical facts and accordingly involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance to be materially different from future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including the ability of the Company, its partners and its customers to realize the expected benefits from the expansion of the 10-4 by WEX app fuel savings network; as well as other risks and uncertainties identified in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2025 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

"Bringing Maverik into the 10-4 by WEX app network is a big win for independent drivers and small fleets who deserve the same fuel savings as larger carriers,” said Timothy Hampton, senior vice president and general manager of Over-the-Road at WEX.

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