Comdata has introduced Comchek Mobile, a digital platform designed to enhance the simplicity, speed and security of funds transfers between companies and individuals in the trucking industry, according to a press release.

Through the Comdata Proprietary Network, Comchek Mobile users can send, receive and access funds via their Comdata Card and smartphone app, which work together to simplify payments for driver advances, settlement, lumpers, repairs and other common over-the-road needs, according to the announcement.

Comdata said that Comchek Mobile builds upon Comdata's Comchek Express Checks, a paper-based money transfer system that has been one of the most widely accepted in the industry for more than 40 years, according to the announcement.

Shippers, brokers and third-party logistics firms can set up and then distribute payments to carriers and drivers in the system by entering their unique Comchek Mobile user ID.

Rather than storing recipients' banking information, senders can quickly deliver advances and settlement directly to a Comdata card using Comchek Mobile. The system also offers carriers a fast electronic method of receiving payments and forwarding funds to drivers on the road.

Payments can be captured in a single balance and sent via peer-to-peer transfer to a driver's Comdata card account. Funds can also be sent directly to lumper service companies, if needed, according to the announcement.