This expert conversation examines why toll management, long treated as a background administrative task, is becoming a strategic priority for modern fleets. As automation, electrification, and connected‑vehicle ecosystems expand, outdated tolling systems—many unchanged since the 1990s—create friction, inefficiency, and unnecessary cost.

Jon Weissblat, CCO of NextMove, explains how traditional transponders are increasingly obsolete: they break, get lost, require manual installation, and vary across states with no interoperability. NextMove’s NextPass introduces a transponder‑free, license‑plate‑based tolling solution that works across 95% of U.S. toll roads and in Toronto.

This eliminates administrative burdens, reduces violations, and simplifies operations for fleets of all sizes. Disconnected toll portals, inconsistent billing, and after‑the‑fact violations create operational drag and inflate total cost of ownership. Modern tolling solutions consolidate data, automate billing, and integrate with fleet and finance systems—giving CFOs real‑time visibility and predictability.

Customer examples show fleets reducing thousands in fines, scaling from hundreds to thousands of vehicles, and reallocating staff thanks to automation. As fleets embrace AI, electrification, and connected mobility, leaders must modernize tolling to reduce friction, improve efficiency, and position their operations for the future.