The Problem
People needed fuel but visiting gas stations was inconvenient, time-consuming, and often impossible when vehicles were parked at home, work, or on the street.
The Gas Station Inconvenience - Visiting gas stations required detours, waiting in lines, and time away from work or home. People with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or vehicles parked in hard-to-reach locations struggled to get fuel when they needed it.
The Contactless Service Gap - During times when contactless service was essential, traditional gas stations required in-person interaction. People wanted fuel delivery without meeting anyone, especially for vehicles parked at apartments, offices, or street locations.
The Scheduling Challenge - People needed fuel at specific times but couldn't predict exactly when. Existing services didn't offer flexible scheduling, making it difficult to plan deliveries around work schedules or when vehicles were accessible.
The Location Accuracy Problem - Delivering fuel to vehicles required precise location information. Street-parked cars, apartment complexes, and office parking lots made it difficult to provide accurate delivery locations, leading to missed deliveries and customer frustration.
The Payment Security Concern - People worried about payment security for on-demand services. Existing solutions didn't offer transparent pricing or secure payment processing, creating trust barriers for fuel delivery services.
The Solution
StealthFuel transforms fuel delivery from a gas station chore into a convenient, contactless service. Request fuel delivery to your exact location, schedule for preferred times, and pay securely—all from your smartphone.
Contactless Delivery - Simply drop a pin at your vehicle location and leave your gas tank door open. No need to meet delivery personnel—fuel arrives while you work, sleep, or go about your day. Perfect for apartments, homes, offices, and street-parked cars.
Flexible Scheduling - Request immediate delivery or schedule for your preferred time slot. Plan deliveries around your schedule, ensuring fuel arrives when your vehicle is accessible and you're ready.
Transparent Pricing - Fuel prices based on average of local gas stations in your area—no hidden fees, no surprises. See exactly what you'll pay before confirming your order.
Secure Payment Processing - Payments processed securely through Braintree (PayPal) and Stripe. Your payment information is protected, and transactions are handled safely—no cash needed, no payment worries.
Real-Time Tracking - Track your order status in real-time from request to delivery. Get notifications when your driver is on the way, when they arrive, and when delivery is complete.
Multi-Vehicle Management - Manage multiple vehicles in one account. Switch between vehicles easily, track delivery history for each, and schedule deliveries for different vehicles as needed.
Why It Works
The platform delivers measurable results because it was built to solve real convenience problems:
- Contactless Convenience - No need to visit gas stations or meet delivery personnel, fuel arrives where your vehicle is parked
- Time Savings - Eliminates detours to gas stations, waiting in lines, and time away from work or home
- Flexible Scheduling - On-demand or scheduled delivery fits your schedule, ensuring fuel arrives when vehicles are accessible
- Transparent Pricing - Fair pricing based on local gas station averages, no hidden fees or surprises
- Secure Payments - Braintree and Stripe payment processing ensures secure, reliable transactions
- Seamless Integrations - Connects with Google Maps SDK and MapKit for location services, Firebase Cloud Messaging for notifications, Braintree and Stripe for payments, and Azure backend infrastructure through unified APIs—works with your existing infrastructure
Development Journey
Phase 1: Native Mobile Foundation - Built native iOS and Android applications with consistent features across platforms. Implemented GPS tracking, location services, and real-time order management enabling contactless delivery.
Phase 2: Payment & Security - Integrated Braintree and Stripe payment processing with secure token generation and two-stage payment processing. Built OTP verification system and implemented secure payment method storage.
Phase 3: Real-Time Coordination - Developed real-time GPS tracking for delivery drivers, push notification system for order updates, and admin dashboard for order management and dispatch coordination.
Platform Architecture
The platform combines native mobile applications, real-time location services, and secure payment processing:
Technology Stack: Native iOS (Objective-C) and Android (Java) applications, ASP.NET backend on Azure, Braintree and Stripe payment processing, and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
Key Capabilities: Real-time GPS tracking and navigation, secure payment processing with multiple providers, push notifications for order updates, and multi-app architecture coordinating customers, drivers, and administrators.
Business Impact
The platform enables contactless fuel delivery with real-time coordination:
- Operational Efficiency - Real-time GPS tracking enables accurate delivery, push notifications keep customers informed, admin dashboard streamlines dispatch
- User Convenience - Contactless delivery eliminates gas station visits, flexible scheduling fits busy schedules, secure payments build trust
- Market Position - Innovative on-demand fuel delivery service, contactless convenience meeting modern service expectations, scalable platform supporting growth
Conclusion
This platform demonstrates Sofmen's expertise in building native mobile platforms that transform service delivery. By enabling contactless fuel delivery with real-time tracking, flexible scheduling, and secure payments, the platform eliminates the inconvenience of visiting gas stations.
We built the entire platform from the ground up—native iOS and Android applications, real-time GPS tracking, secure payment processing, and multi-app coordination. Our native mobile expertise and real-time logistics capabilities enabled the platform to deliver fuel reliably to exact locations, transforming how people access fuel services.