--- title: 'Customer Support Specialist - English (Morning/Afternoon) at Mudflap' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/customer-support-specialist-english-morning-afternoon-mudflap-remote-gwfhzjjjxtja' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Customer Support Specialist - English (Morning/Afternoon) at Mudflap - **Company:** Mudflap - **Location:** Remote - **Compensation:** $23–$27/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mudflap/0f435661-0cae-43c2-a1d9-4b5fdb380c31/application **Skills:** Zendesk, Ticketing systems, Slack > Mudflap is seeking a Customer Support Specialist to provide 24/7 support to the trucking industry, helping independent truckers save on fuel costs. The role involves troubleshooting issues, managing high-volume support tickets, and delivering exceptional customer experiences using tools like Zendesk. ## Job description At Mudflap, we're modernizing the $1 trillion trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. By helping over 100,000 underserved small businesses save over $1 billion on fuel, Mudflap has quickly grown into a profitable fintech platform that processes billions in annual payment volume. Join the team powering the backbone of America Mudflap is a fast-growing marketplace on a mission to support the independent truckers who keep our country moving. Our Customer Support team sits at the heart of that mission, available 24/7/365 to show up when it matters most. We’re looking for a passionate, people-focused individual to join this essential team. At Mudflap, customer obsession is a core value, and customer support is one of THE most important roles at the company. Our close-knit, mission-driven team thrives on solving problems, driving growth, and helping our customers succeed. We don’t just provide support, we fuel success. Current shift times available, all ET: - Saturday - Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM Work Location: Remote To support our team, we offer: - Commuter benefits to ease your travel - Lunches and snacks to keep you fueled - A collaborative, high-growth environment where you’ll work closely with talented teammates across the company Expectations (In this role, you will): We hold a high bar for customer support and we’re proud of it. Here’s what success looks like in this role: - Strong Phone Presence: You communicate clearly and confidently, with a warm, professional tone and genuine empathy - Real-Time Problem Solving: You think fast on your feet, troubleshoot effectively, and keep customers reassured every step of the way - Comfortable with High Volume: You thrive in a high-call environment and know how to stay sharp, organized, and efficient throughout the day - Customer-Obsessed: You go above and beyond to deliver an experience that feels effortless, personal, and thoughtful - Emotionally Intelligent: You can read between the lines, pick up on customer signals, and respond in creative, thoughtful ways that show deep understanding - Ambitious and Growth-Oriented: You’re hungry to learn, open to feedback, and excited to grow your skills and career with Mudflap - Tech-Savvy: You move comfortably between tools like Zendesk, Slack, and internal systems without skipping a beat Experience (What we look for): - 2+ years of experience in a remote customer support role, ideally in fintech or tech startup environments - Proficient with support tools like Zendesk or similar ticketing systems - Customer-first mindset with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Thrives in fast-paced environment, you’re a strong multitasker with a high sense of urgency and a hands-on, team-oriented approach Perks and Benefits (What we offer): - Competitive pay and equity in a high-growth startup - Multiple health benefit options - Paid Time Off - 401(k) matching - Opportunities and support for major career growth - Annual Company offsite event (Mudfest!) The pay range for this role is $23 - $27 per hour. This information reflects a base range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation. We’ve got you covered! Training runs for three weeks, and we’ll ship you the equipment you need to succeed. Company overview (Who we are): Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top-tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, Affirm and Brex. Here are the core values that we believe in and look for in new teammates: - Be Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do - Make it Count: Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work - Find a Way: Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates - Sweat the Details: We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail - Be Curious: Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible *If your application is selected for the next stage, you will receive an email invite to complete a short take-home assessment through our assessment platform, TestGorilla. This helps us better understand your skills and how you approach tasks relevant to the role. Please check both your inbox and spam folder for the email invite, and please complete the assessment as soon as possible. Thank you! ## About Mudflap ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Mudflap provides a mobile app and fuel card that gives truck drivers and fleets instant discounts on diesel at thousands of truck stops across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, Series B) - **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States - **Founded**: 2020 (company site states "Since 2020"; PitchBook lists 2016 as founding year – conflicting reports) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Transportation / Trucking / Railroad; logistics and fuel payments. - **Target customers**: Owner-operators, small to mid-size fleets (B2B), and individual truck drivers (B2C). Also serves truck stop merchants. - **Mission or purpose**: Help truckers save on fuel costs through deep discounts and a modern, easy-to-use platform, especially during volatile fuel price and freight rate environments [mudflapinc.com](https://www.mudflapinc.com/). ## Products & Services - **Mudflap App**: Free mobile app (iOS/Android) that provides instant diesel discounts at 3,600+ in-network truck stops. Includes truck-safe GPS navigation. Drivers can use their existing debit or credit card to save. - **Mudflap Card (Visa Fleet Card)**: A physical and virtual Visa card issued by Celtic Bank or Community Federal Savings Bank. Offers discounts at 70,000+ fuel stops nationwide, plus credit terms, spend controls, and fraud prevention for fleets. Requires credit approval. - **Merchant Dashboard**: A platform for truck stop operators to manage their participation in the Mudflap discount network. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$50 million** (Series B led by QED and 9Yards Capital in August 2022). Over **$1 billion saved** by Mudflap drivers. More than **515,000 drivers** use the platform. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: QED, 9Yards Capital, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, Ascend Vietnam Ventures. Issuing banks: Celtic Bank, Community Federal Savings Bank. Visa network partner. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~10% year-over-year (LinkedIn reports 125 employees; PitchBook reports 157 – conflicting data). Active job postings increased 220% year-over-year (16 open roles). Monthly web traffic up 43%. The network expanded to 70,000+ fuel stops for the Mudflap Card. ## Competitive Advantages - **Network depth**: Exclusive partnerships with independent truck stops and regional groups, not just major chains, enabling discounts up to $1.00/gallon. - **Dual approach**: App for instant savings without a card, plus a Visa fleet card for credit and broader acceptance – covers both owner-operators and fleets. - **Customer loyalty**: 94% of owner-operators and fleets would recommend Mudflap (2023 customer satisfaction survey). - **Tech stack**: Modern SaaS/Fintech infrastructure (Snowflake, Stripe, Braze, dbt, etc.) allowing rapid iteration and data-driven discount optimization. ## Strategic Focus - **Card adoption & fraud prevention**: Expanding the Mudflap Card program with credit terms, spend controls, and fraud detection to capture fleet customers. - **Network growth**: Adding more truck stops and fuel locations to increase discount density. - **Product expansion**: Building out risk, payments, and growth teams (evidenced by open roles for Senior PMs in Risk, Payments, and Growth). - **Data & personalization**: Using data science to tailor discounts and improve driver experience. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: 100% remote roles, "Responsible Time Off" (unlimited PTO), work-from-home stipend, and annual company offsite ("Mudfest") to build connection [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/mudflap/faq/workplace-perception). - **Benefits**: Health coverage, 401(k) match, equity, and equipment support. - **Engineering culture**: Modern tech stack, ownership of ambiguous problems, fast iteration in a real-world marketplace with tangible impact on truckers’ livelihoods. - **Considerations**: 24/7 support model can lead to irregular hours and potential burnout. Frequent leadership and strategy shifts create ambiguity. Best suited for resilient self-starters who thrive in a high-ownership, customer-obsessed environment. ## Sources 1. [mudflapinc.com](https://www.mudflapinc.com/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mudflap) 3. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/178717-33) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/mudflap/faq/workplace-perception) 5. 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