FORT LAUDERDALE – (February 25, 2025) – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management, proudly announced today it has been named to Monitor’s Second Annual 2025 Best Companies in Equipment Finance list in the Community Impact category. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to corporate giving, employee engagement, and partnerships that make a tangible difference in the communities where its clients and team live and work.
Monitor’s 2025 Best Companies list recognizes organizations that have demonstrated excellence in the equipment finance industry across categories such as Innovation, ESG, Leadership, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Culture, and Community Impact. Fleet Advantage’s commitment to philanthropy, employee engagement, and nonprofit partnerships has positioned the company as a leader in corporate social responsibility. Over the past year, Fleet Advantage has expanded its community outreach, strengthened charitable initiatives, and deepened its impact through meaningful collaborations with organizations that support families, children, and the transportation workforce.
Fleet Advantage’s dedication to social responsibility is embodied in its Kids Around the Corner Foundation (KATC), which celebrated its 10-year anniversary and surpassed $1 million in life to date total donations in 2024. Through this initiative, the company expanded support to over 50 nonprofit organizations, including Truckers Against Trafficking and Truckersfinalmile.org, which provide critical assistance to truck drivers and their families. Fleet Advantage also strengthened partnerships with The Caring Place and 4KIDS of South Florida, ensuring vulnerable populations receive essential services.
Among its flagship initiatives, the Back-to-School Backpack Drive provided over 200 children affected by behavioral health challenges with school supplies, easing financial burdens on families. Fleet Advantage also deepened its relationship with Junior Achievement of South Florida, supporting programs that equip students with real-world financial literacy skills.
Employee engagement is central to Fleet Advantage’s philanthropic efforts, with employees participating in quarterly volunteer events. In addition to corporate giving, employees actively contribute their time to causes that align with the company’s mission, fostering a culture of service and social responsibility.
“We are honored to be recognized by Monitor for our commitment to community impact,” said Elizabeth Gomez, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach for Fleet Advantage. “At Fleet Advantage, we believe in using our resources to uplift those in need. Our employees’ passion for giving back drives our continued efforts to create meaningful, long-lasting change.”
As Fleet Advantage continues to expand its social responsibility initiatives, it remains committed to building stronger communities and supporting the transportation industry’s workforce. For more information, please read page 71 in the January/February 2025 issue of Monitor Magazine.
About Fleet Advantage
Fleet Advantage is the largest independent lessor for heavy-duty Class-8 trucks and has over $3 Billion in assets and over 30,000 units under its Life Cycle Cost Management program. This comprises a client portfolio of more than 50 of America’s top corporate fleets, including five (5) of the top 10 private fleets in the country. Fleet Advantage guarantees the absolute lowest cost of operation by providing fleet asset management, financing solutions, and fleet analytics, using the latest equipment technology to achieve optimum vehicle productivity and maximum safety. Our model of TCO, clean diesel, and safety-enhanced trucks with shorter life cycles complement our customers’ ESG goals. The accomplishments of Fleet Advantage and our leadership team continue to be recognized for tremendous growth and industry leadership with numerous awards, including Top Private Independent and Most Innovative Firm by the Monitor Daily, Top Software & Tech Awards, Top Women Associates in Finance, and Green Supply Chain Awards to name a few. The company has also been named to Inc. magazine’s 500|5000 list of fastest growing companies in the nation.
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