ARI
Founded in 1948
www.arifleet.com
ARI offers supply chain management, licensing services, mobile and driver communications, fleet policy, garage management, maintenance and repairs, fuel management, compliance, driver management, remarketing, fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, strategic consulting, account management, data integration, telematics, safety training and driver behavior, and global fleet management.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1948 | ARI was founded. |
1955 | Became charter member of American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA). |
1958 | Acquired first franchise offered by Ford Authorized Leasing System. |
1968 | Installed first mainframe computer. |
1980 | Acquired Interlease Corp. (7,000 vehicles). |
1982 | Purchased Fleet Body Equipment (FBE) in Kansas City, Mo. |
1983 | Acquired McLarty Leasing (5,000 vehicles). |
1989 | Acquired Lend Lease Cars, Inc. (U.S. and Canada). |
1993 | ARI opens its Caribbean Sales and Operations office in Puerto Rico. |
1994 | Founded Global Fleet Services (GFS). |
1995 | Formed joint venture in Mexico with Groupo Zapata to create ARIZA. |
1999 | Introduced Web-based fleet management systems. |
2005 | Introduced ARIAutoDirect.com for used-vehicle sales. |
2007 | Launched ARITruckDirect.com. |
2008 | Opened Western Operations Center and second U.S.-based call center in Grapevine, Texas. |
2009 | Expanded European operations with locations in Brussels, Belgium, and Zurich, Switzerland. |
2009 | Introduced Web-based driver tool. |
2010 | Acquired Auto Truck Group, Inc. (ATG) and merged it with FBE. |
2011 | Acquired UK-based Fleet Support Group. |
2011 | Opened third U.S.-based call center in Houston. |
2013 | Acquired Fleetlevel+ and HPIFleet & Mobility in Germany, expanding the company's footprint in continental Europe. |
2013 | ARI joined the FORTUNE "Best Companies to Work For" list. |
2014 | Acquired German technology company netcar24. |
2014 | Acquired online driver training company DriveFleet. |
2015 | Received the Fleet Europe Industry Award as an innovative international fleet supplier. |
2015 | Recognized with a 2015 CIO 100 Award from CIO magazine for its driver safety program. |
BBL Fleet
Founded in 1967
www.bblfleet.com
BBL Fleet offers total fleet management solutions including acquisition, lease, financing, fuel and maintenance management, remarketing, accident, driver safety management, analytics, transactional data management, driver/fleet admin tools, reporting, and telematics.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1967 | BBL fleet was founded. |
1969 | Introduced a national accounts maintenance program. |
1973 | Introduced one of the first executive lease programs. |
1980 | Extended offerings to include equipment financing. |
1985 | Assumed assets from Edgar Leasing. |
1986 | Company expanded focus on emerging technology. |
1987 | Opened an office in Detroit, providing on-site administration. |
1992 | Continued expansion in total fleet management solutions. |
1994 | Acquired McKean Leasing; a spin-off from LMV Leasing. |
1997 | Became the first fleet management company to join PNC Capital Markets under securitized financing. |
2000 | Introduced Lease Central online fleet management tool. |
2000 | Bud Behling, president & CEO, was named a finalist for "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young. |
2005 | BBL Fleet headquarters moved to its new and current location. |
2009 | First fleet management company to utilize Vincentric for third-party total cost of ownership reporting. |
2012 | Enhanced technology suite with the addition of apps and Android driver tools. |
2015 | BBL developed accident management program to complete a full suite of client offerings. |
Donlen
Founded in 1965
www.donlen.com
Donlen offers fleet leasing, accident management, administrative services, fuel management, remarketing, transportation services, upfitting services, vehicle acquisition, and vehicle maintenance.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1965 | Company founded by Donald Rappeport & Leonard Vine. |
1987 | Grew from 5,000 to 30,000 vehicles. |
2009 | CEO Gary Rappeport honored as 2009 Executive of the Year, Services, by the American Business Association. |
Donlen releases fleet management tools for the iPhone on iTunes. | |
Donlen launches DonlenDriver, dynamic new driver portal. | |
2010 | Donlen and Environmental Defense Fund collaborate on Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action. |
Tom Callahan, Donlen president and chief operating officer, elected to AFLA Board of Directors. | |
2011 | Gary Rappeport inducted into AF's Fleet Hall of Fame. |
Hertz completes acquisition of Donlen Corporation. | |
2013 | Tom Callahan succeeds Gary Rappeport as president. |
Made "supercharged" updates and upgrades to FleetWeb. | |
2014 | Partnered with Jim Pattison Lease (in Canada). |
50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off at NAFA Institute & Expo. | |
Launched DonlenPass, fully-integrated toll management system. | |
Enhanced Driver Management System launched. | |
2015 | Official 50th Anniversary of Donlen in April. |
New Mission Statement unveiled at NAFA Institute & Expo. | |
Released "Intelligent Fuel Find" in Donlen mobile apps. | |
"No Limits. No Boundaries" global approach announced with Athlon. |
Element Fleet Management
Founded in 2007
www.elementfleet.com
With total assets of approximately $23 billion, Element Financial Corporation is one of North America’s leading
fleet management and equipment finance companies. Element offers end-to-end fleet management solutions, from financing and acquisition through operations and resale, with strategic consulting and technology support for car, truck, and equipment fleets. Element acquired PHH Arval in 2014 and GE Capital Fleet Services in 2015.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1946 | Peterson, Howell and Heather form partnership in Baltimore to found a new industry: fleet management. |
1951 | Introduced nation's first finance lease plan for corporate auto fleets. |
1987 | D&K Financial and GELCO Leasing acquired to form GE Fleet Services. |
1995 | Alliance formed with Arval to provide global fleet services. |
2007 | Element Financial Corporation founded. |
2011 | Element Financial Corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under EFN. |
2012 | Acquired TLS Fleet Management in Canada from Scotiabank. TLS Fleet Management was founded in 1980 and acquired by Scotiabank in 2009. |
2013 | Acquired GE Fleet Canada and entered into a strategic alliance with GE Capital Fleet Services for the U.S. |
2014 | Acquired the PHH fleet business. |
2015 | Acquired GE Fleet Services in North America (U.S. and Mexico) and Australia/New Zealand; GE established this business in 1987. |
EMKAY, Inc.
Founded in 1946
www.emkay.com
EMKAY, Inc. is a privately owned fleet management company that is a one-stop-shop for all fleet solutions. Being the second-oldest fleet management company in the industry, EMKAY offers decades of experience in customizing the fleet process while providing strategic consulting to its clients.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1946 | EMKAY Car Leasing Co., Inc. begins. |
1952 | Relocates and is renamed EMKAY, Inc. |
1978 | Gary Tepas joins as VP of sales. |
1979 | First in industry to utilize a "Network Based Computer System." |
1980 | Gary Tepas named president. |
1988 | EMKAY, Inc. relocates headquarters to Itasca, Ill. |
1992 | EMKAY Canada is incorporated. |
1996 | EMKAY, Inc. celebrates 50th anniversary. |
1996 | Gary Tepas named chairman and CEO. |
1997 | Industry first to offer 100-percent customizable vehicle policy and driver handbook. |
2004 | EMKAY purchases leasing portfolio from Auto Rental Corp from AMI. |
2005 | EMKAY Mexico is Incorporated. |
2006 | EMKAY acquires PHD Leasing from Penske Truck Leasing. |
2007 | Greg Tepas named president and CEO. |
2011 | EMKAY, Inc. acquires JPL in Canada. |
2014 | EMKAY is first lessor to implement Auto Integrate. |
2016 | EMKAY Inc. celebrates 70th anniversary. |
Enterprise Fleet Management
Founded in 1957
www.efleets.com
Owned by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Fleet Management supplies most makes and models of cars, light- and medium-duty trucks, and service vehicles across North America. The business provides full-service management for companies, government agencies, and organizations operating medium-sized fleets of 20 or more vehicles, as well as those seeking an alternative to employee reimbursement programs.
Enterprise Fleet Management and its affiliate, Enterprise Holdings, together offer a total transportation solution. Through an extensive network of regional subsidiaries and franchise locations, Enterprise Holdings operates more than 9,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport branch offices worldwide. Combined, these businesses, which include car rental and car sharing services, truck rental, corporate fleet management, and retail car sales, accounted for $19.4 billion in revenue and operated more than 1.7 million vehicles throughout the world in fiscal-year 2015.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1957 | Founded as Executive Leasing Company with a fleet of seven cars. |
1962 | Executive Leasing Co. adds a rental car business division with a fleet of 17 vehicles. The company also starts a car sales division. |
1969 | Executive Leasing expands beyond St. Louis and changes its name to Enterprise Leasing. |
1989 | Company's name changes from Enterprise Leasing to Enterprise Rent-A-Car to reflect the enormous growth of its rental car business. |
1992 | Enterprise's leasing division becomes Enterprise Fleet Management, focusing on serving businesses with small- to mid-sized fleets. |
1997 | Becomes first fleet management company to win the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) "Blue Seal of Excellence." |
2004 | Manages fleet of 135,000 vehicles. |
2005 | Manages fleet of 150,000 vehicles. |
2008 | Launches comprehensive environmental platform. |
2009 | Enterprise Holdings is created as the parent corporation for its growing portfolio of car rental and transportation services. |
2010 | Enterprise Fleet Management is financially restructured to become an affiliate of Enterprise Holdings. |
Opens its first location in Canada. | |
2013 | Manages fleet of 250,000 vehicles. |
2014 | Manages fleet of 300,000 vehicles. |
2015 | Announces investment in information technology solutions, totaling $100 million. |
Receives ASE Blue Seal of Excellence for the 19th consecutive year, an industry record. | |
Opens 53rd full-service location in North America. | |
Manages fleet of 425,000 vehicles. |
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LeasePlan USA
Founded in 1983
www.us.leaseplan.com
LeasePlan is a fleet management provider operating in 32 countries and managing 1.5 million vehicles worldwide.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1983 | LeasePlan USA becomes wholly owned subsidiary of LeasePlan Corporation, N.V. |
1990 | LeasePlan's Truck Division established. |
1994 | First document imaging system installed, beginning LeasePlan's paperless operations. |
1995 | Accident management team becomes I-CAR Gold certified. |
1997 | FleetDesk driver contact center introduced. |
1998 | LeasePlan USA receives its first ASE Blue Seal Certification. |
1999 | Online fleet management tool ePlan launched. |
2000 | Acquired Consolidated Service Corporation (CSC). |
2003 | Launched Network vehicle management services. |
2003 | reDrive, driver sale program, launched. |
2005 | Introduced eRepair online maintenance and repair tool. |
2006 | GreenPlan program introduced. |
2007 | LeasePlan Cares community outreach program begins supporting the Atlanta Children's Shelter and Shelter, Inc. in Chicago. |
2007 | LeasePlan launches telematics. |
2008 | Michael Pitcher appointed president and CEO of LeasePlan USA. |
2008 | Auto insurance product launched. |
2008 | 10 million+ imaged documents in ePlan. |
2008 | ePlan for Drivers goes live. |
2009 | Introduced PartnerPlan, an open-calculation lease to the U.S. |
2009 | First LeasePlan account manager completes CAFM certification. |
2009 | SafePlan comprehensive risk management program introduced. |
2011 | LeasePlan USA named No. 1 Workplace in Atlanta by AJC. |
2012 | LeasePlan launches ePlan mobile and MyDocs. |
2013 | LeasePlan USA once again named No. 1 Workplace in Atlanta by AJC. |
2014 | LeasePlan expands in North America with addition of Canada. |
2015 | LeasePlan offers 3D coverage, a bundled risk management program. |
2015 | LeasePlan N.V. reaches 1.5 million vehicles worldwide. |
2015 | CIO Nancy D'Amico named Georgia CIO of the Year 2015. |
Merchants Fleet Management
Founded in 1962
www.merchantsfleetmanagement.com
For more than 50 years, Merchants Fleet Management has been providing customized, total fleet management and leasing solutions for businesses and government agencies. Merchants provides leasing terms that fit a fleet’s risk level and help provide the maximum return on investment.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1962 | Irving Singer opened Merchants Motors in Manchester, N.H., with 50 used cars and a philosophy based on customer service and philanthropy. |
1964 | Merchants opened National Car Rental franchise. |
1967 | Offering automotive sales, services, and rentals led Merchants to begin statewide fleet leasing. |
1974 | Merchants Automotive Group created flagship location in Hooksett, N.H. |
1983 | Drops National Car Rental and becomes nation's largest nonaffiliated rental company. |
1984 | Gail Singer passed away. First annual blood drive held in her honor. |
1991 | Irving Singer passed away. Sons Stephen, Robert, Alan, Jeffrey, Gary, and son-in-law Michael Sydney take over the business. |
2003 | Expanded from regional to national by bringing in seasoned and successful executive leaders and expanded sales force. |
2004 | Merchants Automotive Group sold rental division and created Merchants Van & Truck Rentals. |
2004 | Merchants Leasing acquired Myrick Leasing. |
2008 | Acquired OneFleet Source in Kansas City, Kan. |
2008 | Merchants Van & Truck became Merchants Short-Term Solutions. |
2010 | Merchants Leasing acquired ALD Automotive USA. |
2012 | Glen Villano became CEO. |
2012 | Alan Singer retired from Merchants. |
2012 | Robert Singer became president of Merchants Automotive Group. |
2014 | Chicago office grand opening. |
2015 | Merchants Fleet Management release TotalView, the latest in analytics driven technology. |
2015 | Merchants Fleet Management forms a strategic alliance with Alamo Leasing. |
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions
Founded in 1957
www.mikealbert.com
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions provides fleet management programs and consultation that help turn a fleet of vehicles into a strategy that can support company goals. Mike Albert offers open- and closed-end leases, purchase/leaseback options, and a comprehensive list of fleet management services all tailored to help businesses maximize cash flow, lower total cost of ownership increase productivity, and build brand awareness.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1928 | Opened first used car lot in Cincinnati. |
1957 | Mike Albert Leasing established as Mike Albert Autos leases its first car. |
1960s | Mike Albert Service department opened for business. |
1971 | Mike Albert launched truck leasing department. |
1972 | 25,000 square-foot truck terminal converted to sales, leasing, and service facility. |
1977 | Mike Albert Leasing opened first satellite office in Columbus, Ohio. |
1984 | Mike Albert relocated its corporate office to a 30,000 square-foot building in Cincinnati. |
1984 | Launched its full suite of fleet services. |
2000 | Marty Betagole named president of Mike Albert Leasing. |
2007 | Mike Albert celebrated 50th anniversary. |
2011 | New Customer Development Manager roles introduced to better service and support clients with dedicated advisors. |
2012 | Mike Albert repositioned as Mike Albert Fleet Solutions. |
2013 | Acquired vehicle rental assets of D&L Leasing. |
2014 | New "POD" structure implemented to improve customer experience via a team approach. |
2015 | Implemented new Client Satisfaction surveys and scoring for validation and process/product improvements. |
Union Leasing
Founded in 1955
www.unionleasing.com
Union Leasing offers a comprehensive suite of fleet management solutions including vehicle acquisition, leasing, fleet management & consultation, maintenance & fuel programs, vehicle remarketing, and flexible-term truck rental solutions. Union serves a broad range of small- to mid-size fleets in commercial, industrial, and rental car industries.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES | |
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1946 | Lawrence Faul opened his first automotive showroom in Harvey, Ill. | |
1955 | The Faul Group's first commercial lease deal signed for two 2-axle trucks. | |
1958 | The Faul Group's growing leasing business is named "Union Company" as it originally caters to the leasing needs of Chicago labor unions. | |
1969 | The leasing business is renamed "Union Leasing" to better reflect the nature of the business. | |
1976 | Union Leasing began offering open-end leasing options. | |
1984 | Union Leasing acquired the lease portfolios of ABC Leasing, Carlisle Leasing, and Cadi Leasing. | |
1989 | The Faul Group sold Union Leasing to Chicago Freight Car Leasing putting Union under the ownership of the Sasser family and diversifying their portfolio of rail-based businesses. | |
1989 | Union Leasing moved headquarters to Schaumburg, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. | |
1994 | Original Union Leasing founder Lawrence Faul passes away. | |
1996 | Union Leasing expanded into leasing to rental car companies. | |
1999 | Union Leasing expanded into leasing to the government segment. | |
2007 | Kent Boskovich named president of Union Leasing. | |
2007 | Kent Boskovich accepts appointment as director of lessors for AFLA. | |
2007 | Mark Conroy, VP of Sales and Marketing accepted appointment as the president of AFLA. | |
2007 | Union Leasing launched in-house maintenance management and fuel services department. | |
2010 | Union Leasing launched web-based fleet management portals, myFleetLink and myDriverLink. | |
2011 | Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. established to realign the global organization and to better support the needs of the individual businesses. | |
2013 | Union Leasing, and its sister companies celebrated the 85th anniversary of the founding of its fourth-generation family-owned business. | |
2013 | Union Leasing acquired Express 4x4 Truck Rental and begins offering flexible-term truck rental solutions. | |
2015 | Team Union recognized for the third-consecutive year as a Top Corporate Team in Illinois by the National MS Society for fundraising more than $100,000 for the NMSS since 2010. | |
2015 | Rhonda Zielinski named senior vice president of sales and marketing at Union Leasing. |
Wheels Inc.
Founded in 1955
www.wheels.com
Wheels is an experienced automotive fleet leasing and management company that provides organizations
around the world with company cars and trucks along with state-of-the-art services and support.
YEAR | ACQUISITIONS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES, MILESTONES |
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1939 | Zollie Frank founded Wheels, Inc. |
1953 | Helped found American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA). |
1954 | Offered cost-plus leasing. |
1956 | Began conducting business in Canada. |
1957 | Developed courtesy delivery system. |
1959 | Created industry's first leasing program for trucks. |
1960 | Introduced computerized fleet vehicle ordering. |
1965 | Began conducting business in Puerto Rico. |
1972 | Began issuing fuel credit cards. |
1972 | Introduced maintenance management for open-ended leases. |
1974 | Jim Frank named president and CEO. |
1974 | Began electronic transmission of vehicle orders to manufacturers. |
1975 | Developed nationwide vendor network with maintenance and collision repair shops. |
1979 | Created fleet industry's first client electronic reporting tool. |
1982 | Initiated commercial paper financing, achieved A-1 rating from S&P. |
1985 | Introduced vehicle registration renewal service. |
1995 | Entered global fleet consortium covering more than 30 countries. |
1996 | Established first online accident management system. |
1998 | Began conducting business in Mexico. |
1998 | Launched DriverView online driver ordering system. |
1999 | Released FleetView online fleet management tool. |
2000 | Introduced fleet's first online motor vehicle record (MVR) system. |
2003 | Invented fleet's first automated vehicle replacement decision tool. |
2004 | Developed online upfit equipment ordering tool. |
2004 | Created WheelsDirectonline used-vehicle sale program. |
2006 | Invented online violations payment system. |
2007 | Introduced Paperless Office, first truly virtual fleet office. |
2008 | Introduced collection of guided analysis tools including expense comparison and budget projection capabilities. |
2009 | Introduced Application Coding. |
2009 | Formed strategic partnership with ALD Automotive. |
2010 | Introduced EcoWheels green driver challenge. |
2010 | Daniel Frank named president of Wheels Services. |
2011 | Introduced Selection Modeler online tool. |
2012 | Introduced ChangeDriver online driver motivation tool. |
2013 | Invented Sentinel, procurement-focused performance tool. |
2014 | Celebrated its 75th anniversary. |
2014 | Wheels Recall Program released. |
2015 | Introduced updated online fleet management tool, FleetView. |
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