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Fleetio

Fleetio helps fleet managers centralize maintenance and reduce vehicle downtime.

Series D $624M total Founded 2011 Birmingham, Alabama 344 employees

Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet maintenance management operating system that centralizes vehicle inspections, work orders, preventive maintenance, parts inventory, and fuel management for businesses across 100+ countries. The platform integrates with telematics and fuel card systems to provide real-time data, helping fleets minimize downtime and optimize maintenance workflows. Supporting over 8 million vehicles across 8,000+ fleets and processing 13 million repair orders annually, Fleetio differentiates itself through transparent pricing, unlimited users across all plans, and a network of 110,000 integrated repair shops.

Problem solved

Fleet managers lack centralized visibility into vehicle maintenance, inspections, and fuel costs, leading to unplanned downtime, inefficient repair workflows, and inability to track maintenance history across multiple locations and repair shops.

Target customer

Mid-market to enterprise fleet operators with 50+ vehicles, including mechanical contractors, transportation companies, cleaning services, and municipal departments.

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Founders

Tony Summerville

Executive Chairman

Founded Fleetio in 2011 after working at his father's electric supply company; earned BS in Management Information Systems from Auburn University; served as CEO for 12+ years before transitioning to Executive Chairman.

Jon Meachin

CEO

Wharton School graduate who joined Fleetio in May 2022 as COO after serving as COO of A Cloud Guru (acquired by Pluralsight/Vista Equity Partners); promoted to CEO.

Funding history

Seed $750K September 2016 Led by Unknown · Unknown

Series A $3.5M 2019 Led by Unknown · Unknown

Series B $21M 2020 Led by Unknown · Elephant Venture Capital, Endeavor

Series C $100M October 2023 Led by Prysm Capital · Unknown

Series D $454M March 2025 Led by Elephant Venture Capital, Growth Equity (Goldman Sachs Alternatives) · Unknown

Total raised: $624M

Industries

Fleet Management Automotive SaaS Software

Pricing

Tiered per-vehicle pricing: Essential at $4/vehicle/month, Professional at $5/vehicle/month (billed annually, $25/month minimum for 5 vehicles), Premium at $7/vehicle/month (billed annually, $35/month minimum for 5 vehicles). All plans include unlimited users, mobile app, and customer support. Add-on tools start at $0.50/asset/month with volume discounts available.

Notable customers

Stanley Steemer, R.T. Moore, Atlas Air, City of Cambridge Public Works, JW Danforth, Boyle, Splend, Snap Towing

Integrations

Telematics providers, fuel card systems, 110,000+ repair shops network, mobile app (Fleetio Go)

Tech stack

React (JavaScript frameworks) Next.js (Web servers) Webpack Vercel Analytics (Analytics) Google Analytics (Analytics) Atlassian Statuspage (PaaS) ClickCease (Security) HSTS (Security) Node.js (Programming languages) Google Workspace (Email) Amazon S3 (CDN) Marketo (Marketing automation) 6sense (Marketing automation) Reddit Ads (Advertising) Vercel (PaaS) Amazon Web Services (PaaS) Sendgrid (Email) Segment (Customer data platform)

Website

fleetio.com/

Competitors

GPS Trackit

Focuses primarily on GPS tracking and telematics; less comprehensive maintenance and work order management.

Verizon Connect (formerly Fleetistics)

Larger platform with telematics emphasis; enterprise-focused with higher pricing typical of carrier-backed solutions.

Samsara

Broader fleet operations platform with heavier IoT/hardware focus; serves larger enterprise fleets with different pricing model.

Geotab

Primarily telematics and GPS tracking focused; maintenance management is secondary feature compared to Fleetio's maintenance-first design.

MaintainX

Maintenance management tool with broader asset focus beyond vehicles; less specialized for fleet-specific workflows.

Why this matters: Fleetio has achieved unicorn status and $624M in total funding by dominating a massive TAM (fleet maintenance) with a simple, transparent pricing model and deep workflow integration. The $454M Series D at a multi-billion valuation signals strong enterprise traction and positions Fleetio as the market-leading maintenance operating system for fleets globally.

Best for: Mid-market to enterprise fleets with 50+ vehicles needing centralized maintenance management, repair shop coordination, and fuel economy tracking without high upfront costs.

Use cases

Multi-location contractor fleet management

Mechanical contractors with 200+ vehicles across multiple states use Fleetio to coordinate preventive maintenance schedules, track work orders across locations, and ensure compliance with service requirements. The centralized dashboard eliminates vehicle downtime from missed maintenance windows and provides visibility into parts inventory across locations.

Service fleet optimization

Cleaning and HVAC service companies use Fleetio to log every vehicle service, measure fuel economy, and schedule automatic reminders for routine maintenance. This reduces unexpected breakdowns during customer visits and improves profitability by optimizing fuel usage across hundreds of vehicles.

Municipal fleet compliance

City public works departments use Fleetio to maintain detailed maintenance records for regulatory compliance, manage inspections across 100+ vehicles, and coordinate repairs through preferred shops. The audit trail and automated reminders ensure no vehicle is operated beyond maintenance intervals.

Alternatives

Samsara Pick Samsara if you need a broader fleet operations platform with advanced telematics, driver safety monitoring, and IoT hardware; Fleetio is better for maintenance-first teams prioritizing repair workflow efficiency.

Verizon Connect Choose Verizon Connect if you need carrier-backed support and are already in a Verizon ecosystem; Fleetio offers more transparent pricing and independent maintenance management focus.

Geotab Select Geotab for telematics-heavy operations; Fleetio excels at centralizing maintenance records and repair shop coordination with simpler pricing.

FAQ

What does Fleetio do? +

Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet maintenance management platform that centralizes vehicle inspections, work orders, preventive maintenance scheduling, parts inventory, and fuel management. It integrates with telematics systems and 110,000+ repair shops to provide real-time visibility and automate maintenance workflows, helping fleets reduce downtime and optimize costs.

How much does Fleetio cost? +

Fleetio pricing is $4-7 per vehicle per month depending on plan (Essential, Professional, Premium). Plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support. Pricing is billed monthly or annually with volume discounts available. Annual billing starts at $25-35/month minimum for the first 5 vehicles.

What are alternatives to Fleetio? +

Key alternatives include Samsara (broader fleet operations with advanced telematics), Verizon Connect/Fleetistics (carrier-backed platform), Geotab (telematics-focused), GPS Trackit (tracking-focused), and MaintainX (asset maintenance).

Who uses Fleetio? +

Fleetio serves mid-market to enterprise fleets including mechanical contractors (R.T. Moore, JW Danforth), service companies (Stanley Steemer), airlines (Atlas Air), municipal departments (City of Cambridge), and transportation operators. It supports 8,000+ fleets across 100+ countries managing 8 million+ vehicles.

How does Fleetio compare to Samsara? +

Fleetio is maintenance and repair-workflow focused with transparent per-vehicle pricing ($4-7/month) and unlimited users, making it better for repair coordination. Samsara is a broader platform emphasizing telematics, driver safety, and IoT hardware integration, typically at higher enterprise pricing; better for fleets prioritizing real-time tracking and driver monitoring.