FORT LAUDERDALE – (April 30, 2026) – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services, and life cycle cost management, announced today it is exhibiting at the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition from May 9–11 in Orlando, Fla, at booth #625. Company executives will be on hand to discuss EPA 2027 mandate planning, equipment procurement timing, turbulent fuel costs, and how artificial intelligence (AI) is used by private fleets to navigate increasingly complex operational challenges.

Use Of AI For Private Fleets

Fleet Advantage executives will showcase new research that shows private fleets continuing to adopt AI-driven tools to improve efficiency across procurement, maintenance, safety, and compliance. The trends illustrate how organizations are leveraging AI to expand use cases beyond analytics into compliance, safety, and lifecycle planning; integrate AI with telematics and ELD data for enhanced visibility; improve TCO modeling and procurement decision-making; and evaluate alternative fuel transitions and long-term fleet strategies. However, organizations are still working through significant challenges related to data integration, governance, and confidence in AI-driven outputs. See the full data breakdown at the booth, including a first look at how organizations have evolved their use of AI for various aspects of their planning and operations.

Showcasing Award-Winning Solutions

With the EPA 2027 emissions mandate approaching and pre-buy windows continuing to compress, private fleets are being forced to make important decisions earlier than ever before. At NPTC booth #625, Fleet Advantage Certified Transportation Professionals will provide guidance on how to navigate these challenges using actionable data, real-world benchmarks, and proven strategies.

Attendees visiting booth #625 will have the opportunity to learn more about Fleet Advantage’s suite of solutions, including:

“Private fleets are at a pivotal moment in the industry, where regulatory pressures, rising costs, and rapid advancements in AI are all converging at once,” said Mac Hudson, Senior Off Lease Manager at Fleet Advantage. “Our presence at NPTC 2026 is about helping these organizations cut through that complexity, whether it’s planning for the EPA 2027 mandate, making more strategic procurement decisions with data, or identifying where AI can be applied along with proven insights to deliver real, measurable value.”

Fleet Advantage Congratulates Caitlin Clinton On Achieving CTP Certification 

Fleet Advantage also announced that Senior Off Lease Manager, Caitlin Clinton, has achieved her Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation through the NPTC and will be among the 2026 graduates recognized on Saturday, May 9th during the conference. The accreditation recognizes her expertise in private fleet management, financial strategy, and operational planning, and adds to Fleet Advantage’s growing team of CTP-certified professionals dedicated to supporting corporate private fleets. CTP professionals demonstrate comprehensive proficiency in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including procurement strategy, maintenance, safety, and lifecycle cost management.

Clinton represents a rising leader within the transportation and equipment finance industry, known for combining hands-on fleet experience with innovative problem-solving. At Fleet Advantage, she plays a key role in advancing the company’s OffLease Reimagined software, helping streamline the lease return process through automation and improved data accuracy, resulting in faster turnaround times and enhanced client experience. She also works closely with clients and vendor partners to align fleet strategies with long-term operational and financial goals, while remaining actively engaged in industry initiatives such as the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC).

For more information or to schedule a meeting with a Fleet Advantage executive at NPTC 2026, please click here.

About Fleet Advantage 

Fleet Advantage is the largest independent lessor for heavy-duty Class-8 trucks and has over $3.7 Billion in assets 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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