Deloitte acquires Fleet Challenge Canada
Deloitte Canada has acquired Fleet Challenge Canada, a Toronto-based fleet management consulting firm.
Founded in 2005 by Roger Smith, Fleet Challenge is a boutique consultancy that advises on public sector and private vehicle fleets, from municipalities to trucking firms. The firm’s team of fleet managers and automotive experts work with clients on fleet challenges spanning financial, environmental, business structure, strategic planning, organizational efficiency, and cost-competitiveness.
Fleet Challenge has offerings in fleet review, strategy, lifecycle analysis, electric vehicles, long-term planning, best practice review, R&D, and special projects.
Deloitte’s acquisition of Fleet Challenge will expand its existing offerings for mid-market and large clients in fleet management, decarbonization, and electrification.Smith and his team will join Deloitte’s fleet decarbonization practice within its consulting business. The transaction includes Fleet Challenge’s proprietary tools and databases, including Fleet Analytics Review, a predictive analysis and forecasting tool.
"We're excited to welcome Fleet Challenge into the fold, not only because of their strong relationships and reputation, but also the breadth and level of their capabilities and industry knowledge," said Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte Canada.
Smith added, “By combining our deep industry knowledge and specialized skills with Deloitte's global network and strong reputation, we know we can help Canadian fleets optimize their operations and navigate critical challenges to achieve their firm and ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions.”