Antonellis Recognized For Outstanding Contributions to Logistics and Supply Chain Industry
FORT LAUDERDALE - (July 10, 2024) – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management, announced today that Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations Brian Antonellis, CTP, has been honored as a 2024 “Rainmaker” award winner by DC Velocity. This respected recognition celebrates Antonellis’s exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the logistics and supply chain industry.
DC Velocity’s 2024 Rainmakers were chosen from candidates nominated by the publication’s readers, board members, previous Rainmakers, and contributing thought leaders. These professionals, selected in concert with members of the magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board, represent various facets of the business—practitioners, logistics tech and equipment specialists, consultants, and academics. Despite their diverse roles, they each share a common goal: advancing the logistics and supply chain management profession.
The award highlighted Antonellis’s dedication to advancing fleet operations through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives. Antonellis brings over 20 years of experience in fleet management and logistics, and his expertise in optimizing fleet operations, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency has been instrumental in driving Fleet Advantage’s success and solidifying its reputation as an industry leader throughout logistics and supply chain sectors.
With a passion for trucks in general and private fleets in particular, Antonellis has dedicated his career to envisioning how to run truck fleets better both today and in the future. Previously managing fleets for Coca-Cola, Reinhart Foods, and PepsiCo, Antonellis’s strong background immediately translated to key roles at Fleet Advantage when he started with the company in 2021. Currently, he has been focused on helping the company’s top corporate fleet clients navigate challenges including the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) zero-emission heavy-duty truck mandate. Additionally, he provides guidance on evaluating new clean diesel technology and alternative fuel options. Throughout his career, Antonellis has advocated for a data-driven approach to fleet management, reducing total cost of ownership and lowering fleet emissions. However, it is people, not trucks, that lie at the core of what Antonellis values about his career. Also being a strong believer in mentorship, he has spent much of his career helping young professionals ascend through the ranks of fleet and transportation management.
“Brian’s recognition as a DC Velocity ‘Rainmaker’ underscores his unwavering commitment to Fleet Advantage and the logistics industry,” said Brian Holland, President and CEO of Fleet Advantage. “His visionary leadership and innovative strategies have not only propelled Fleet Advantage forward but have also set new benchmarks for the industry. We are incredibly proud of Brian and his contributions.”
Antonellis is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry publications and an active member of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council as well as a board member of the National Private Truck Council. His diverse background and expertise across all facets of fleet operations have made him a respected leader and mentor in the industry.
For more information on Antonellis’ DC Velocity “Rainmaker" award win and to learn more about the other honorees, please visit www.dcvelocity.com/articles/61183-the-rainmakers.
About Fleet Advantage
Fleet Advantage is the largest independent lessor for heavy-duty Class-8 trucks and has over $3 Billion assets and over 20,000 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.