Canadian Business Awards 2026 | 7 understand what works, what does not, and identify potential pain points for clients and their stakeholders. For FleetZero, this often means listening for what is not said but has the potential to later become a challenge. “For example,” said Naeem, “several clients have purchased battery-electric buses and are now beginning to receive vehicles into their fleet. At FleetZero, we know that maintenance processes will need to be modified and that staff must be given the appropriate insulated tooling and protective equipment in order to be kept safe while working around high voltage systems. As a trusted advisor, we work with clients to identify these pending needs and craft solutions that work with them.” In fact, the company develops and sells insulated tools, personal protective equipment, and safety equipment designed to keep employees safe when working around battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The team is continuously striving to develop new tools, services, and technology solutions in this field, driven by an unwavering pit-crew mentality and FleetZero’s Fleet-First, SolutionDriven, Customer-Focused, Innovation-Minded, and SustainabilityGrounded core values. It is for this dedication and focus that FleetZero has been awarded the CleanTech Innovation Award 2026. As telematics are rolled out in EV technology, new sensors, AIplatforms and other advanced technology is being deployed in these vehicles to improve their operation and maintenance. In particular, FleetZero has noted a strong push to redesign traditional time-based maintenance intervals and activity by implementing a reliability- and monitoring-based approach. The company intends to lead the charge in such developments. To remain at the forefront of industry advancement, FleetZero ensures that investment in training remains a top-tier priority. This is especially true as the training and specialist complex diagnostic of EV and Hydrogen fleets gives rise to a new technician class, standing at the crossroads of technology and mechanical repair. FleetZero’s trademarked culture and training programme, Mechanic of the Future™, allows the company to identify shop culture while also nurturing eager technicians into the shop leaders of tomorrow. FleetZero’s diverse team hails from an array of disciplines, spanning engineering, planning, mechanical, accounting, finance, data analytics, technology, and legal. Each member of the team works together in close collaboration to develop solutions to complex problems, especially as new vehicle technologies are deployed across the industry. “We screen for skills and hire for passion, curiosity, and problem-solving capabilities,” Naeem added. “We enjoy recruiting from local and global talent depending on the job function. We also pose fleet-themed questions to future staff, such as ‘What’s your favourite car brand?’ Fleet is in our recruitment DNA.” As a champion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, giving back to the local community is as important as technical excellence at FleetZero. The company prides itself on contributing to associations and communities it is a part of, with one shining example being its partnership with Partners in Project Green in Toronto, working together to advance environmental mandates around tree planting and inclusive skills development. In addition to this, the team provide education and training on lessons learned surrounding clean fuel adoption and implementation across Ontario. The company will continue its educational endeavours on a wider scale, as Naeem announced FleetZero’s latest project: “Behind the Fleet is our new podcast series that takes our lessons learned and shares them with our clients and broader community. Rooted as a diverse business based in Toronto, we continue to educate and elevate fleets around us that are working to achieve the benefits of decarbonisation. The purpose of this series is to highlight that the journey to zero emissions is not a one-size-fits-all solution but rather one tailored to their maintenance, duty cycle, and supply chain requirements.” Looking further to the future, FleetZero is focused on rolling out GarageZero™ throughout 2026. Working in partnership with Cementex, North America’s market only design-driven manufacturer of double-insulated hand tools, the team will offer double-insulated 1000V safety tools and personal protective equipment to medium and heavy-duty fleets as they transition to zero emission vehicles. This includes safety tool kits, interchangeable tools, wrenches, pliers and crimpers, screwdrivers and nutdrivers, and personal protective equipment, accessories, and insulated rubber goods. From its unrivalled turnkey solutions to its steadfast commitment to supporting clients in their transition to low carbon transportation, FleetZero has emerged as a leader in the field of clean transportation. The company has been instrumental in helping countless fleets on their journey to zero emissions, and we at Corporate Vision magazine are delighted to recognise FleetZero as the Best Transport Sector Energy Transition Consultancy 2026. Contact: Naeem Farooqi Company: FleetZero Web Address: www.fleetzero.ai
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