Fleet Masters

For more than 20 years, AEMP and Construction Equipment have partnered to highlight the best in heavy equipment fleet management through the Fleet Masters award program.

The men and women working for these exemplary companies stand as an example of all of the hard work and dedication it takes to be called a Fleet Master.

Technology and innovation are driving this industry forward, but it takes insight and experience from these industry professionals within some of the most successful construction companies in the world to manage this progress for the betterment of business operations.

This recognition is presented to outstanding equipment professionals who excel in meeting the unique challenges inherent in cost-effective, efficient, and effective management of mixed fleets. Two categories of Fleet Master are based on estimated fleet replacement value (ERV): less than $100 million ERV and more than $100 million ERV. The competition is open to the entire industry; membership in AEMP is not a requirement.

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June 24, 2025
Dan Maitland, CEM, Ajax Paving, dishes on the possibilities of electric and autonomous equipment.
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Mears Broadband Fleet Masters
May 14, 2024
Learn how a Fleet Master turned around a troubled operation.
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March 15, 2024
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious award.
This wheeled excavator runs on diesel, like much of Manatee County's equipment. Before the county goes to electric yellow iron, its fleet manager says he needs to see more options from manufacturers.
Sept. 8, 2023
Matt Case talks electric equipment and pickup trucks at Manatee County
Manatee County
Maintaining machine uptime for constant operations at the county landfill is 'mission critical,' says Matt Case, CEM. Repair or replace decisions must be made carefully with today's acquisition and supply chain challenges.
July 5, 2023
How a Fleet Master adjusts to acquisition, supply chain, and labor difficulties
Construction Equipment magazine
Matt Case Cem Manatee County
June 8, 2023
The Fleet Masters winner shares advice