ABC Companies Unveils ABC FleetForward™ Program, a Turnkey Solution for Fleet Maintenance

Winter Garden, FL – July 22, 2025, ABC Companies is proud to announce the launch of its ABC FleetForward™, a new initiative developed to reduce operational burdens and simplify service planning for fleet operators. 

The program is led by Gage Kelly, recently promoted to National Service Sales Manager at ABC. His new role reflects the company’s commitment to putting customers first by developing solutions that directly address key service challenges, including unpredictable maintenance costs and the complexities of coordinating multiple vendors.

“ABC FleetForward™ is designed to simplify fleet maintenance through a turnkey solution that keeps vehicles on the road and allows operators to focus on what matters most—delivering reliable service to their passengers,” said Kelly. “By reducing the complexity of managing multiple service needs, we help improve uptime and deliver long-term value.” 

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When my grandfather, Clancy Cornell, founded ABC Companies in 1972, he wasn’t thinking about legacy. He was thinking about people. He was thinking about showing up early, finding the root of a problem, and fixing it right the first time. He was focused on earning trust through consistency, not convenience. Those early days were marked by adopting a hands-on approach, answering calls at all hours, personally delivering parts to a stranded fleet, and building our reputation for reliability and respect. 

That mindset became the foundation of our family’s leadership style. My father, Ron, and my uncle, Dane, inherited those values and embraced growth with integrity. They built our business from a handful of service bays to a multi-state operation, guided by valuing relationships and earning trust. They expanded service centers, staffed technicians, and [...]

Fleet operations are evolving. Across North America, operators are managing increasingly diverse fleets, responding to new regulations, and shifting toward zero-emission vehicles. This evolution is especially pronounced in Denver, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, where both public and private operators are scaling up to meet rising demand. 

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, vehicles miles traveled in the Denver metro area increased by nearly 12 percent between 2014 and 2023. This growth places new demands on fleet infrastructure and maintenance capabilities. As the need for reliable fleet services in Denver continues to rise, many regional operators still lack access to full-service maintenance partners with the technical range to support traditional and emerging propulsion systems.

Transportation Trends Are Driving Demand for Fleet Services in Denver 

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