Fleet maintenance shops handle 20-200+ vehicles for municipalities, delivery companies, construction crews, and corporate fleets. Between preventive maintenance schedules, DOT compliance, and emergency breakdowns — fleet shops need capital for heavy-duty equipment, parts inventory, and technician hiring that keeps clients' vehicles on the road.
This Is Why You're Here
A logistics company just signed a 50-truck maintenance contract worth $180K/year. You need two additional service bays, a heavy-duty lift ($28K), and a tire machine ($15K) to handle the volume. Revenue starts in 30 days but the equipment investment is upfront.
Your fleet diagnostic platform needs a $22K upgrade to cover newer diesel emissions systems. Without it, you're subbing out $8K/month in DPF and DEF work to the dealer down the street.
A municipal contract requires 24-hour emergency response capability. You need a fully equipped service truck ($85K) and a second shift technician. The contract pays $12K/month but the truck purchase is immediate.
Your parts inventory is $40K below where it needs to be. Every back-ordered part means a fleet vehicle sits idle — costing your client $500-$1,200/day in lost productivity. Stocking fast-movers would eliminate 70% of overnight delays.
A competing fleet shop closed and their 3 largest clients (120 vehicles total) called you this week. You need two more techs, a heavy-duty alignment rack ($35K), and enough parts to handle the surge.
Landed a 60-truck municipal contract but needed two heavy-duty lifts and a $22K diagnostic upgrade to handle it. Basecamp funded $65K in equipment financing in 4 days. That contract pays $15K/month — the equipment paid for itself in 5 months.
Derek W., Fleet Maintenance Shop Owner, Indianapolis, IN
Fleet Maintenance Financing
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Built for Your Business
A logistics company offers you a 50-truck maintenance contract. You need equipment in 2 weeks to start. Your bank needs 60 days for underwriting. We fund fleet equipment in 3-7 days so you never lose a contract to slow financing.
A $28K heavy-duty lift running 8 fleet vehicles per day generates $3,200/week in labor revenue. That's 9-week payback. Our lenders understand fleet shop economics and approve based on contract revenue, not just bank statements.
Fleet clients penalize you for vehicle downtime — $500-$1,200/day per truck. Stocking $40K in fast-moving parts eliminates 70% of overnight delays. A line of credit lets you build inventory without draining your operating account.
Emissions testing, brake dynamometers, and safety inspection equipment aren't optional for fleet work. Our lenders fund compliance equipment knowing that without it, you can't hold fleet contracts.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New fleet contract equipment | A 50-truck contract requires two heavy-duty lifts ($28K each) and a tire machine ($15K). Revenue starts in 30 days but equipment is needed now | Equipment Financing | $50K–$100K | 3–7 days |
| Parts inventory buildup | Every back-ordered part means a fleet vehicle sits idle at $500–$1,200/day. Stocking fast-movers would eliminate 70% of overnight delays | Business LOC | $25K–$60K | 1–3 days |
| Service truck purchase | Municipal contract requires 24-hour emergency response. A fully equipped service truck costs $85K but unlocks $12K/month in contract revenue | Equipment Financing | $60K–$100K | 3–7 days |
| Diagnostic platform upgrade | Newer diesel emissions systems (DPF/DEF) require a $22K diagnostic upgrade. Without it, you're subbing out $8K/month in work to dealers | Working Capital | $15K–$30K | 1–3 days |
| Technician hiring surge | A competing fleet shop closed and their 3 largest clients (120 vehicles) called this week. You need two techs immediately — signing bonuses, tools, training | Working Capital | $20K–$50K | 1–2 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 3–18mo | 8–22% APR | 1–3 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 2–7yr | 5–15% APR | 3–7 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8–24% APR | 1–5 days |
| Revenue-Based | $10K–$1M | 3–15mo | 1.15–1.45 factor | 1–2 days |
| Term Loans | $50K–$5M | 2–5yr | 7–18% APR | 3–10 days |
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
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Calculate Your Real Cost →Tax Strategy
| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-duty 4-post lift | $28,000 | 35% | $28,000 | $9,800 | $18,200 |
| Fleet diagnostic platform | $22,000 | 35% | $22,000 | $7,700 | $14,300 |
| Equipped service truck | $85,000 | 40% | $85,000 | $34,000 | $51,000 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your equipped service truck costs $51,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
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We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
Fleet Maintenance Capital Uses
Two-post lifts, four-post lifts, alignment racks, tire machines, and brake lathes
Static and dynamic calibration tools for forward-facing cameras, radar, and LiDAR
Downdraft paint booths, frame machines, mixing systems, and ventilation
OEM-level scan tools, ISTA licensing, J2534 pass-thru devices, and subscriptions
Signing bonuses, tool allowances, and payroll bridging for new hires
Additional bays, second locations, facility upgrades, and lot paving
Full Transparency
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68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Cover parts inventory, payroll, and shop expenses. Funded same day.
Learn More →Finance lifts, alignment racks, and diagnostic equipment — asset-backed.
Learn More →Draw for parts and supplies as repair orders come in.
Learn More →Payments flex with your daily revenue — lower during slow weeks.
Learn More →FAQs
Fleet shops don't have the luxury of saying 'we'll get to it next week.' When a delivery company's truck breaks down, that's $1,200/day in lost revenue for your client — and they'll find a shop that can handle it today. That means you need the lifts, the diagnostic tools, the parts inventory, and the technicians ready before the phone rings. Banks don't understand that a $28K heavy-duty lift pays for itself in 60 days when you're running 50 vehicles through preventive maintenance.
We fund fleet maintenance shops the way they actually work. Equipment financing for lifts and service trucks. Working capital for parts inventory. Lines of credit for the $40K surge when a new fleet contract lands. 70+ lenders competing for your business. No hard pull. Most fleet shops hear back the same day.
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