Proaction
Proaction

The system of action for fleet operations.

Company

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Calculator
  • Integrations
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • End User License Agreement

Features

  • Events
  • Service
  • Claims
  • Tolls
  • TCO
  • Tasks
  • Inspections
  • Work Units
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • Operators
  • Vendors
  • Documents

Integrations

  • Geotab
  • Verizon Connect
  • Samsara
  • Azuga
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Karmak
  • + many more

© 2026 Proaction Inc.

Withfrom Des Moines, Iowa

HomeBlogThought LeadershipWhy we changed our name to Proaction
Thought Leadership•September 23, 2025•2 min read

Why we changed our name to Proaction

D
Drake Bauer
Author
Why we changed our name to Proaction

Why We Became Proaction

When we started this company, we called ourselves Flete. At the time, it felt like the right fit: a nod to fleets, logistics, and movement. But as we grew, we quickly realized two things.

First, talking to fleets — our core customers — with a name that sounded the same as “fleet” wasn’t working. Try saying: “Your fleet can be more efficient with Flete.” Confusing, right? The message got lost. Instead of clarity, the name became a distraction.

Second, as our platform matured, so did our vision. What we’re building is much bigger than a play on words. Fleets and asset-heavy teams don’t need another place to store data. They don’t need another system of record.

They need a system of action.

A platform designed to help operators act faster, smarter, and with confidence. A platform that moves teams from reacting after the fact to proactively driving outcomes.

That’s what inspired our new name: Proaction.

From Reaction to Action

Over the last two years, we’ve worked alongside fleets of all sizes. We’ve sat down with operators, managers, and technicians to understand the challenges that keep vehicles off the road and drive up costs.

What we’ve learned is simple: success comes from speed of action, not just accuracy of information. Fleets need tools that make it easy to respond in the moment, not days or weeks later.

Proaction reflects that truth. It reflects the shift we’re driving in this industry.

A New Name, Same Mission

Changing our name isn’t about changing who we are. It’s about better reflecting what we’ve stood for from day one.

  • Helping fleets reduce downtime
  • Helping operators keep vehicles on the road
  • Helping teams work proactively, not reactively

Flete was where we started. Proaction is where we’re going.

Looking Ahead

This is more than a name change. It’s a milestone in our journey to build the first true system of action for fleets and asset-heavy teams.

We’re proud of what we’ve learned so far, and we’re even more excited about what’s ahead.

We are now Proaction. And this is just the beginning.

Share:

More from the blog

5 Signs Your Fleet Operation Has a Workflow Problem (Not a Software Problem)
Featured·Thought Leadership·February 12, 2026

5 Signs Your Fleet Operation Has a Workflow Problem (Not a Software Problem)

Most fleet operations don't have a software problem. They have a workflow problem. Here are five warning signs that your team is fighting process gaps, not tool gaps.

Read Article
From Notes to an Operating System: Turning Enterprise Ops into Executable Workflows
Featured·Thought Leadership·February 3, 2026

From Notes to an Operating System: Turning Enterprise Ops into Executable Workflows

How Proaction maps real operations on-site, turns workflows into executable procedures, and delivers enterprise-grade automation without rip-and-replace.

Read Article
Proaction x Iowa State University – Turning Classroom Theory into Real Fleet Operations
Case Study·January 13, 2026

Proaction x Iowa State University – Turning Classroom Theory into Real Fleet Operations

This case study highlights how Proaction and Iowa State University collaborated to give students hands on experience with real fleet operations software. The partnership bridges ERP coursework and modern, AI powered operational tools used by fleets today.

Read Article

Readytosimplifyyouroperation?

Skip the sales cycle. Book a 15-minute call.