Patriot Fleet Solutions Partners With Red Clay Marketing Group

Patriot Fleet Solutions, a nationwide provider of fleet vehicle upfitting and aftermarket solutions, announced a new partnership with Red Clay Marketing Group, a sales representation firm purpose-built for the fleet industry. This alliance, led by industry veteran Mike Gordon, founder of Red Clay Marketing Group, is designed to expand Patriot’s market presence and provide Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) and fleet managers with a more streamlined, centralized fulfillment model for large-scale upfitting programs, company officials stated in a press release.

Through this partnership, Red Clay Marketing Group will focus on optimizing Patriot’s nationwide network of upfitters to create a seamless upfitting experience for national fleets to be deployed where they are most needed.

For fleet managers and FMCs, this partnership replaces the traditional, fragmented upfitting process with a unified fulfillment workflow, noted the release. By leveraging Patriot’s centralized model, fleets benefit from reduced logistical complexity through simplified protocols that save time and fuel. This streamlined approach ensures a faster turnaround by shortening the cycle from initial vehicle order to field deployment, ultimately delivering a higher ROI for the customer by decreasing vehicle downtime through disciplined execution and consistent quality standards nationwide, the company said.

Providing Dependable, End-to-End Upfitting Support Nationwide

“Partnering with Red Clay Marketing Group is a natural fit for Patriot Fleet Solutions as we evolve from a traditional vendor to a foundational partner in our clients’ supply chains,” said Josh DeLaune, president of Patriot Aftermarket Partners. “Mike’s deep understanding of the fleet ecosystem and his focus on execution and transparency align perfectly with our mission to provide dependable, end-to-end upfitting support nationwide. By handling every stage of the upfitting lifecycle in-house, we are able to ensure that the right products reach the right partners without the usual industry bottlenecks.”

Red Clay Marketing Group says that it was founded to represent companies that deliver real value to fleet management companies, fleet managers and end users while also driving sustainable growth for manufacturers and service providers. Through this partnership, Red Clay will help Patriot Fleet Solutions strengthen relationships across the fleet landscape, shorten sales cycles, and reduce friction between suppliers, FMCs and fleet operators.

“My focus with Red Clay is simple,” said Gordon. “It’s about aligning the right partners with the right solutions and executing at a level that improves utilization, reduces downtime and delivers stronger ROI for the customer. Patriot Fleet Solutions brings a proven, nationwide upfitting platform to the table, and I’m excited to help expand their reach and impact within the fleet market.”

Together, Patriot Fleet Solutions and Red Clay Marketing Group say they will focus on delivering coordinated, turnkey fleet upfitting solutions, combining product sourcing, logistics and installation support into a cohesive offering designed to meet the evolving needs of modern fleets.