EquipmentShare.com was named the winner of the inaugural Ford Pro Community Award presented by Ford Pro, the commercial division of the Ford Motor Company. This new recognition from Ford Pro honors businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to community service, corporate social responsibility and meaningful change beyond the jobsite.

"We created the Ford Pro Community Award to spotlight businesses that go above and beyond the vehicle to drive human progress. EquipmentShare is the perfect example of a company that truly matches its mission to action,” said Matt Atkenson, executive director of Ford Pro North America sales and operations.  “Their structured, passionate approach to community giving across their entire network, turning corporate values into real-world impact, made them the undeniable choice for our inaugural award."

As EquipmentShare works to build the future of construction through cutting-edge technology and nationwide infrastructure, receiving this honor from Ford Pro carries profound significance, the company said. Ford Pro is the commercial vehicle business segment of Ford Motor Company. For a rapidly growing, industry-leading company like EquipmentShare to be recognized by a foundational pillar of American industry underscores their shared commitment.

"EquipmentShare is building the future of construction, and we are honored to be recognized by a global company that has been building the future of industry for over 120 years,” said Jabbok Schlacks, CEO and founder of EquipmentShare. “This award belongs to every team member who has volunteered their time, responded to a disaster or championed a local cause. I am incredibly proud of our team's dedication to making a difference in the  communities we call home.” 

At EquipmentShare, nationwide growth goes hand-in-hand with accountability to the communities it serves and the people who power its mission. From local neighborhood support to national disaster relief efforts, EquipmentShare's network has consistently deployed assets and resources to drive positive, tangible impact.

The Ford Pro Community Award was given to EquipmentShare as a recognition of EquipmentShare’s existing initiatives designed to empower its branches, support its workforce, and uplift communities nationwide:

• Branch-level giving: Every EquipmentShare branch across the country is granted $2,500 annually to invest directly into local nonprofits and grassroots causes that matter most to its immediate community.
• Volunteer time off: EquipmentShare provides every employee with 16 hours of paid VTO each year, allowing team members to put boots on the ground for local service projects.
• The EquipmentShare Foundation: EquipmentShare’s dedicated philanthropic arm provides critical hardship grants to EquipmentShare employees in times of need and serves as the financial backbone of its nationwide disaster response efforts.
• Team Orange disaster response: When a crisis strikes, a specialized disaster response team deploys heavy equipment, essential resources and personnel to assist affected communities in rebuilding and recovering.
• The TELEHERO Program: 10 percent of all revenue generated by these patriotically wrapped telehandlers in the EquipmentShare fleet is donated directly to local veterans' organizations. 

As EquipmentShare continues to expand its digital and fleet footprint, the company remains committed to empowering its employees, supporting its neighbors and ensuring that its positive impact on the world grows right alongside its business.

For more information, visit www.equipmentshare.com.