Reeves Young has become a successful construction business in Georgia since it started 70 years ago. Over the past decade, the company has grown its fleet and customer base exponentially as it expands outside the state.

In 2012, the company had five vehicles in its commercial fleet. Now, it has 215 and is reaching far and wide throughout the southeast.  

“I think our competitors are a little bit nervous, scratching their heads wondering how we’ve done what we have in such a short time,” said Derick Burrell, general superintendent at Reeves Young. 

But the key to scaling a business is no secret. As Reeves Young President Chad McLeod put it, it’s all about people, and equipping those people with the right tools and vehicles has been paramount to the company’s success. 

Reeves Young knows that the right vehicles lead to high-quality work and satisfied customers. “If we didn’t put our employees in dependable, reliable vehicles that can handle the rough terrain of our job sites, we wouldn’t be able to do our jobs,” said Burrell.

Reeves Young collaborated with members of its local Ford Dealership to help meet the needs of its rapidly scaling business.

Reeves Young knew it needed a way to seamlessly finance and acquire reliable vehicles to sustain its growth, so it opened a Ford Pro™ FinSimple™ Commercial Line of Credit (CLOC),¹ an agreed-upon level of credit that companies can use to purchase or lease vehicles, including those with upfits. With the CLOC, Reeves Young has been able to draw on the line of credit to purchase vehicles. As it pays down the principal, the credit is replenished.

Now, the company has a fleet that’s about 98% Ford vehicles—including 193 F-150® trucks.

Growing a successful business takes a committed team—and committed collaborators. “It’s much more than just the ability to purchase new vehicles,” said McLeod. “It’s also in the maintenance and upkeep of our entire commercial fleet through Ford Pro, whether in Georgia or as we expand throughout the southeast.” 

For Reeves Young, a people-first approach paired with reliable vehicles and software to help enable employees means excellent service every time. With a recipe like that, Reeves Young isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon. 

¹Subject to initial approval, ongoing eligibility, and periodic reviews.

²This program is available for customers with two or more accounts. CommerciaLease accounts are automatically enrolled in combined billing, assuming all your due dates are the same.

³Ford Pro™ Telematics is available on vehicles with embedded modems or equipped with approved plug-in devices (PID). May require modem activation. Ford Pro Telematics and Ford Pro™ Data Services require a purchased subscription. Terms and conditions apply. Telematics service and features, and access to vehicle data, depend on subscription and compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.

⁴Some software packages may require a fee and/or subscription. Terms and conditions apply. See dealer for details.

⁵Ford Mobile Service is offered by participating dealers and may be limited based on availability, distance, or other dealer-specified criteria. Does not include parts or repair charges.