The People And Strategy Behind Cardata

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Who We Are

Cardata was built to fix what traditional mileage reimbursement gets wrong: unfair pay for drivers, unnecessary tax waste, and growing compliance risk.

For more than 25 years, we’ve worked with organizations that rely on employees who drive their personal vehicles for work.

Too often, we’ve seen vehicle programs that were inherited and left unmanaged, becoming costly and risky over time. We exist to change that – and make it easy.

We believe driving for work should be handled with precision and transparency. When structured correctly, a vehicle reimbursement program reduces costs, strengthens compliance, and supports the employees who keep your business moving.

Our Approach

There is no universal “best” program. The right solution depends on mileage volume, job requirements, geographic cost differences, and business objectives.

Our role is to help organizations implement the right structure, and manage it responsibly over time. That requires data, expertise, and ongoing oversight.

We see mileage reimbursement as a system that should:

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Match reimbursement to real-world driving costs

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Protect organizations from tax and compliance exposure

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Reduce waste created by outdated compensation models

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Treat drivers fairly based on role, mileage, and geography

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Reduce waste created by outdated compensation models

Our Story

Cardata began more than two decades ago with deep expertise in IRS-compliant vehicle programs. From the beginning, our focus was not just software, it was program design, accuracy, and compliance integrity. Today, we provide a fully managed reimbursement platform that combines technology with hands-on program management.

Today

Founded

Cardata was created by former fleet executives who envisioned a better way to reimburse driving and manage vehicle programs.

2024

North American expansion

We grew our team across North America, expanding from Toronto to Phoenix.

2023

Mobile app launch

We launched our first GPS-enabled mobile app, giving drivers a simple way to track mileage and get accurate reimbursements.

2018

$100M growth investment

Cardata was created by former fleet executives who envisioned a better way to reimburse driving and manage vehicle programs.

2009

Cardata Intelligence launch

We introduced Cardata Intelligence, a new reporting and analytics suite that helps teams turn reimbursement data into clear insights without manual work.

1999

Full-service platform

Today, we provide full-service mileage reimbursement programs to organizations of all sizes, from regional teams to Fortune 500 companies.

Today

Full-service platform

Today, we provide full-service mileage reimbursement programs to organizations of all sizes, from regional teams to Fortune 500 companies.

2024

North American expansion

We grew our team across North America, expanding from Toronto to Phoenix.

2023

Mobile app launch

We launched our first GPS-enabled mobile app, giving drivers a simple way to track mileage and get accurate reimbursements.

2018

$100M growth investment

Cardata was created by former fleet executives who envisioned a better way to reimburse driving and manage vehicle programs.

2009

Cardata Intelligence launch

We introduced Cardata Intelligence, a new reporting and analytics suite that helps teams turn reimbursement data into clear insights without manual work.

1999

Founded

Cardata was created by former fleet executives who envisioned a better way to reimburse driving and manage vehicle programs.

Our Values, and Why They Matter to You

Show Up

We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.
We bring focus, energy, and intention to our work.
What this means for you: 
A proactive partner who is engaged, responsive, and committed to getting it right.

Team Up

We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.
We collaborate across teams and think beyond silos.
What this means for you: Solutions that work across finance, HR, compliance, and operations, not just in theory, but in practice.

Dig In

We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.
We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.

Speak Up

We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.
We share ideas openly and communicate directly.
What this means for you: Transparency, clear guidance, and honest conversations, even when decisions are complex.

Own It

We seek to understand before we act and question assumptions.
What this means for you: Thoughtful program design grounded in data, not guesswork.
We take responsibility for outcomes and learn continuously.
What this means for you: Accountability, follow-through, and a partner invested in your long-term success.

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