Background
Rain for Rent operates one of the most comprehensive temporary liquid handling service networks across North America and Europe. With more than 65 locations and nearly 300 drivers supporting specialized jobs, the company historically relied on a passenger fleet program that required every driver to operate a Ford F250, regardless of whether their role actually required such a large vehicle.
As the company evaluated cost and operational efficiency, leadership realized the standard fleet model no longer aligned with the varied needs of its mobile workforce.
Challenges
The traditional passenger fleet program created two significant challenges:
- High cost of ownership and maintenance, with all drivers assigned costly Ford F250s
- Lack of flexibility, since not all drivers needed a large towing-capable vehicle
Internally managing the fleet program made it difficult to optimize spend and tailor vehicle requirements to different roles.
So what?
The one-size-fits-all approach increased fleet costs and limited Rain for Rent’s ability to align vehicles with job requirements.
Objectives
Rain for Rent set out to:
- Reduce the financial burden associated with an inflexible fleet program
- Give drivers the flexibility to choose vehicles that match their specific role
- Improve driver satisfaction with more equitable and accurate reimbursements
- Strengthen internal reimbursement expertise with reliable partner support
The Motus Solution
Rain for Rent implemented the Motus FAVR program, enabling drivers to use the vehicle that best fits their needs while receiving fair, tax-free, location-adjusted reimbursements.
The Motus App made mileage reporting simple, while FAVR ensured accurate and equitable payments tied to real driving costs. Employees gained flexibility, and Rain for Rent gained cost control.
Just as importantly, Motus provided expert support. Travel & Expense Specialist Paige Boyer credits Motus representatives Kelly Gibson and Karen Stern for helping her quickly become an expert in mobile workforce reimbursements:
Paige also attended Accelerate, the annual Motus customer conference, where she gained insights, best practices, and ongoing program strategies she applied back at Rain for Rent.
The Results
Rain for Rent realized meaningful financial, operational, and workforce benefits:
- Significant cost savings after transitioning away from a costly, F250-only fleet model
- More satisfied and empowered drivers, now able to choose vehicles that match their job needs
- Improved accuracy and fairness through FAVR reimbursements and the Motus App
- Strengthened internal expertise, supported by responsive Motus account teams
- Long-term program investment, with Rain for Rent renewing Motus for a 3-year term
Conclusion
By partnering with Motus, Rain for Rent transformed its approach to reimbursing and supporting its mobile workforce. The shift from a costly, inflexible passenger fleet program to a personalized and next-generation FAVR model delivered significant cost savings, improved driver satisfaction, and strengthened the company’s internal expertise. With a scalable platform and ongoing partnership, Rain for Rent is positioned to continue optimizing its vehicle program for years to come.
