2010s
United Companies has evolved into a multifaceted financial and transportation services organization with more than 3,000 corporate accounts. United Companies has direct operations in 40 states and Washington D.C. with more than 6,400 associates and manages assets in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. In 2012, United Leasing brought professional…
2000s
To better identify and communicate the business interests of United Leasing, Inc., Romain Automotive Group, and Professional Transportation, Inc., the assumed business name “United Companies” was adopted and put into use. United Leasing, Inc. moved heavily into leasing activities in the fitness equipment industry and has continued to expand its…
1990s
United Rent-A-Car added a total of 24 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas before being sold in 1998. The company’s employee count grew to 1,200.
1980s
United Leasing, Inc. acquired ULF, Inc., in Kentucky along with the Trans Leasing portfolio, which helped to expand its reach and market in the leasing sector. United continued and stepped up its niche marketing approach with specialized services related to hotel and airport buses, funeral vehicles, medical equipment, government contracts,…
1970s
United Leasing, Inc. built and moved into its current corporate headquarters located on Morgan Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. United Leasing, Inc. continued expanding its scope of business with specialized services to the blasting and mining industries.
1960s
In 1964, Robert Romain, Sr. founded United Automobile Leasing, Inc., an auto retail and vehicle leasing operation, in Evansville, Indiana. United Automobile Leasing, Inc. was the first business in the Evansville area to offer leasing options to business customers. The company quickly expanded and, in 1966, added a daily car…
