Accelerating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Allyship

Merchants is dedicated to understanding and addressing issues surrounding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Allyship (DEIA) and believes that the best innovations happen when all voices are heard. DEIA is about creating and supporting a workforce that represents various backgrounds and perspectives, is empowered to offset societal imbalances, and is actively encouraged to participate, and — when necessary — give us a kick in the butt to do more, now.

With a diverse and welcoming workforce, Merchants is forging a culture of belonging that encourages dialogue, learning, and celebration of all that makes us unique — including honest talks and evaluation about the barriers we need to overcome (and how). We have more work to do and we know it.  Merchants is taking the following DEIA actions:

Emphasis on gender equity:

In the traditionally male-dominated fleet industry, Merchants stands out with its robust commitment to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Allyship program. In line with the program’s equity pillar, Merchants is proud to report that female executives make up 45% of our executive leadership team and 42% of our total employee base.

Proud Diversity Workforce Coalition Member:

We are a corporate member of the Diversity Workforce Coalition since 2021, comprising employers and other community members whose dual purpose is to promote diversity in the workplace through education, training, and enhanced networking opportunities, and to identify and connect resources to its members and the public.