FTC Slaps FleetCor: Consent Deal Open for Public Gripes
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
FleetCor Technologies is facing charges for unfair business practices, and the FTC has proposed a deal to fix these issues. FleetCor must follow new rules to stop these practices, and the public can share their thoughts by October 22, 2026. This agreement aims to protect customers and keep FleetCor honest without any immediate fines mentioned.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
$100 Million Payment for Customers
The Proposed Order requires Respondents to pay $100,000,000 in monetary relief to redress customers injured by the alleged unfair and deceptive practices. The payment is intended to fund refunds or other consumer redress administered by the Commission.
Permanent Injunction Against Unauthorized Fees
The Proposed Order (matching prior court injunction) bars Respondents from charging customers without consent, from making misrepresentations about savings, fraud controls, or fees, and from other unlawful practices. If Respondents meet all obligations under the Order, the Order will terminate in 20 years.
Customer Data Provided for Redress
The Proposed Order requires Respondents to provide customer information to the Commission so it can efficiently administer consumer redress. That information will be used to identify and pay harmed customers as part of the redress process.
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