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 '''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. James Eberhard established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles.<ref name="tc-bankruptcy" /> In October&nbsp;2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December&nbsp;2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />

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	Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />		Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />

	In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wingerter \|first=Justin \|date=2024-12-18 \|title=Fluid Truck, which raised $80M from investors, is sold for $10M \|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/18/fluid-truck-money-investors-sold/ \|access-date=2026-09-02 \|website=The Denver Post \|language=en-US}}</ref>		In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wingerter \|first=Justin \|date=2024-12-18 \|title=Fluid Truck, which raised $80M from investors, is sold for $10M \|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/18/fluid-truck-money-investors-sold/ \|access-date=2026-09-02 \|website=The Denver Post \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bean \|first=Dave \|date=2024-12-24 \|title=Kingbee Vans Acquires Fluid Truck Improving Availability of Rentals for Fleets \|url=https://www.fleetmanagementweekly.com/kingbee-vans-acquires-fluid-truck-improving-availability-of-rentals-for-fleets/ \|access-date=2026-09-02 \|website=Fleet Management Weekly \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />		Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />

	In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>		In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wingerter \|first=Justin \|date=2024-12-18 \|title=Fluid Truck, which raised $80M from investors, is sold for $10M \|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/18/fluid-truck-money-investors-sold/ \|access-date=2026-09-02 \|website=The Denver Post \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, [[IKEA]]'s fundraising arm.<ref name="tc-funding"/> In 2019, it raised $63 million in a fundraising event.<ref name="cnbc" />		Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, [[IKEA]]'s fundraising arm.<ref name="tc-funding"/> In 2019, it raised $63 million in a fundraising event.<ref name="cnbc" />

	~~=== Expansion and financial challenges ===~~

	~~Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />~~

	=== Bankruptcy and acquisition ===		=== Bankruptcy and acquisition ===

	In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />		Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />

	In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>		In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>

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	'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. James Eberhard established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles. In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code\|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />		'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. James Eberhard established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles.<ref name="tc-bankruptcy" /> In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code\|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />

	== History ==		== History ==
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	In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>		In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>

	~~== Services ==~~

	~~Fluid Truck rented out commercial vehicles.<ref name="tc-bankruptcy"/>~~

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	{{Infobox company		{{Infobox company
	\| name = Fluid Truck		\| name = Fluid Truck
	\| logo =		\| logo =
	\| type = Private (2016–2024)		\| type = Private (2016–2024)
	\| industry = Transportation, vehicle rental, sharing economy		\| industry = Transportation, vehicle rental, sharing economy
	\| founded = 2016		\| founded = 2016
	\| founder = [[James Eberhard]]		\| founder = James Eberhard
	\| hq_location_city = [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]		\| hq_location_city = [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]
	\| hq_location_country = United States		\| hq_location_country = United States
	\| area_served = United States		\| area_served = United States
	\| products = Truck rental platform		\| products = Truck rental platform
	\| services = Commercial vehicle rental		\| services = Commercial vehicle rental
	\| fate = Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (2024); assets acquired by Kingbee Rentals		\| fate = Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (2024); assets acquired by Kingbee Rentals
	}}		}}

	'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. [[James Eberhard]] established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles. In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code\|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />		'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. James Eberhard established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles. In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code\|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />

	== History ==		== History ==
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	=== Founding and early growth ===		=== Founding and early growth ===

	Fluid Truck was founded in 2016 by [[James Eberhard]].<ref name="denverpost" />		Fluid Truck was founded in 2016 by James Eberhard.<ref name="denverpost" />

	Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, [[IKEA]]'s fundraising arm.<ref name="tc-funding"/> In 2019, it raised $63 million in a fundraising event.<ref name="cnbc" />		Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, [[IKEA]]'s fundraising arm.<ref name="tc-funding"/> In 2019, it raised $63 million in a fundraising event.<ref name="cnbc" />

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	{{Infobox company		{{Infobox company
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	* [[Zipcar]]		* [[Zipcar]]
	* [[Turo]]		* [[Turo]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| founded = 2016		\| founded = 2016
	\| founder = [[James Eberhard]]		\| founder = [[James Eberhard]]
	\| hq_location_city = Denver, Colorado		\| hq_location_city = [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]
	\| hq_location_country = United States		\| hq_location_country = United States
	\| area_served = United States		\| area_served = United States
	\| products = Truck rental platform~~, fleet management software~~		\| products = Truck rental platform
	\| services = ~~On-demand commercial~~ vehicle rental		\| services = Commercial vehicle rental
	\| fate = Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (2024); assets acquired by Kingbee Rentals		\| fate = Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (2024); assets acquired by Kingbee Rentals
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	'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in Denver, Colorado. ~~Founded~~ in 2016~~, the company operated a digital marketplace that enabled businesses~~ and ~~individuals to rent~~ commercial vehicles ~~on demand.~~		'''Fluid Truck''' (legally '''Fluid Market, Inc.''') was an American truck-sharing and commercial vehicle rental platform headquartered in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. [[James Eberhard]] established the company in 2016 and it offered rentable commercial vehicles. In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code\|Chapter 11]] bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />

	~~The company expanded across multiple U.S. markets during the late 2010s and early 2020s~~. In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" /> Its assets were ~~subsequently~~ acquired by Kingbee Rentals in December 2024.<ref name="abf-sale" />

	== History ==		== History ==
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	=== Founding and early growth ===		=== Founding and early growth ===

	Fluid Truck was founded in 2016 by [[James Eberhard]]~~. The company developed a platform designed to improve utilization of commercial vehicles by allowing owners to rent idle fleet assets through a centralized marketplace~~.<ref name="denverpost" />		Fluid Truck was founded in 2016 by [[James Eberhard]].<ref name="denverpost" />

	Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, IKEA's fundraising arm~~, to support fleet expansion and platform development~~.<ref name="tc-funding"/>		Fluid Truck raised venture capital funding from institutional investors, including Bison Capital and Ingka Capital, [[IKEA]]'s fundraising arm.<ref name="tc-funding"/> In 2019, it raised $63 million in a fundraising event.<ref name="cnbc" />

	=== Expansion and financial challenges ===		=== Expansion and financial challenges ===

	~~By the early 2020s,~~ Fluid Truck had expanded into ~~numerous~~ U.S. ~~cities and served both individual and business customers~~. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges~~, including fluctuations in vehicle values and demand for rentals. The company sought additional financing but was unable to secure sufficient capital to sustain operations~~.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />		Fluid Truck had expanded into at least thirty [[U.S. state]]s by 2024. However, the company reported financial losses and faced operational challenges.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />

	=== Bankruptcy and acquisition ===		=== Bankruptcy and acquisition ===

	In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States ~~Bankruptcy~~ Court for the District of Delaware.<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />		In October 2024, Fluid Truck filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the [[United States District Court for the District of Delaware]].<ref name="wsj-bankruptcy" />

	In December 2024, ~~substantially all of~~ Fluid ~~Truck’s~~ assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals in a ~~court-approved~~ transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>		In December 2024, Fluid Truck's assets were acquired by Kingbee Rentals after a court–approved transaction.<ref name="abf-sale" /><ref name="epiq-case"/>

	== ~~Business model~~ ==		== Services ==

	Fluid Truck ~~operated a digital marketplace connecting vehicle owners with renters. The platform allowed users to access~~ commercial vehicles ~~without visiting a traditional rental facility~~.<ref name="tc-bankruptcy"/> ~~The company generated revenue through service fees and a share of rental transactions.{{cn\|date=August 2026}}~~		Fluid Truck rented out commercial vehicles.<ref name="tc-bankruptcy"/>

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	<ref name="denverpost">{{cite news \|last1=Wingerter \|first1=Justin \|title=Bankrupt Fluid Truck leaves Denver offices, reveals $35 million in debt \|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/03/fluid-truck-leaves-denver-offices-bankruptcy/ \|access-date=July 31, 2026 \|work=[[The Denver Post]] \|date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>		<ref name="denverpost">{{cite news \|last1=Wingerter \|first1=Justin \|title=Bankrupt Fluid Truck leaves Denver offices, reveals $35 million in debt \|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/03/fluid-truck-leaves-denver-offices-bankruptcy/ \|access-date=July 31, 2026 \|work=[[The Denver Post]] \|date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>

			<ref name="cnbc">{{cite news \|last1=LeBeau \|first1=Phil \|title=Truck sharing start-up Fluid Truck raises capital in bid to disrupt rental industry \|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/02/truck-sharing-start-up-fluid-truck-raises-capital-in-bid-to-disrupt-rental-industry-.html \|access-date=August 5, 2026 \|work=[[CNBC]] \|date=March 2, 201}}</ref>

	<ref name="abf-sale">{{cite news		<ref name="abf-sale">{{cite news

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