Enterprise Rent-A-Car was established in 1957 and is among the largest rental car businesses in North America. The company provides automobile and commercial truck rental, leasing and car sales services through an extensive network of local offices, each with its own team of professionals. Its concept grew from a St. Louis car dealership with a small team of colleagues fielding phone calls, calculating rates and washing cars. Through its neighborhood network, Enterprise has locations within 15 miles of 90 percent of the United States population. The company operates more than 7,000 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. It handles millions of transactions annually and purchases millions of dollars worth of vehicles through local dealerships. Enterprise Rent-A-Car additional capabilities include fleet management and California vanpool services.