About Us

Founded in 1870

R. L. Polk & Co. is the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions to the automotive world and its related industries—automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, insurance companies, finance companies, media companies, advertising agencies, consulting organizations, government agencies and market research firms.

We collect and interpret global data and provide extensive automotive business expertise to help assist our customers with their most important market issues. Among other things, we help them:

• Understand their market position
• Identify trends
• Build brand loyalty
• Conquer new business
• Improve return-on-investment
• Gain a competitive advantage
• Make better, more confident business decisions

A privately held global firm, Polk is based in Southfield, Michigan with operations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Our Mission

To collect and interpret data and apply our automotive business expertise to help our customers make good decisions...more

At R. L. Polk & Co., our people are every bit as important as the products and services we sell. Every position plays a vital role in the company’s success. Through dedication and teamwork our staff is helping to shape the global automotive information solutions industry—and you can be an integral part of our growth and success.

Your opportunity for career growth is as unlimited as your imagination, passion, creativity and dedication. Polk understands the value of its employees and provides competitive salaries, coupled with contemporary benefit programs to assure a sound financial future for its workforce. Polk is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to embracing diversity and committed to attracting and retaining bright, talented, skilled individuals who desire to be a part of today’s fastest growing information industry.

R. L. Polk & Co. is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants will be considered without regard to race, citizenship, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation or veteran status. Further, R. L. Polk & Co. provides reasonable accommodation upon request, in accordance with State and Federal laws