FLD has announced three leadership promotions, effective October 1, 2026. Ron Sanders has been named managing partner, Gary Mott is now chief executive officer, and Richard Mallek has been promoted to president and partner, succeeding Mott as president and joining the company’s ownership group.

Summer 2026 has brought a largely predictable used work vehicle market, closely mirroring trends from 2025. Seasonal slowdowns and normal depreciation continue, while affordability remains a major concern as new vehicle prices, high interest rates, and limited financing pressure businesses. Class 3–5 vehicles continue to outperform other segments, supported by strong demand for quality used […]

A few years back, during the height of the pandemic, I was fond of using what I call my “crystal ball” analogywhen preparing this quarterly White Metal Market Report. You know, the one where the “situation” you’reanalyzing is so hard to read that you simply throw up your hands and say that your “crystal ball” […]

Last week’s #WorkTruckWeek pulled into the Indianapolis Convention Center for its annual shin dig and our man FLD Frank and TeamFLD were on hand to mingle with customers, partners and friends at our brand new exhibit space: Be sure to be on the lookout for official show statistics and a final thought from our team […]

Work fleets are critical to the U.S. economy, moving most goods and supporting daily life, yet many vehicles are aging, with Class 3–8 trucks averaging 11–12 years old. FLD specializes in work fleet remarketing, offering expertise, trust, and efficiency to help companies sell aging vehicles and equipment quickly, safely, and for maximum return. With decades […]

Our client Joe Lukacs, Global Director of Fleet Operations for the Sherwin Williams Co, checks all the boxes. Which is a good reason why he was just named the Edward J. Bobit Fleet Manager of the Year by his industry peers.

The Q3 2025 White Metal Market Report highlights an unexpectedly stable used wholesale work truck market. Traditionally, prices fall 10–12% during summer, but this year depreciation was only 5–6%, signaling strong demand despite economic pressures. Scarcity of low-mileage, high-quality assets—stemming from limited production in 2021–22—continues to drive values, while fleets are holding onto older, high-mileage […]

Remarketing fleet assets has traditionally been slow, risky, and resource-intensive, often leaving managers waiting weeks or months for auctions to finalize before getting paid. FLD offers a streamlined alternative: a simple, three-step, risk-free process that delivers upfront offers and guaranteed payment within hours. Using FLD’s free OVRView app, fleets can quickly assign assets in any […]