Our Q3 Sentiment Index shows that top fleet managers are feeling much the same as they did in Q2 about the basket of 7 key fleet topics we query them on every quarter. Confidence in the ability to acquire vehicles remained near an all-time high, with our Customer Advisory Board members reporting little problems acquiring vehicles. Meanwhile, confidence in service and maintenance is hovering near some of the lowest numbers we’ve seen over the past year with several of the fleet managers we spoke with decidedly negative on the topic. Note that while we are seeing some standard variance from the Q2 numbers regarding our other 7 topics (<- 5%) follow up conversations with our panel indicate that for the most part, fleet had a quiet Summer. Be sure to keep an eye out for our Q4 Sentiment Index when we release it in early December for a look at fleet manager sentiment as we head into the new year. *Mouse over any quarter to see its specific chart.
A car guy for as long as he can remember, Director of Business Development Richard Mallek is a New York native who came South and never looked back. A member of TeamFLD for 12 years, learn a little about what makes Rich tick and why he’s still a car guy!
FLD CEO Ron Sanders explains the origins of FLD’s free vehicle de-identification program in an important installment of our video series. Learn why and how the company got started ensuring that every vehicle we touch is wiped completely clean of logos and corporate markings, a practice we continue until this day.
The mid-2023 White Metal Market Report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the fleet industry in the wake of the pandemic, comparing the pre-COVID “golden era” to the current difficulties. Over the past three years, fleets have struggled with vehicle shortages, supply chain issues, and rising interest rates. The lack of available vehicles remains a […]
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