SAFETY, US ECONOMY TOP OF MIND. With the end of the year fast approaching our Q4 Fleet Manager Sentiment Index shows that while top fleet managers feel much the same about our basket of 7 key indicators, conversations with them are starting to expose some divergence in their thinking and concerns about some of the potentially more critical categories like safety and the US economy, with one of our customer advisors saying the economy “felt like 2008 all over” as tariffs and a long few years of high interest rates have stifled growth. Fleet managers also continue to be negative on talent availability – especially when it comes to drivers – as well as expressing concerns about vehicle service and maintenance, citing rising costs and increased repair times as especially concerning. *On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being most confident. Mouse over any quarter to see its specific chart.
TeamFLD was out in force at this year’s National Private Truck Council conference in Orlando May 11-13 and our man FLD Frank was on hand to get all the scoop!
Work Truck Week 2025 saw record attendance and exhibitors, affirming its status as the premier fleet industry event. Tariffs and regulatory uncertainty were major discussion points, while relationship-building took precedence over new tech. Electric vehicle (EV) momentum slowed amid infrastructure concerns, with alternative fuels like hydrogen and propane gaining interest. Major OEMs showcased electric offerings, […]
As we do each quarter, FLD Charities supported yet another South Florida children’s charity in Q2, this time the amazing organization “Little Smiles,” who’ve been helping local children deal with trauma since 1999.
A 30-plus year veteran of FLD and an icon in the fleet industry, our monthly series takes a look at our President Gary Mott and his philosophy on the business, life and the perfect weekend at the lake! Find out a little more about what makes him tick in and how he vies his 30-plus-year […]
This White Metal Market Report provides an overview of the 2023 fleet and wholesale used vehicle market, as well as predictions for 2024. The year started steadily, with vehicle pricing and volume aligning with 2022 trends. However, by May, the market saw a sharp decline in wholesale vehicle prices, which dropped by around 10%. This […]
A 25-year veteran of FLD, Director of Business Development Carol Fowler is a “firecracker” well known throughout the fleet industry. Learn more about why Carol loves the fleet industry so much and what she does when she’s not helping customers dispose of used assets!
A holiday softy at heart, our very own mascot FLD Frank couldn’t be satisfied taking one day to wish our clients, partners and friends in fleet a happy holidays. He had to have 12 days,and he took the opportunity to show everyone about some of the amazing assets we purchase when we say any vehicle, […]
Helping children in our local community thrive is the reason we started FLD Charities, and finding local charities that focus on that mission is our passion. Our Q4 2023 charity – the Tire Kingdom Charity Classic golf tournament – is a great example of how kids benefit when people band together to do great things. […]
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