ONE MORE, JUST LIKE BEFORE. Perhaps owing to the fact that many fleet managers report being in a "holding pattern" the past year, FLD's Q1 Fleet Manager Sentiment Index saw little change from what our collection of top fleet managers thought in our Q4 Index. With 4 of our 7 Q1 topics scoring less than 20% different from their Q4 tallies, it's safe to say that top fleet managers aren't sure what to think these days. And with the tariffs, out of control costs - and now a war in the Mideast - it's likely the only thing fleet pros know is that they don't know anything - something we are hearing often from our CAB and other top fleet managers. Of the three remaining categories that we follow, two showed a deviation of less than half a percent from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, with only one topic - the US Economy - moving a full half a percent (up) due largely in part to a reduction in interest rates - and milder than expected inflation - towards the end of 2025.
*Chart is rated on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being most confident. Mouse over any topic to see its specific chart.*
Halfway through the year and our newest quarterly Fleet Manager Sentiment Index is showing that top fleet leaders are feeling no more confident about the state of the industry than they were at the beginning of the year. Taken in the waning days of Q2, our latest Index – as well as conversations with our Customer Advisory Board – has most fleet managers living in a perpetual state of uncertainty, with strained global affairs, rising costs and the pressure to do more with less consuming many. Hardly the kind of environment that instills confidence, but we’ve noticed an admirable resiliency that sees our customers thriving in the face of an industry that’s changing faster than at any time in its history. Safety remains a top concern, with fleets under pressure to do all they can to curb liability and risks. One change we note from last quarter is a drop in confidence driven by rising service and maintenance costs as well as an increase the time it takes to repair vehicles, downtime that is costing them money and straining their operation *Chart is rated 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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