FLD’s quarterly Fleet Manager Sentiment Index scores how top fleet managers are feeling about 7 key topics important to the industry on a 1 (not feeling positive about a subject) to 5 basis (feeling confident). Tariff uncertainty. Budget cutting. EV back peddling. The first half of 2025 has been a cauldron of disruptions, as fleets try to navigate yet another rough stretch just as it seemed the industry was settling into familiar patterns. That didn't go unnoticed by our panel of top fleet managers who report that while they're collective confidence in vehicle availability and the supply chain has increased minimally in Q2, their feelings on talent availability, maintenance and the US economy have taken a step back. Note that this quarter we add a new category - safety - due to its unquestioned importance to fleets everywhere. *Mouse over any quarter to see its specific chart.
The year 2021 turned out to be unexpectedly challenging due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initial hopes of improvement with the introduction of vaccines, the industry faced difficulties such as trade shows transitioning to virtual events, restrictions on corporate travel, and a shortage of new and used inventory. The chip shortage further impacted the […]
At FLD, we know our clients, partners and associates in the fleet space can’t be everywhere all the time and that’s why we’ve kicked off “FLD Frankly Speaking,” a new initiative that keeps those close to us informed, in the know, and up to speed about the most important comings and going’s in the fleet […]
At FLD, we know our clients, partners and associates in the fleet space can’t be everywhere all the time and that’s why we’ve kicked off “FLD Frankly Speaking,” a new initiative that keeps those close to us informed, in the know, and up to speed about the most important comings and going’s in the fleet […]
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