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.
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 […]
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!
The Q2 2025 White Metal Market Report highlights ongoing uncertainty in the wholesale medium-duty vehicle market, driven primarily by tariffs, high interest rates, and shifting fleet strategies. Once predictable, the fleet industry has faced volatility since the pandemic, with managers now adopting a “wait and see” approach toward tariffs rather than making premature plans. While […]
This year’s Work Truck Week was the biggest event of the year and our Rich Mallek was there to give his thoughts in a Fleet Management Weekly interview live from the show floor.
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, […]
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