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.
FLD Frank, the lovable mascot who recently made waves at the highly anticipated NTEA show, made a special visit to Manheim Daytona Beach to extend his heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional team on their momentous 39th anniversary sale. This exciting event has captivated the attention of automotive enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
After months of polling the industry on some of its biggest topics, FLD and Fleet Mgt Weekly have wrapped the poll it published every two weeks and will release a series of articles overviewing the findings. Topics will include vehicle availability, supply chain snafu’s and inflation, and will include insights from our own Customer Advisory […]
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