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.
The mid-2023 White Metal Market Report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the fleet industry in the wake of the pandemic, comparing the pre-COVID “golden era” to the current difficulties. Over the past three years, fleets have struggled with vehicle shortages, supply chain issues, and rising interest rates. The lack of available vehicles remains a […]
The Achievement Center for Families and Children have been a mainstay in the area near our corporate headquarters, and the team at FLD couldn’t be prouder to name it as the recipient of our Q2 FLD Charities award.
Frank and the entire team at FLD spends time on the water at the recent Summer Sailing Party! Here’s to good times, great food and the most powerful team in vehicle remarketing!
FLD’s newest Director of Business Development Carrie Galvan stops by for her first ever interview with Fleet Management weekly and highlights here background and experience in vehicle reimbursement and how it can benefit our fleet customers.
Fleet has been going through a marked period of disruption, but at FLD, our CR team is helping client’s navigate the pitfalls of disruption to sell used assets for top dollar.
Looking to broaden its reach, FLD will be exhibiting at the National Private Truck Council’s annual show in Orlando May 7-9. Stop by booth #447 for a free, 5-minute assessment and make remarketing a risk of the past.
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.
Looking to make its biggest splash ever, FLD debuted an impressive new booth – and a crazy popular life size mascot at the 2023 NTEA Work Truck Week. While “Frank” was arguably the hit of the show, many of those who stopped by the booth hung out on our putting green or took advantage of […]
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