FLD’s Q3 Sentiment Index is out and shows that while top fleet managers show confidence around subjects like Vehicle Availability, concerns around Maintenance and Fuel Cost loom. A few other highlights:
- Fleet managers are feeling a little less uneasy heading into the final stretch of 2026
- Worry about the US Economy is easing
- Fuel prices driven by global conflict
To see the full Index and to find out how our group of top fleet managers are feeling about important topics like Safety and the Supply Chain, check out our Q3 results and compare them to previous quarters.
Q3 2026 at a glance
- Maintenance: 4.00 (up 0.10)
- Fuel Cost: 3.90 (up 0.20)
- Talent: 3.30 (down 0.10)
- US Economy: 2.90 (down 0.70)
- Supply Chain: 2.70 (up 0.70)
- Safety: 2.20 (no change)
- Vehicle Availability: 1.90 (down 1.10)
Rated 1–5 (1 = least concerned, 5 = most concerned). Change shown vs. Q2 2026.