Fleet Order-to-Delivery Times Improve in 2025, But Challenges Remain
In 2025, fleet operators are seeing notable relief from the severe order-to-delivery (OTD) delays experienced during the pandemic, with average lead times dropping across all major vehicle categories.
Industry leaders report significant improvements, particularly in trucks and vans, although signs indicate that the pace of progress may be slowing.
OTD times for pickups and vans remain higher, but cars and SUVs have stabilized, aided by streamlined production and logistics.
Upfitting lead times have also shortened, helping reduce bottlenecks. However, lingering risks—such as potential tariffs, limited parts availability, and complex supply chain logistics—could threaten further gains.
Clients are now favoring factory builds over pool vehicles for greater control and customization, though flexibility remains limited for high-upfit or hybrid models.
Overall, while 2025 marks a strong recovery from the chaos of 2021, fleet managers must continue to plan ahead and stay agile in an evolving landscape.
Canadian Auto Sales Rise in May, But Trade Tensions Loom
In May 2025, Canadian new light vehicle sales rose 7.9% year-over-year, with 187,000 units sold. Year-to-date sales are up 5.6%.
Texas Toll Alert: NTTA Rate Hike Coming – Install Tags to Avoid Increased Costs
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will soon increase toll rates for vehicles without an NTTA toll tag, possibly starting July 1, 2025. This change could result in up to a 50% toll increase for non-tagged vehicles.