12 Nov Why Fleet Stakeholders Need a Resilience Benchmark

In a world where supplier influence is growing and cost pressures are relentless, every fleet stakeholder faces the same challenge: knowing whether they’re really in control.

On paper, things might look fine – vehicles are on the road, contracts are in place, and costs seem predictable. But beneath the surface, unseen inefficiencies and supplier-led decisions can quietly drain value. The problem is that most organisations have no independent way of measuring just how resilient their fleet strategy really is.

 The illusion of control

Many fleet stakeholders believe they hold the steering wheel. Yet in reality, much of the power often sits with lessors and suppliers who control the data, define the benchmarks, and set the narrative. They decide what “good performance” looks like –  and procurement, finance, or HR leaders are left managing around their definitions.

This imbalance makes it almost impossible to see the true picture. Costs that appear competitive may actually include built-in margins. Service levels that seem satisfactory might conceal commercial weaknesses. Without transparency, organisations are left managing fleets by assumption, not by evidence.

 Why resilience matters

Resilience isn’t just about reacting to supply chain shocks or price volatility. It’s about knowing that your fleet strategy can withstand them – that you have the visibility, governance, and commercial confidence to respond quickly and decisively.

A resilient fleet:

• Has independent access to data and performance metrics.
• Benchmarks costs regularly against the market.
• Maintains control of commercial terms and supplier relationships.
• Aligns fleet policy with wider business goals and sustainability targets.

When these foundations are missing, the risks multiply. Supplier dependence grows, transparency declines, and fleet performance becomes reactive instead of strategic.

 The missing metric

For most organisations, there’s never been a quick, objective way to measure this resilience –  to quantify just how strong their control really is. Traditional audits take time, and supplier-provided reports rarely tell the full story.

That’s why Fleetworx is introducing a new way for stakeholders to benchmark their fleet resilience – a short, data-driven assessment that reveals where your strategy is strongest, and where hidden risks could be costing you more than you realise.

In just a few minutes, you’ll be able to see how your fleet performs across the five key dimensions of resilience:

• Control & Visibility
• Cost Management
• Supplier Dependence
• Policy & Governance
• Future Readiness.

Coming soon

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be unveiling this new benchmark for the first time. It’s designed to give fleet leaders a simple, evidence-based way to assess their position – and take confident, strategic action to strengthen it.

If you’re responsible for managing a fleet, supplier contracts, or commercial performance, this will be a tool worth taking. Because the first step to improving resilience is being honest about where it stands today.

Watch this space – your Fleet Resilience Score is coming soon.