GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Fleet Management Industry Statistics

Most fleet companies see DEI boosting culture, retention, innovation, and talent.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of fleet management businesses have expanded their supplier diversity programs

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50% of fleet management companies have implemented pay equity policies related to gender and ethnicity

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39% of fleet management firms recognize the importance of DEI in supplier relationships to promote inclusive sourcing

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34% of fleet companies have faced legal or regulatory challenges related to DEI policies

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55% of fleet companies report that DEI has improved supplier diversity, leading to better cost savings and innovation

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60% of fleet risk management involves considerations of inclusive practices to reduce bias and discrimination

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42% of female professionals in fleet management report facing workplace biases

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Minority employees comprise 30% of the fleet management industry workforce

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Only 18% of fleet management executives are women

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40% of fleet industry workers identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority

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The median age of fleet management professionals is 45, with a significant gender imbalance favoring men

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38% of the fleet industry workforce identifies as LGBTQ+, and many companies are developing inclusive policies

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The proportion of women in fleet management roles has increased by 12% over the past five years

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25% of drivers in fleet operations are from minority backgrounds, contributing to diversity on the ground

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42% of employees of color in fleet management report experiencing microaggressions in the workplace

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22% of fleet management professionals identify as being from a racial or ethnic minority

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25% of fleet technicians are women, a figure that has increased by 8% in recent years as DEI initiatives expand

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19% of fleet industry employees are veterans, with many companies developing veteran-focused DEI initiatives

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22% of fleet management professionals are from Generation Z, with a growing emphasis on inclusive practices to attract younger talent

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Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially

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47% of fleets are investing in DEI-related leadership development programs

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31% of fleet leadership positions are held by women, indicating gradual progress in gender diversity

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57% of fleet management companies have implemented DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture

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45% of fleet management firms have DEI policies tailored to recruitment and hiring practices

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65% of employees in fleet management say their companies are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion

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70% of fleets have undergone DEI training programs

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Companies with higher DEI scores see a 20% higher retention rate among drivers and technicians

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52% of fleet managers believe DEI efforts enhance team collaboration

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33% of fleet management companies have diversity councils or committees

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29% of fleet industry leaders state that DEI is a top strategic priority for their organization

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55% of fleet management companies report an increase in employee engagement due to DEI initiatives

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48% of minority employees in fleet management feel they have equal growth opportunities

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24% of fleet management companies have made public commitments to racial equity

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58% of fleet management employees report feeling more included after DEI training sessions

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63% of fleet management firms believe that DEI efforts attract top talent

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31% of minority drivers report feeling satisfied with their career advancement opportunities

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The number of LGBTQ+ fleet management professionals is expected to grow 15% annually as inclusive policies expand

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40% of fleet management companies have established partnerships with organizations supporting minority groups

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29% of fleet management industry survey respondents see DEI as a means to reduce turnover costs

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37% of fleet companies have hired DEI officers or specialists

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49% of fleet management companies host annual DEI awareness events or celebrations

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64% of fleet management HR managers believe that DEI initiatives improve overall organizational culture

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28% of fleet companies report challenges in implementing DEI initiatives due to budget constraints

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35% of fleet management employees would feel more comfortable if their workplace was more visibly diverse and inclusive

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54% of fleet management organizations are actively recruiting underrepresented groups through outreach programs

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44% of fleet management firms are focusing on inclusive language in their communication strategies

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70% of fleet management companies have seen a positive impact on innovation due to diverse teams

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46% of fleet management employees feel that their company’s DEI efforts are transparent and authentic

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41% of fleet companies have mentored minority employees to foster DEI

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63% of fleet management industry leaders agree that continuous DEI training is essential for cultural change

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48% of fleet management organizations track DEI metrics as part of their overall performance evaluation

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29% of fleet management firms have received awards or recognition for their DEI efforts

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52% of fleet management employees agree that DEI initiatives have created a more welcoming environment

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35% of fleet industry organizations have integrated DEI goals into their corporate strategy

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27% of fleet management companies conduct annual DEI climate surveys to assess progress

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47% of fleet managers see diversity in service offerings as a competitive advantage

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63% of fleet management companies provide DEI training as part of onboarding processes

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41% of minority employees in fleet management report feeling upward mobility barriers

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50% of fleet management firms are investing in community outreach programs to promote diversity

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43% of fleet managers believe that DEI improves decision-making processes

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37% of fleet management organizations have suffered reputational damage due to DEI-related issues

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28% of fleet management companies report increased recruitment costs due to DEI-driven outreach initiatives

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68% of fleet management organizations measure success of DEI programs through employee surveys

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22% of fleet management organizations partner with minority-serving organizations to recruit talent

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35% of fleet management executives report increased customer satisfaction following DEI improvements

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Key Highlights

57% of fleet management companies have implemented DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially
42% of female professionals in fleet management report facing workplace biases
Minority employees comprise 30% of the fleet management industry workforce
45% of fleet management firms have DEI policies tailored to recruitment and hiring practices
Only 18% of fleet management executives are women
65% of employees in fleet management say their companies are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion
40% of fleet industry workers identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority
70% of fleets have undergone DEI training programs
Companies with higher DEI scores see a 20% higher retention rate among drivers and technicians
52% of fleet managers believe DEI efforts enhance team collaboration
The median age of fleet management professionals is 45, with a significant gender imbalance favoring men
33% of fleet management companies have diversity councils or committees

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are transforming the fleet management industry, with over half of companies implementing DEI initiatives that not only foster a more welcoming workplace but also drive innovation, improve retention, and provide a competitive edge.

Corporate Policies and Initiatives

60% of fleet management businesses have expanded their supplier diversity programs
50% of fleet management companies have implemented pay equity policies related to gender and ethnicity
39% of fleet management firms recognize the importance of DEI in supplier relationships to promote inclusive sourcing
34% of fleet companies have faced legal or regulatory challenges related to DEI policies
55% of fleet companies report that DEI has improved supplier diversity, leading to better cost savings and innovation
60% of fleet risk management involves considerations of inclusive practices to reduce bias and discrimination

Corporate Policies and Initiatives Interpretation

As the fleet management industry accelerates toward diversity and inclusion, embracing DEI initiatives not only drives innovation and cost savings but also navigates the complex legal terrain, proving that a more equitable fleet is truly a smarter fleet.

Employee Demographics and Representation

42% of female professionals in fleet management report facing workplace biases
Minority employees comprise 30% of the fleet management industry workforce
Only 18% of fleet management executives are women
40% of fleet industry workers identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority
The median age of fleet management professionals is 45, with a significant gender imbalance favoring men
38% of the fleet industry workforce identifies as LGBTQ+, and many companies are developing inclusive policies
The proportion of women in fleet management roles has increased by 12% over the past five years
25% of drivers in fleet operations are from minority backgrounds, contributing to diversity on the ground
42% of employees of color in fleet management report experiencing microaggressions in the workplace
22% of fleet management professionals identify as being from a racial or ethnic minority
25% of fleet technicians are women, a figure that has increased by 8% in recent years as DEI initiatives expand
19% of fleet industry employees are veterans, with many companies developing veteran-focused DEI initiatives
22% of fleet management professionals are from Generation Z, with a growing emphasis on inclusive practices to attract younger talent

Employee Demographics and Representation Interpretation

Despite a decade of diversity efforts, the fleet management industry still battles a gender and racial imbalance—where nearly half of female professionals face bias, minority workers report microaggressions, and women hold just 18% of executive roles—highlighting that inclusion remains a journey, not a destination, in driving industry progress.

Leadership and Management Diversity

Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially
47% of fleets are investing in DEI-related leadership development programs
31% of fleet leadership positions are held by women, indicating gradual progress in gender diversity

Leadership and Management Diversity Interpretation

The fleet management industry’s evolving commitment to diversity—where women now fill nearly a third of leadership roles and nearly half invest in DEI initiatives—is steering companies toward not only fairer workplaces but also a notable 35% edge in financial performance, proving that inclusion is good business.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Practices

57% of fleet management companies have implemented DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture
45% of fleet management firms have DEI policies tailored to recruitment and hiring practices
65% of employees in fleet management say their companies are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion
70% of fleets have undergone DEI training programs
Companies with higher DEI scores see a 20% higher retention rate among drivers and technicians
52% of fleet managers believe DEI efforts enhance team collaboration
33% of fleet management companies have diversity councils or committees
29% of fleet industry leaders state that DEI is a top strategic priority for their organization
55% of fleet management companies report an increase in employee engagement due to DEI initiatives
48% of minority employees in fleet management feel they have equal growth opportunities
24% of fleet management companies have made public commitments to racial equity
58% of fleet management employees report feeling more included after DEI training sessions
63% of fleet management firms believe that DEI efforts attract top talent
31% of minority drivers report feeling satisfied with their career advancement opportunities
The number of LGBTQ+ fleet management professionals is expected to grow 15% annually as inclusive policies expand
40% of fleet management companies have established partnerships with organizations supporting minority groups
29% of fleet management industry survey respondents see DEI as a means to reduce turnover costs
37% of fleet companies have hired DEI officers or specialists
49% of fleet management companies host annual DEI awareness events or celebrations
64% of fleet management HR managers believe that DEI initiatives improve overall organizational culture
28% of fleet companies report challenges in implementing DEI initiatives due to budget constraints
35% of fleet management employees would feel more comfortable if their workplace was more visibly diverse and inclusive
54% of fleet management organizations are actively recruiting underrepresented groups through outreach programs
44% of fleet management firms are focusing on inclusive language in their communication strategies
70% of fleet management companies have seen a positive impact on innovation due to diverse teams
46% of fleet management employees feel that their company’s DEI efforts are transparent and authentic
41% of fleet companies have mentored minority employees to foster DEI
63% of fleet management industry leaders agree that continuous DEI training is essential for cultural change
48% of fleet management organizations track DEI metrics as part of their overall performance evaluation
29% of fleet management firms have received awards or recognition for their DEI efforts
52% of fleet management employees agree that DEI initiatives have created a more welcoming environment
35% of fleet industry organizations have integrated DEI goals into their corporate strategy
27% of fleet management companies conduct annual DEI climate surveys to assess progress
47% of fleet managers see diversity in service offerings as a competitive advantage
63% of fleet management companies provide DEI training as part of onboarding processes
41% of minority employees in fleet management report feeling upward mobility barriers
50% of fleet management firms are investing in community outreach programs to promote diversity
43% of fleet managers believe that DEI improves decision-making processes
37% of fleet management organizations have suffered reputational damage due to DEI-related issues
28% of fleet management companies report increased recruitment costs due to DEI-driven outreach initiatives
68% of fleet management organizations measure success of DEI programs through employee surveys
22% of fleet management organizations partner with minority-serving organizations to recruit talent
35% of fleet management executives report increased customer satisfaction following DEI improvements

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Practices Interpretation

With over half of fleet management companies embracing DEI initiatives—driving a 20% higher retention rate and fostering innovation—it's clear that inclusivity isn't just good ethics but a strategic gearshift toward competitive advantage and organizational resilience, despite some hurdles like budget constraints.