FLSConsult Was Built On a Simple Observation
Fleet management was becoming transactional and impersonal, while clients needed strategic thinking, responsive communication, and genuine partnership. Our background spans banking, auto financing, dealerships, fleet operations, and private equity—giving us perspectives single-industry providers miss.
Who We Are
Expertise That Speaks Your Language FLSConsult brings 30+ years of cross-industry expertise to help companies and private equity groups optimize fleet performance and value through fleet lifecycle optimization. We built our business on a simple observation: fleet management was becoming transactional and impersonal, while clients needed strategic thinking, responsive communication, and genuine partnership.
What Drives Us
Integrity
Honest valuations and transparent advice—always.
Problem-Solving
Creative solutions for your unique challenges, not scripted processes.
Collaboration
A commitment to solution-focused thinking built from our deep industry experience.
Partnership:
We take ownership so you don’t have to manage us.
Women-Owned Business
FLSConsult is a certified women-owned business.
How We Work
We Become Part of Your Team
One CFO said: “Half the operations teams think FLS is a Harris employee. That team is operating as our fleet manager.” Another: “I haven’t paid any attention to it for a year or two. They just handle everything.”
We Support Rapid Growth
We’ve supported 5X growth without missing a beat—coordinating weekly, solving constantly, ensuring new hires always have vehicles.
We Think Strategically
With deep experience in banking and finance, we approach fleet through cost optimization, warranty negotiation, and lifecycle value—not just monthly payments. We work directly with manufacturers when issues arise. We have decades of experience and a wide range of services to drive the fleet solutions that will get you on the right path today and tomorrow.
We’re Responsive - Hours, Not Days.
Direct access to consultants who know your account. One client: “I don’t even think they sleep.”
Why Our Background Matters
30+ Years of Cross-Industry Expertise
Banking and auto financing. Dealerships and sales. Fleet lease management and operations. Private equity and M&A. This perspective lets us see opportunities single-industry providers miss.
Real Complexity Managed
We’ve handled 20 to 700+ vehicle fleets including executive compensation cars, service fleets with custom specs, construction equipment across multiple states, and supported companies through 5X growth periods. One CFO: “We never had an issue where we can’t hire someone because we can’t get a vehicle.”
100% Referral-Based
Every client relationship started with a referral. We’ve never advertised because our work speaks for itself.
The FLS Three-Step Process
Assess
We start with a real conversation about your fleet challenges. Maybe it’s cost reductions, acquisition strategy improvements
or a robust evaluation of your current processes.
Strategize
We combine your goals with our 30+ years of industry expertise to build a practical plan with measurable outcomes.
Optimize
Our team integrates with yours to implement changes that deliver results. You get expert fleet management without adding headcount.
From private equity groups evaluating acquisitions to CFOs managing rapid growth, FLSConsult serves clients who need more than standardized solutions. We understand the unique challenges facing each segment and deliver tailored fleet strategies that optimize costs, eliminate administrative burdens, and scale seamlessly.
Strategic Fleet Partnerships Across Industries
Who We Serve
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The Challenge
You have custom requirements—specific colors, configurations, or compensation vehicles—and you’re growing fast. Large providers push standard inventory. Your growth can’t be limited by fleet capacity.How We Help
Custom specification management. Complete fleet lifecycle optimization. Policy enforcement that depoliticizes decisions. Scalable mid-tier fleet management that grows with you—we’ve supported companies through 5X growth without missing a hire.What Makes Us Different
We handle complexity and scale simultaneously. One CFO managing 700 vehicles: “Half the operations teams think FLS is a Harris employee. We never had an issue where we can’t hire someone because we can’t get a vehicle.” -
The Challenge
You’re considering the shift from leasing to ownership but need guidance on financial analysis and implementation.How We Help
Comprehensive lease vs. own analysis supporting fleet ownership management. In-house fleet process design. Vendor evaluation and selection. Fractional management during transition.What Makes Us Different
We provide unbiased advice (we don’t benefit either way) and hands-on support for successful implementation.
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The Challenge
You need accurate fleet valuations, honest cost assessments, and post-acquisition optimization strategies—not standardized solutions.How We Help
Private equity fleet services including fleet acquisition due diligence with accurate valuations. Post-acquisition fleet cost reduction and integration strategy. Ongoing advisory that understands EBITDA impact and portfolio performance.What Makes Us Different
We speak finance, not just vehicle specs. Cross-industry experience in banking and M&A means we understand what you’re evaluating. -
The Challenge
You’re responsible for fleet costs but lack time to optimize every decision. Your provider is either too hands-off or offers no strategic guidance.How We Help
Tax optimization strategies providers never mention. Vehicle selection based on total cost, not monthly payments. Complete administrative burden elimination. Fractional fleet management without a full-time hire.What Makes Us Different
We optimize for your financial goals, not transaction volume. “You can be involved as much as you want. They will save you money and headaches.”
About FLSConsult Founder
Samantha Hempel
With over 30 years in dealership sales, banking, financing, leasing, and fleet management, I've seen every angle of the fleet industry and every way companies waste money on vehicles.
I started FLSConsult because I was tired of watching businesses overpay for fleet services they didn't need or get locked into contracts that didn't serve them. My approach is simple: listen first, recommend what makes sense, and deliver measurable results.
When I work with you, you're not just getting a consultant—you're getting a partner who treats your fleet budget like it's my own. I'm dedicated to solving complex challenges and building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and results.
Let's talk about your fleet.