Truck Order-to-Delivery Times Improve, According to New Automotive Fleet Study
Truck order-to-delivery times are speeding up in 2025, thanks to improved production, shorter upfit schedules, and smarter fleet planning. But not all vehicle types are keeping pace—find out why.

Order-to-delivery times for trucks are improving in 2025, with pickups and vans seeing shorter lead times thanks to streamlined production, faster transport, and smarter fleet spec strategies.
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Order-to-delivery (OTD) times for trucks are showing significant improvement in 2025, according to a new study from Automotive Fleet. The report is based on survey data compiled from Enterprise Fleet Management, Holman, and Mike Albert Fleet Solutions.
The study found that production lead times and transportation durations have decreased across nearly all vehicle segments, with trucks — particularly heavy-duty and full-size pickups — showing some of the most notable gains.
According to Mike Albert, the average OTD for pickups and vans currently stands at around 20 weeks. Upfitting operations have also improved, with average lead times dropping from four to five months down to approximately three months, plus an additional month for transportation.
Fleet operators are also adjusting specifications on common work truck platforms, including ½-ton to 1-ton pickups, to help secure faster production schedules. In turn, demand for bailment pool vehicles has declined as factory ordering regains stability.
However, some challenges remain:
A few van models, especially those with lower production volumes or complex upfits, are still experiencing delays.
Hybrid truck models are seeing longer lead times.
Uncertainty around tariffs and parts availability continues to pose a risk to future OTD progress.
Holman advises fleet managers to plan for four to six months of lead time for non-upfit truck orders, and eight to twelve months for units requiring upfits.
To access the full study with detailed charts and analysis and info on cars, SUVs, and vans, visit Automotive Fleet!
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