You should try using
@if(Session::has('fleet'))
{{Session::get('fleet')}}
@endif
Your '->with()' just flashes the variable to your session. You still need to retrieve it from there though.
Also, you should try creating a model with the same name as your table. If you were to create a model Car that extends Eloquent, it will automatically be linked to your Cars table. Laravel docs:
The lower-case, plural name of the class will be used as the table name unless another name is explicitly specified.
This part is important as well:
Eloquent will also assume that each table has a primary key column named 'id'.
Once you got that configured, you'll be able to get the description of a car by simple doing
Car::all()->first()->description;
See also: Laravel docs on eloquent
Update
What should work:
Car.php
class Car extends Eloquent{
//Let's try setting these manually. Make sure they are correct.
protected $table = 'cars';
protected primaryKey = 'id';
}
FleetController.php
public function index()
{
//You have to call the model here, so singular 'Car'.
$fleet = Car::all()->first()->Description;
return View::make('pages.home')->with('fleet', $fleet);
}
home.blade.php
@extends('layouts.default')
@section('content')
//You can use blade's @if as well:
@if(Session::has('fleet'))
{{Session::get('fleet')}}
@endif
@stop