Fleet Safety Symposium

A Fleet Safety Certificate Program

October 19, 2026  |  National Harbor, MD

Join us for a dynamic and interactive fleet safety seminar that will address your organization’s challenges and goals. This certificate program will provide an in-depth exploration of safety in fleets, focusing on fostering a culture of safety, understanding the role of technology, and improving driver engagement and communication. Attendees will benefit from expert-led discussions, networking opportunities, and actionable insights to implement in their organizations. NAFA will also debut its new Fleet Safety Awards program, recognizing organizations that set the standard for excellence in fleet safety. The top Safest Fleets will be crowned.

Symposium Certificate Program includes:

• Fleet Safety Guidebook (digital) and Study Guide
• Online Exam – first sitting is included. Additional sittings may be purchased if needed.
• Certificate will be awarded to all participants who pass the online exam within one year of registering.

Registration

Schedule*

• 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Check in and Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Welcome and Foundation of True Safety in Fleets
  This session will lay the groundwork by discussing the core principles of safety in fleet operations and the importance of aligning safety initiatives with organizational goals.
• 9:00 – 9:45 AM: How is Safety Measured?
  Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used to evaluate safety in fleets. Learn how data-driven approaches can highlight areas for improvement and drive accountability
• 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Safety Policy
  Understand the role of comprehensive safety policies in minimizing risk. Attendees will learn best practices on how to draft, communicate, and enforce policies effectively.
• 10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Safety Technology and Positioning Safety Technology
  Explore the latest innovations in fleet safety technology. From telematics to driver monitoring systems, this session will highlight tools to enhance operational safety. Gain insights into the strategic integration of safety technology within fleets. Topics include technology adoption challenges and maximizing ROI.
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Vendor Panels
• 2:00 – 2:45 PM: Safety Culture –
  Consider the importance of cultivating a strong safety culture. This session will address leadership’s role, employee engagement, and strategies to ensure safety becomes a shared organizational value.
• 2:45 – 3:00 PM: Break
• 3:00 – 3:45 PM: Communication Between Company and Driver
  Learn best practices for maintaining clear and effective communication channels with drivers to ensure compliance and engagement.
• 3:45 – 4:30 PM: Driver Safety, Training, and Routine
  This session will focus on the role of drivers in ensuring fleet safety, emphasizing training, behavior, and accountability, and strategies to optimize driver routines for safety, including rest schedules, pre-trip inspections, and hazard awareness. , as well as strategies to optimize driver routines for safety, including rest schedules, pre-trip inspections, and hazard awareness.
• 4:30 PM: Award Announcements and Closing Remarks
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Reception
  
  *Schedule is subject to change. All session times listed in ET.

 

Housing

If you need a hotel reservation, please visit this webpage on the Fleet Forward Conference website. The deadline to book is September 20, 2026.

Planning to attend Fleet Forward Conference?

NAFA is holding our Safety Symposium in conjunction with the Fleet Forward Conference. Fleet Forward requires a separate registration, which can be found on the Fleet Forward Conference webpage.

 

This program has been approved by NAFA Fleet Management Association for 8 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), which may be applied towards CAFM recertification credit.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available for the Fleet Safety Symposium. Please contact Weston Kalogeridis, wkalogeridis@nafa.org, for more information!

About the Conference

Fleet Forward Conference (FFC) is the premier event for Leaders of Fleet Innovation, bringing together the people, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of fleet. Through keynotes, educational sessions, hands-on experiences, and peer-to-peer networking, attendees gain practical insights into the trends transforming fleets.

The educational program is organized around six pillars: Mobility & Autonomy; Data Integration, AI & Predictive Intelligence; Global Strategy; Fleet Safety & Risk; Infrastructure & Energy; and People, Talent & Culture. FFC is more than a conference — it is an opportunity to experience the future firsthand through ride-and-drive events, vehicle technology demonstrations, and interactive showcases featuring the latest advancements in connected vehicles, driver-assistance systems, fleet intelligence platforms, alternative energy solutions, and emerging mobility technologies. FFC2026 provides the insights, connections, and real-world experiences needed to lead fleets through transformation.