NAFA Expands Technician Training Program, Adds New Educational Sessions at 2026 Institute & Expo

Edison, N.J. (January 21, 2026) – The specialized educational program for fleet service and technician professionals aims to deliver the latest training directly to fleet teams at NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E), which will take place April 13-15, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

The Technician Training, which is open to verified technicians and service professionals, provides access to top-notch training and networking opportunities on all three days of this year’s event.
“We expanded and enhanced this professional development program to give attendees more than two days of premier networking, education and impactful experiences,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “I encourage corporate and government fleets to bring their technicians and service teams to the event and give them a glimpse of what I&E has to offer professionals in the dynamic fleet industry.”

This year’s Technician Training program includes access to instructor-led training on fundamentals of electric vehicles and equipment safety where participants will learn principles of high-voltage electrical safety, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe shop practices. Attendees will also have access to four educational sessions produced by Garage Gurus, including training on heavy duty foundation brakes, turbo chargers and induction systems, electrical diagnostics for circuits, sensors and strategies, and heavy duty air disc brakes.

Service and technician professionals also are invited to explore the Exhibit Hall featuring 200+ industry suppliers and the NAFA Garage. Attendees can watch live demonstrations of EV technology, products, and services, explore technician-focused products, and engage with the latest tools and technologies. It also showcases student-built vehicles, highlighting emerging talent and the future of fleet maintenance.

Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here. This year’s current sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, Enterprise Fleet Management, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard and Wheels.

About NAFA Fleet Management Association 

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA is dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets, ensuring that its members are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support to drive excellence in fleet operations. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.

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