NAFA’s 2026 Media Day Highlights Groundbreaking Innovations and Industry Advances

Cleveland, OH (April 13, 2026) – Media Day was back again at this year’s NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual Institute & Expo on the shores of Lake Erie. The event provided a dynamic platform for ten leading companies to share breaking news, innovations and important announcements with industry reporters. Participants showcased a range of industry advancements in AI, data analytics, security, safety and more. 

“Media Day continues to be a cornerstone of NAFA’s Institute & Expo, providing a great opportunity for industry leaders to showcase their latest innovations and engage directly with the media,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “The exciting announcements and groundbreaking solutions shared today highlight the fleet industry’s commitment to driving innovation and shaping the future of fleet management in both government and corporate operations.”

Below is a look at the breaking news presented during NAFA’s I&E Media Day 2026:

Collective Data (Booth #379)

Presented by Jason Wonase, CEO

Collective Data announced the launch of embedded artificial intelligence capabilities within its fleet and asset management platform. By integrating AI directly into existing workflows, fleet managers can now harness operational data through an intuitive “Ask Anything” interface, automated work order generation through document upload, and proactive maintenance insights –  all within a single, unified platform. The enhancement moves beyond the limitations of standalone AI tools, delivering contextual, decision-ready intelligence that adapts to each organization’s configured data environment.

Morgan Olson (Booth #229)

Presented by Joe Rudolph, Vice President of Business Development

Morgan Olson introduced the new Kestrel Work Truck on JEEP Gladiator, the latest innovation in work truck design. Named after the nimble and precise kestrel falcon, this compact powerhouse is tailored for versatile applications from construction contractors to emergency response vehicle needs or those tough last-mile delivery routes off the beaten path. The Kestrel is designed with rugged reliability in mind, delivering exceptional long-life service in challenging terrain environments.

Chevin (Booth #831) 

Presented by Richard Clark, Global Head of Product

Chevin introduced a new FleetWave that presents a revolutionary dashboard experience that adapts to the way fleet professionals work. Leveraging decades of expertise in configurable dashboards, this evolution delivers richer, more actionable data to improve fleet performance and decision-making with the right data at your fingertips.

Motorq (Booth #785)

Presented by Ian Dailey, VP Marketing

Motorq introduced Fuse, an AI layer of the Motorq platform designed to help fleets reduce avoidable costs tied to idling, maintenance, and vehicle utilization. The launch comes as fleet operators face rising cost pressures but still rely on manual analysis across dashboards and reports to determine what needs attention first. Fuse proactively surfaces issues with the greatest financial impact across vehicle, maintenance, fuel, and lease data, helping operators prioritize action before costs build.

WEX (Booth #643)

Presented by Jay Collins, Senior Vice President & GM of EV and Mobility

WEX, a global leader in intelligence-led payment solutions, announced the launch of EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection, enhancing its charging solution for take-home vehicles. The capability verifies charging sessions using vehicle, charger, and utility data for accurate reimbursement and to help prevent unauthorized expenses. It streamlines fleet electrification by reducing manual processes, improving visibility, and supporting cost control. Integrated within WEX’s EV and fuel ecosystem, the solution helps enable secure, scalable management of home charging reimbursement.

Fleetio (Booth #481)

Presented by Stefano Daneri, Fleet Ecosystem Strategist

Fleetio introduced Fleet Map, a source-agnostic, map-based view that brings together real-time asset locations, maintenance status, job sites, and nearby service providers into a single platform. By combining visibility with automated workflows and Fleetio’s Maintenance Shop Network, Fleet Map reduces downtime and enables faster service decisions. With features like geofence-driven automation and customizable map layers, Fleet Map turns location data into actionable insight, helping teams plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance more effectively.

Car Keys (Booth #696)

Presented by Kirk Stewart, Chief Commercial Officer

Car Keys Express introduced a powerful new mobile fleet key management app designed to simplify how fleets order and manage replacement keys across their operations. Built with mobility in mind, the platform allows staff to scan VINs directly from the lot using their phone, instantly identifying vehicles and submitting key replacement requests without returning to a desktop computer. Users can order on-site van service, have keys shipped from storage, order key blanks, and more.

RTA: The Fleet Success Company (Booth #627)

Presented by Marc Canton, VP of Product and Consulting

RTA: The Fleet Success Company introduced Sublet Invoice Capture, AI-enabled functionality in RTA Fleet360, launching on April 23, designed to simplify how fleets capture outside work costs by quickly turning sublet invoices into structured work orders. This helps eliminate time-intensive data entry, errors from incorrectly entered information, and fleet blind spots caused by incomplete records. By bringing these outside work details into the same system as in-house maintenance, fleets gain a more complete asset history, and a clearer, more accurate view of total cost of ownership.

Samsara (Booth #687)

Presented by Eve Alexander, VP of Product Marketing

Samsara launched Samsara Commercial Navigation, a safe, simple GPS solution now available to commercial fleets worldwide. The intelligent navigation solution provides turn-by-turn directions to keep commercial drivers safe and compliant, while helping fleets save money by automatically routing to preferred fuel vendors. Inside the cab, the Samsara app combines navigation and Hours of Service tracking into a seamless, distraction-free interface that can connect to Apple CarPlay.

HammerHead Armor (Booth #665)
Presented by Troy Waldrup, National Sales Director

Hammerhead Armor, a division of Hol-Mac Corp., announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) selected and standardized the Guardian Series vehicle protection system across its entire patrol fleet. The announcement represents one of the most significant law enforcement fleet standardizations in Hammerhead Armor’s history and underscores a growing national movement among state and municipal agencies to demand purpose-engineered, American-made vehicle armor that keeps officers operational and taxpayer assets protected.

For more information about NAFA and upcoming events, please visit www.nafa.org.

This year’s sponsors include: This year’s current sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, BlackVue, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Enterprise Fleet Management, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, Inspiration Fleet, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, Motus, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard, Wheels and Whelen Engineering.

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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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