2026 100 Best Fleets Winners and Tom Johnson Award Recipient Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Management at I&E

Cleveland, OH (April 15, 2026) –  NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce the 2026 100 Best Fleets in the Americas. This prestigious program recognizes excellence in both public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. Recipients were honored over the last three days during NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Cleveland.

The event also featured the presentation of the Tom Johnson Award, which honors exceptional fleet professionals for their leadership and long-term dedication to the industry.

“We are proud to recognize this group of outstanding leaders who have demonstrated superb achievements in operational efficiency, safety, sustainability and innovation,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “This year, we received applications that showcased the growing commitment to excellence within the fleet management profession. The 100 Best Fleets recognition continues to inspire innovation and best practices, and we commend all of this year’s winners for their unwavering dedication to improving fleet operations.”

2026 100 Best Fleets Winners:

• #1 Public Fleet: City of Salem, OR
• #1 Commercial Fleet: Florida Power and Light
• Fleet Professional of the Year: Tim Coxwell, CAFM CPFP CEM, Leon County (FL) Sheriff’s Office Fleet Management
• Fleet Technician of the Year, sponsored by Nexpart: Jerry Dake, City of Buckeye, AZ
• Tom Johnson Award Recipient, sponsored by RoadFlex: Robert Martinez, RSM Consulting Services

The full list of the 2026 100 Best Fleets can be found here: https://www.nafa.org/2026-100-best-fleets-at-ie/ 

For 26 years, the 100 Best Fleets contest has recognized the top fleet operations across the Americas. In 2026, NAFA offers two great opportunities to learn from these industry leaders: the 100 Best Fleets Webinar Series, which will focus on the top initiatives, success stories and key trends from the winners, and Regional Roundtables, offering in-person opportunities to engage with 100 Best Fleets winners and judges about operational efficiency, sustainability and technology.

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

The 100 Best Fleets program sponsors include Agile Fleet, AssetWorks, Cox Automotive, FASTER Asset Solutions, FuelForce, Geotab, Nexpart, Roadflex, RTA: The Fleet Success Company, TigerTough, and Toyota Fleet.

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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.

For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

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