Fleet Safety Symposium Schedule
October 19, 2026 | National Harbor, MD | Co-located with Fleet Forward Conference
October 19
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: Inaugural Fleet Safety Award Winner Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Celebrate and learn from the winners of NAFA’s first-ever Fleet Safety Awards during this winner recognition session! Learn more about fellow fleet operations that strive at implementing a safety-first culture.
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Reception
*Schedule is subject to change. All session times listed in ET.