FLEETSolutions Live! Seminar Series brings together content leaders to share their knowledge and discuss the latest in fleet and mobility trends. Curated from NAFA’s flagship publication, FLEETSolutions magazine, participants will take a deeper dive into the future of fleet and how you need to prepare yourself, and your fleet, to stay relevant.

Next Up: Smart Fleet Technology Decisions

September 22 and 23  | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

NAFA’s next FLEETSolutions Live! Seminar Series delves into making smarter fleet technology decisions. From selecting software that fits your operational needs to maximizing its value over the long term, these sessions provide practical strategies for evaluating solutions, avoiding costly missteps, and building a technology ecosystem that can evolve with your fleet.

Each session in this two-part series will feature actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert perspectives to help fleet professionals anticipate change, optimize performance, and prepare for what’s next.

FREE for NAFA Members  |  Non-members: $99 for two-webinar bundle

This seminar series has been approved by NAFA Fleet Management Association for 2 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), which may be applied towards CAFM recertification credit.

Thank you you to our sponsors   

September 22
How to Maximize Long-Term Value from Your Fleet Management Software

Fleet technology is rapidly evolving, faster than ever before. More platforms, more capabilities, connected vehicles, and increasing volumes of operational data are creating more opportunities than ever, but also making it harder to determine what success really looks like.

So how can fleet leaders build a technology strategy that continues to deliver value not just at implementation, but for years to come? Join us for an interactive discussion exploring the characteristics of successful, future-ready fleet operations. This session will examine the broader principles that help organizations maximize long-term operational value from their fleet technology ecosystem.

Together, we’ll explore how leading fleets are creating the visibility, flexibility, and operational resilience needed to adapt to changing business priorities, increasing compliance demands, evolving technologies, and growing expectations from stakeholders. Whether you’re modernizing existing systems, planning for future growth, or simply looking to get more value from your current technology, this session will provide fresh ideas to help shape a long-term fleet technology strategy.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the characteristics of a successful, future-ready fleet technology strategy
• Identify the operational capabilities that create lasting value beyond system implementation
• Explore how technology can improve visibility, decision-making, and organizational agility across fleet operations
• Recognize the role of integration, adaptability, and continuous innovation in supporting long-term success
• Take away practical ideas for evolving their fleet technology ecosystem to meet future operational challenges.

Speaker:

Richard Clark, Head of Product, Chevin Fleet Solutions

With over 25 years working in the fleet industry, Richard started life as an apprentice LGV technician, progressing his career with different roles in the industry, including workshop and fleet management.

Since joining Chevin as Head of Product he has been passionate in delivering award winning software internationally spearheading innovations that have made a tangible difference in the fleet industry.

September 23
The Real Cost of Getting Fleet Software Wrong

Most fleets don’t fail because of bad vehicles, they fail because of a software decision made years earlier that never quite fit. A system that doesn’t capture the data that actually matters to your operation, or doesn’t match your workflows and growth plans, doesn’t just underperform: it quietly drains budget, staff time, and trust long after the contract is signed.

In this practical buyer’s guide, our speaker breaks down what to define before you talk to a vendor, the questions that separate real fit from a good demo, the red flags that predict a failed rollout, and a simple framework for comparing options against your agency’s needs. Our speaker will also cover how to evaluate whether a system is built to evolve, including how it’s positioned to take advantage of AI as the technology matures. Whether buying for the first time or reassessing an existing system, you’ll leave with a step-by-step approach for your next evaluation.

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Define the operational, budgetary, and workflow requirements — including the data your fleet needs to capture — that should shape a fleet software evaluation before any vendor conversation begins
• Use a specific set of vendor questions to test fit and surface risk before signing a contract
• Recognize the red flags and evaluation pitfalls that predict a failed rollout
• Evaluate whether a system is built to evolve with emerging technology, including AI, rather than lock you into where the industry is today
• Apply a repeatable framework for evaluating new software or reassessing an existing system

Speakers:

Raj Udeshi, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Transit Technologies

Raj Udeshi drives go-to-market strategy and leads product marketing across a portfolio of fleet and asset management software, spending his days deep in conversation with fleet managers, directors, and CAFM-certified professionals across public and private fleets – understanding their day-to-day pain points, what makes a system work for their operation, and what quietly makes one fail.

Ben Rouche, Director of Fleet Management, Salt Lake County Fleet Management

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Past Session: Top 5 Priorities for 2026

The fleet industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, changes in the marketplace, and growing expectations for efficiency and sustainability. NAFA’s upcoming FLEETSolutions Live! Seminar, explores the emerging priorities, challenges, and opportunities that will define fleet management in the year ahead.

This seminar builds on the themes explored in the January/February issue of FLEETSolutions, which examines the top priorities fleet professionals are focusing on in 2026: controlling costs and doing more with less; accelerating technology adoption and identifying where AI delivers the best ROI; confronting electrification challenges such as strategy refinement, charging infrastructure, and staff training; looking ahead at autonomous vehicle use cases from last mile to geo-fenced operations; and reviewing and updating fleet policy to align with an evolving mobility landscape.