Recent federal policy changes aim to accelerate AI adoption across industries by simplifying procurement, expediting infrastructure permits, and promoting autonomous vehicle deployment. For fleet leaders this environment offers opportunities and challenges — opportunities to streamline operations and challenges when navigating compliance and vendor accountability. Understanding these shifts is essential for fleet managers to plan strategically.
As we put the finishing touches on our 100 Best Fleets spotlight issue for FLEETSolutions magazine, here is a sneak peek at Chief Judge Mike Brennan’s tips for improving your ranking next year.
America’s 25+ percent tariff on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, Europe, and elsewhere is a wake-up call for cost reduction, and businesses across many industries may find themselves anxious about how to remain profitable.
From July 15–17, NAFA Fleet Management Association welcomed 40 fleet professionals to its virtual Asset Management Certificate Bootcamp, a dynamic three-part educational series designed to strengthen operational knowledge and prepare participants for NAFA’s professional certificate exam in asset management.
Fleet managers are sometimes called on to paint a picture of their fleet for internal or external stakeholders. Whether you are telling the story of your fleet today or where you want to take it in the future, knowing how to present the numbers without their eyes glazing over is an important skill to develop.
Fuel can account for up to 60% of total operating costs, yet many fleet managers still lack a unified view of where that spend truly goes. While tracking fuel usage and expenses is nothing new, the integration of telematics and fuel data is unlocking a more strategic approach to benchmarking.
Fleet operators are navigating a complex landscape in 2025. From fluctuating equipment costs and supply chain delays to keeping aging vehicles on the road for longer, maintaining uptime has become a strategic priority as tariffs remain a top-of-mind issue. What starts as unexpected downtime can quickly turn into costly disruptions and shrinking margins.
Fifteen NAFA members from eleven states convened in Washington, D.C., June 9-10 for a strategic legislative fly-in featuring high-impact meetings with lawmakers. Members representing public and private sector fleets and industry suppliers participated in more than 30 meetings with congressional offices on both sides of the aisle. NAFA’s legislative counsel, HillStaffer, equipped NAFA members with the tools to advocate confidently…
The fleet industry is known for its commitment to keeping safe its drivers and those who share the road with them. Fleet managers and their team members stay updated on the latest in safety policy, culture, and technology at NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual Fleet Safety Symposium. Held June 2–3, 2025, in Austin, Texas, the Fleet Safety Symposium offered a…
There have been a series of legal and legislative actions in recent weeks that could mean significant changes to the EV and charging landscape in the United States, particularly for California and the 12 states that have implemented elements of the California EV policies developed under Clean Air Act Waivers.