If your fleet is overwhelmed or underperforming, RTA’s Steve Saltzgiver says the best strategy is to blend people-first leadership with measurable outcomes and scalable systems.
If you’re reading this, you likely know what the basic elements of a PM program are: scheduled maintenance with a list of items to inspect. Something that may not be as clear is how to evolve your program from reactive to preventative, then to predictive, and finally to reliability centered.
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…