Driving Safety Forward: NAFA Wraps Successful Fleet Safety Symposium and Certificate Launch

Edison, N.J. (June 10, 2025) – From evolving safety technology to the power of well-trained drivers, NAFA Fleet Management Association’s 2025 Fleet Safety Symposium brought together fleet professionals from across 15 states to explore what it takes to build safer, more resilient operations. Hosted June 2–3 in Austin, Texas, the event marked the launch of NAFA’s all-new Fleet Safety Certificate program and offered attendees a first look at the soon-to-be-released Fleet Safety Guidebook.

Over two days, fleet managers, specialists, analysts and suppliers gathered to engage in forward-thinking sessions on safety policy, driver training, risk mitigation, technology integration and communication. Representing sectors like public works, utilities, government, healthcare, and corporate fleet, attendees came with one shared priority: driving safer outcomes across their operations.

“No one gets safer by doing nothing,” remarked one attendee — a sentiment echoed throughout the event as participants explored real-world challenges and shared strategies for creating meaningful change. From panel discussions to networking opportunities, the symposium emphasized NAFA’s ongoing mission of creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets.

“The Fleet Safety Symposium reflects NAFA’s deep commitment to helping fleet professionals reduce risk and improve outcomes in their operations,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “The launch of the Fleet Safety Certificate is a major milestone in our educational programming, and we’re proud to support the industry with this new credential and the upcoming guidebook.”

Another popular takeaway from the symposium came during a session on driver engagement: “The best technology you can put in the vehicle is a well-trained driver.”NAFA’s Fleet Safety Guidebook—part of the Automotive Fleet Guidebook Series—will launch soon as an additional resource for safety-focused professionals.

NAFA thanks the event’s Premier Sponsor, Fleetworthy Solutions, as well as Supporting Sponsors RapidLink and SaverOne for their continued investment in safety and innovation.

To learn more about NAFA’s Fleet Safety Certificate and resources, visit www.nafa.org.

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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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