NAFA’s 3rd Annual Safety Symposium Delivers the Latest on Training and Technology

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 dynamic and interactive experience and tackled an array of fleet safety challenges and concerns. Attendees benefitted from expert-led discussions and networking opportunities and returned to their organizations with actionable insights.

The conversation among participating professionals from government, public works, corporate, suppliers, utilities, and health care was robust and honest. Fleet managers, fleet specialists, and others in the field came from 15 states to engage in safety topics like risk, fleet maintenance, creating a strong safety culture, the role of technology, developing and enforcing fleet safety policy, and compliance.

“For fleets, safety is a non-negotiable,” said Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA. “We invest in safety knowing that it’s one of the things we can always improve right now in a world where much of what’s going on is outside our control.” NAFA continues to invest in safety, debuting its all-new Fleet Safety Certificate program at the symposium, along with a new Fleet Safety Guidebook — the 10th title in NAFA’s Automotive Fleet Guidebook Series (available for purchase soon). NAFA’s Fleet Safety Certificate is awarded to all participants who pass an online exam within one year of registering.

An impressive group of safety technology specialists shared their knowledge and expertise and made it clear they were there to help and support the fleet community. NAFA extends a special thank you to the event’s premier sponsor, Fleetworthy, and supporting sponsors RapidLink and SaverOne.

“The best technology you can put in the vehicle is a well-trained driver,” said Corey Woinarowicz, a compliance account executive at Fleetworthy. “Nobody gets safer by doing nothing,” he emphasized.

Important discussions at the Safety Symposium included the best ways to measure a fleet’s safety performance, how to drive safety accountability, the necessary tools to enhance operational safety, technology integration, and a safety panel discussion featuring respected leaders from across the fleet and transportation industry.

Schankel says NAFA will continue to be “quite intentional” in its focus on safety through educational offerings, publications, and events. “If there’s a hole in your safety resources, let us know and we will do our best to fill it,” he said. “We know our fleet community will never stop learning and investing in safety.”