NAFA’s Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar Returns In Person This Fall

Edison, N.J. (June 23, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce the launch of registration for its 2025 Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), taking place October 20–21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square.

Returning as an in-person event for 2025, this immersive program is designed for professionals who are new—or relatively new—to fleet management and are looking to build a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and industry connections. Developed by experienced fleet leaders, the EFMS provides a unique, hands-on learning experience in a collaborative, supportive environment.

“Whether you’re new to fleet or preparing for your next leadership role, EFMS delivers the practical strategies and real-world tools that help professionals thrive,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “This program has become a key stepping stone for many who go on to pursue their CAFM certification and lead successful fleet operations.”

About the Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar
EFMS equips attendees with tools and templates they can apply immediately, such as:

• Life cycle cost analysis spreadsheets
• Vehicle selection and VEU analysis tools
• Risk management grids and fleet policy templates
• Fleet performance and fuel efficiency metrics

Participants will explore critical concepts including vehicle selection, maintenance strategies, risk management and policy development. The two-day agenda features expert-led sessions, cohort-based discussion and plenty of opportunities to network with peers from across the country.

EFMS is ideal for early-career fleet professionals and those seeking a refresher on core strategies. Many attendees use the seminar to prepare for future promotions or to chart a path toward NAFA’s Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM®) designation.

Key Dates:

• Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 12
• Housing Deadline: September 16

To register or learn more, visit: https://www.nafa.org/events/essentials-of-fleet-management

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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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