New NAFA Garage Delivers Hands-On Innovations at Institute & Expo 2026

Edison, N.J. (February 23, 2026) –  NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is excited to announce the addition of NAFA Garage at the NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E), which will take place April 13-15, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

The NAFA Garage is a hands-on exhibit floor experience where attendees can watch live demonstrations of EV technology, products, and services, explore technician-focused products, and engage with the latest tools and technologies. This specialized area in the I&E Exhibit Hall also showcases student-built vehicles, highlighting emerging talent and the future of fleet maintenance. The NAFA Garage is sponsored by Whelen.

Professionals from EVPros+, Electrathon and Garage Gurus will be on-site to provide the latest information on new technologies and techniques.

“We created NAFA Garage to connect fleet professionals with the know-how and the tools they need to succeed,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “As fleet management undergoes rapid technological shifts, this year’s Institute & Expo is designed to move beyond theory, providing attendees with results-oriented framework for modern fleet leadership. The NAFA Garage is a perfect example of that.”

NAFA’s I&E 2026 will feature more than 60 educational sessions covering a wide range of topics, including fleet operations, sustainability, emerging technologies and the latest vehicle models. I&E attendees will enjoy access to all educational sessions, the industry’s largest Expo Hall, and numerous networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Interested attendees can register here.

Media registration is complimentary for credentialed journalists.

Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here. This year’s current sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, Enterprise Fleet Management, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard, Wheels and Whelen Engineering.

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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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