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Edison, N.J. (April 28, 2025) – Media Day returned for its third year at NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual Institute & Expo in Long Beach, California. The event provided a dynamic platform for nearly a dozen leading companies to share breaking news, innovations and important announcements with industry reporters. Participants showcased a range of industry advancements in AI, data analytics, education, safety and more.

Edison, N.J. (April 28, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the industry leader in fleet management education, is proud to recognize the newest group of fleet professionals to achieve the prestigious Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) credential. The 2024 graduating class, representing various roles across the fleet industry, were honored at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Long Beach, California, during the General Session on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Next week at NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo (I&E), keynote speaker and combat decorated fighter pilot Jack Becker will reveal to attendees the precise protocols that enable elite military aviators to optimize performance and execute under pressure — and then show how these strategies are relevant to fleet management today. In this interview, Becker gives a sneak peek of what’s to come.

Edison, N.J. (April 23, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is excited to announce the lineup for two cutting-edge events at the 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E) that will highlight the latest advancements in fleet technology: the Indoor EV Test Track and the Ride & Drive Experience. These events, powered by Automotive Fleet, will provide attendees with unique opportunities to experience electric and alternative fuel vehicles, both in the passenger seat and behind the wheel.

Edison, N.J. (April 22, 2025) – As extreme weather events continue to shape the future of fleet management, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is introducing a new, highly relevant session to its 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Long Beach, California. On Monday, April 28, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., fleet professionals will have the unique opportunity to dive into Fleet Emergency Preparedness: Best Practices and Case Studies during the Food for Thought Luncheon.

Edison, N.J. (April 21, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is excited to announce its new Fleet Safety Certificate offering, designed to instruct fleet professionals on the critical aspects of operating a safe fleet for their teams, their organizations and their communities. The Fleet Safety Certificate Program will launch during the return of the Fleet Safety Symposium, taking place on June 2-3, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown in Austin, TX. This dynamic and interactive seminar will address fleet safety challenges and goals, helping fleet professionals enhance safety practices within their organizations.

NAFA’s advocacy team leader Michael Taylor, senior advisor for HillStaffer, met with members of the media during a NAFA legislation briefing this week to provide the latest updates on the California Advanced Clean Fleets Rule (ACF) and EV policies. Here are the highlights.

Edison, N.J. (April 9, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA)is excited to announce the lineup for its third annual Media Day at the upcoming Institute & Expo (I&E) 2025, taking place April 28-30, 2025, in Long Beach, California. Media Day, a press-conference style event, will provide an exclusive opportunity for exhibitors to present their latest innovations and breaking news directly to credentialed media.

Edison, N.J. (April 3, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is proud to announce Patti Earley, CAFM, Fleet Fuel Manager at Florida Power & Light, as the inaugural recipient of the Tom Johnson Award. This award was created to honor the legacy of Tom Johnson, founder of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition, the Green Fleet Awards, and the Green Garage Contest. The Tom Johnson Award recognizes fleet professionals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, mentorship and long-term dedication to improving fleet operations and advancing the fleet industry.

In December 2023, the Canadian federal government finalized the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, mandating that all new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) sold in Canada be zero-emission by 2035, with interim targets of 20% in 2026 and 60% by 2030. To assist in this transition, the Canadian government established two incentive programs for buying or leasing zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs): the iZEV Program for LDVs and the iMHZEV Program for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Edison, N.J. (March 17, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s prestigious Fleet Technician of the Year and Fleet Professional of the Year Awards, as well as the nominees for the inaugural Tom Johnson Award. These awards, part of NAFA’s celebrated 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition, recognize individual excellence within the fleet management industry.

Tom Johnson was the visionary behind the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition, as well as the Green Fleet Awards and Green Garage Contest — initiatives designed to spotlight and share best practices in fleet operations across the Americas. From 2000 until his passing in 2022, he led these award programs and left a lasting impact on the industry. Johnson also authored The Seven Qualities of the Top 100 Fleets and was honored with NAFA’s Honorary Lifetime Membership in 2020.