While fleets may have edged away from crisis mode, there is no shortage of challenges that will define 2026. Controlling costs remains a constant pressure, even as organizations accelerate technology adoption, navigate the complexities of electrification, and begin preparing for an autonomous future. At the same time, many are reevaluating fleet policies to reflect a rapidly changing operating environment.
These priorities are deeply interconnected, and they mirror NAFA Fleet Management Association’s own focus for the year: creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets. Cost management and technology enable efficiency. Electrification and emerging vehicle technologies are central to sustainability. And updated policies, supported by strong leadership and engagement, are critical to improving safety outcomes.
Across the fleet industry, the conversation has matured. Sustainability is no longer a future goal—it is a present expectation. Safety is no longer a standalone initiative—it is a continuous, organization-wide responsibility. And technology, while advancing rapidly, delivers value only when implemented with intention.
What many fleet leaders are grappling with today is not what to do, but how to do it.
That shift from strategy to execution is where the real work begins.
At ACT Expo 2026, NAFA is focusing on that critical transition through two in-depth workshops centered on sustainable fleet management and fleet safety. These sessions are designed not as overviews, but as working sessions grounded in the frameworks, tools, and practices fleets are using right now to move initiatives forward.
Making Sustainability Actionable
The NAFA Sustainable Fleet Management Workshop, slated for Wednesday, May 6,addresses a common challenge: translating sustainability commitments into structured, repeatable processes.
Many organizations have established goals around emissions reduction and efficiency, but achieving those goals requires more than intent. It requires alignment across teams, clear metrics, and the ability to track progress over time.
This workshop focuses on building that structure by helping fleet professionals develop practical approaches to launching initiatives, measuring outcomes, and embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations. The emphasis is not on theory, but on application.
Strengthening Safety Through Systems and Culture
The NAFA Fleet Safety Workshop, taking placeThursday, May 7, explores another area where execution is key: safety performance.
Fleet safety is influenced by a complex mix of factors, including leadership commitment, driver behavior, technology adoption, and organizational culture. Improving outcomes requires more than policies; it requires integration.
This session takes a holistic view, examining how fleets are combining safety technologies with stronger communication, engagement strategies, and leadership alignment to reduce risk and improve compliance. The goal is to provide attendees with approaches to which they can adapt to their own operations, regardless of fleet size or industry.
Learning That Extends Beyond the Session
Both workshops are designed to deliver immediate, practical value while also supporting longer-term professional development. Participants will have the opportunity to earn 4 CAFM® Recertification Points for each workshop, and those who choose to complete the associated exam can earn a professional certificate following the workshop.
ACT Expo is scheduled for May 4–7 in Anaheim, CA, and will feature more than 25 NAFA- CAFM® Recertification Points-approved sessions, providing attendees the opportunity to earn credits while engaging in practical, real-world fleet education.
As fleets continue to navigate competing priorities, the ability to turn ideas into measurable outcomes has become a defining capability.
Opportunities to step back, engage with peers, and focus on practical application are increasingly valuable. At ACT Expo, these workshops offer a space to do exactly that: to move beyond discussion and into doing.
