Fleetio Wins People's Choice Award at NAFA's 2026 Expo

With over 1,000 votes were cast during the two days of presentations, Fleetio wins the Innovations Showcase People’s Choice Award at NAFA’s 2026 IE

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April 16, 2026

Fleetio Wins People's Choice Award at NAFA's 2026 Expo — Through the People’s Choice Award, I&E attendees voted for their favorite innovation.
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NAFA Fleet Management Association's (NAFA) announced Fleetio as the winner of its 2026 Innovations Showcase at its annual 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Cleveland.

“NAFA is proud to celebrate the ingenuity and forward-thinking of Fleetio, whose innovative solution reflects the future of fleet management,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “All the companies that took part in the 2026 Innovations Showcase exemplify the spirit of progress in our industry, and Fleetio’s new product stands out as a true game-changer in improving fleet operations and driving efficiency and safety.”

Fleetio was among 10 companies to present their product launches and innovations in front of I&E attendees during the event.

Over 1,000 votes were cast during the two days of presentations.

The award was presented to Fleetio for its AI Service Advisor, which draws on more than a decade of fleet service data to automatically triage issues and guide maintenance approvals to reduce downtime.

Other companies that presented products included Self Inspection Inc., Collective Data, Chevin Fleet Solutions, Samsara, Motorq, Madico Inc., Motive, Geotab Inc., and Fleetrock LLC.

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.

Topics:Fleetio Awards innovation NAFA I&E NAFA Fleet Innovators State of the Fleet Industry

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