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National Fleet Services Marks 30 Years of Fleet Upfitting Operations
Thirty years after its founding, National Fleet Services says its fleet assessments continue to uncover opportunities for more efficient, durable, and cost-effective vehicle upfits.

The NFS leadership team at Work Truck Week.
National Fleet Services
National Fleet Services (NFS)is marking its 30th year in business.
Founded in 1996, the Michigan-based company provides OEM-authorized upfitting services for commercial fleet operators across North America.
Demand for OEM-authorized upfitting has continued to grow as fleets seek vehicle modifications that maintain manufacturer standards while supporting specialized operational needs.
When asked about what the company has planned for the next 30 years, Mike Bedard, Director of Marketing & Customer Engagement, said:
National Fleet Services has demonstrated a long history of adoption of new and changing fleet technologies, such as our high-volume CNG and LPG vehicle conversions 15+ years ago, or EV repower projects more recently. NFS has recently doubled our list of OEM-certified Ship-Thru's and Ship-To's, as well as the diversity of vehicles we upfit, such as Class 8 and Prison service products.
NFS has expanded its capabilities over the past three decades to support fleet customers with vehicle modifications, equipment installation, and accessory integration. They also work with fleet operators across industries including utilities, telecommunications, government, and service fleets.
Founded in 1996 in the Detroit area, National Fleet Services remains family-owned.
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