For fleet safety professionals, opportunities to benchmark performance, exchange ideas, and learn from peers can be just as valuable as the latest technology or safety initiative. That is one reason the NETS Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference has remained a cornerstone of the fleet safety community for years.

Taking place Sept. 15–17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, the conference is the longest-running event dedicated exclusively to fleet safety. Unlike broader safety conferences where fleet issues may represent only a small portion of the agenda, every session, discussion, networking opportunity, and exhibitor interaction at the NETS conference is focused on reducing roadway risk and improving fleet safety performance.

“The NETS conference offers something that’s difficult to find anywhere else: face-to-face access to an experienced community of fleet safety professionals who understand your challenges, honest conversations about performance, and exposure to innovative solutions from NETS sponsors and fleet safety providers,” said Art Kinsman, chief strategy officer of NETS. “The strength of the conference comes from the expertise, candor, and collaborative spirit of its participants. These are seasoned professionals who are willing to share what has worked and what has not.”

A Fleet Safety Conference Built Around Peer Exchange

Organizations that may be natural competitors in the marketplace come together at NETS with a shared purpose of protecting employees, preventing crashes, and making the roads safer for everyone.

The result is an open and helpful environment where practical knowledge is exchanged, relationships are built, and better solutions emerge.

NETS and NSC Conferences Convene Side by Side

This year’s conference offers an additional opportunity for attendees. The event will be held adjacent to the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo, allowing participants to benefit from both the highly focused NETS fleet safety community and the broader safety industry gathering in a single trip.

NETS will maintain its own dedicated agenda, networking events, and exhibit space while providing expanded opportunities to engage with the broader safety community.

Benchmarking Data Meets Real-World Implementation

The 2026 program features benchmarking insights drawn from NETS member data, practical case studies, emerging safety technologies, and discussions focused on real-world implementation challenges.

Rather than concentrating only on available technology or general safety principles, the conference is designed to help attendees understand what fleets are doing, how their results compare, and what it takes to put new strategies into practice.

An All-Inclusive Conference Experience

In addition to the educational program, NETS continues its commitment to delivering an all-inclusive attendee experience. Registration includes networking receptions, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and the Road Safety Reception & Awards Dinner, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations and relationship building throughout the event.

For organizations committed to reducing roadway risk and improving fleet safety performance, the Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference offers practical strategies, benchmarking insights, and peer connections that can be applied immediately within their organizations.

Registration is now open. Additional information, including the conference agenda and registration details, is available at trafficsafety.org.