NAFA-the Fleet Management Association’s Institute & Expo drew 2,100 attendees to the 2024 event, convening April 21-24 in San Antonio, the highest since 2018. Over four days, fleet professionals reunited with colleagues and made new connections, interacted with exhibitors on the show floor, took in keynotes and educational seminars, attended networking events, and enjoyed The Alamo City.
2024 NAFA I&E in Photos
NAFA CEO Bill Schankel (left) and David Johnson, director of membership & operations for NAFA, pause at the Resources booth on the show floor.
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The Podcast Corner was an opportunity for show floor conversations to be leveraged through social media.
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Tesla is expanding its fleet presence. Is the Cybertruck a fleet vehicle? Fleet professionals were able to interact with one on the show floor to decide for themselves.
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Andres Henao of Syneos Health (left) pauses on the exhibit hall floor with Phil Moser and Bob Mossing of Davey Resource Group, also a member of the NAFA board.
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Attendees line up to drive some vehicles.
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Attendees to the ride and drive experience, powered by Bobit, got to drive the Ram Promaster EV.
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Safety and leadership expert Brian Fielkow delivered the Wednesday keynote.
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The RAM fleet team pauses with traditional dancers during the Rev It Up Reception at The Espee on Monday night.
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The hall was full for breakfast on Tuesday before the keynote by Ted Cannis of Ford Pro.
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In his keynote on Tuesday, Ted Cannis CEO of Ford Pro emphasized fleet challenges and opportunities around corporate sustainability goals and emissions mandates and how fleets are just scratching the surface of connected vehicle potential.
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TRSA, the association for the linen, uniform, and facility services industry, partnered with NAFA this year on a fleet safety summit as part of the educational program.
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The Black Fleet Network participated in three seminars at this year's I&E and held an offsite mixer.
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The Expo featured over 230 exhibitors, including Nissan, showcasing the latest fleet products and services.
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Fleet technician nominees for 100 Best Fleets discuss best practices. Curtis Mullins of the City of Round Rock, Texas (far right) won this year's award.
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Tracy Rulo of the City of Naperville, Illinois, and Ken Crowley of the Village of Oak Park, Illinois are about to drive and experience some new vehicle models.
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Participating automakers in the ride and drive included BMW, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, PoleStar, Rivian, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
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The VW and Sortimo fleet teams gather at the ride and drive.
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The OEM Panel Discussion consisted of panelists (r-l) Tom DeLuise of Toyota, Eric Swanson of Stellantis, Greg Wood of Ford Pro, and Robert Wheeler of GM Envolve. Moderated by Bobit's Chris Brown, the group discussed lingering supply issues, fleet ordering, and the transition to EVs.
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