Top fleet operations honored at NAFA's 2026 Institute & Expo in Cleveland

NAFA Fleet Management Association's (NAFA), an association made up of fleet management leaders, announced the 2026 100 Best Fleets in the Americas. This program recognizes excellence in public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. Recipients were announced during NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Cleveland, Ohio.

The event also featured the presentation of the Tom Johnson Award, which honors exceptional fleet professionals for their leadership and long-term dedication to the industry.

“We are proud to recognize this group of outstanding leaders who have demonstrated superb achievements in operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and innovation,” Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA, said. “This year, we received applications that showcased the growing commitment to excellence within the fleet management profession. The 100 Best Fleets recognition continues to inspire innovation and best practices, and we commend all of this year’s winners for their unwavering dedication to improving fleet operations.”

2026 100 Best Fleets Winners

• No. 1 Public Fleet: City of Salem, Oregon
• No. 1 Commercial Fleet: Florida Power and Light
• Fleet Professional of the Year: Tim Coxwell, CAFM CPFP CEM, Leon County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office Fleet Management
• Fleet Technician of the Year, sponsored by Nexpart: Jerry Dake, City of Buckeye, Arizona
• Tom Johnson Award Recipient, sponsored by Roadflex: Robert Martinez, RSM Consulting Services

The full list of the 2026 100 Best Fleets can be found here: https://www.nafa.org/2026-100-best-fleets-at-ie/