Edison, N.J. (July 23, 2025) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is proud to announce the launch of the Fleet Safety Guidebook, a new publication that takes a comprehensive and practical approach to fleet safety by combining industry best practices, technological integration, cultural transformation, and real-world experiences from top-performing fleet professionals.
The Fleet Safety Guidebook offers practical guidance, proven strategies, and expert insights to address critical industry challenges. Fleet managers can leverage tools like ride-along programs, driver advisory boards, and safety scorecards to implement actionable steps, fostering a safer and more resilient operation.
“The Fleet Safety Guidebook provides fleet managers with the tools and knowledge they need to establish practices and programs to keep everyone safe,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “Whether you're managing a small service fleet or a national logistics operation, this guidebook is designed to help organizations cultivate safety-first environments.”
This release marks the tenth title in NAFA’s Automotive Fleet Guidebook Series, a trusted library of resources designed to provide the latest best practices and operational strategies for fleet professionals. Developed with input from dedicated volunteer subject matter experts, the full series helps advance informed, effective, and forward-thinking fleet operations.
This guidebook was made possible through the valuable contributions of subject matter experts and dedicated professionals including:
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Corey Woinarowicz, Woinarowicz Group, LLC
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Lisa Battaglia, Battaglia Communications
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SuYvonne Bell, Gilead Sciences Inc.
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Karl Gartly, Canadian Pro Drivers
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Erin Gilchrist, Fleet Management Expert and Evangelist
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Joleen Haase, Wheels Inc.
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David Hayward, CAFM, ABM Industries
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Sue Miller, Award-Winning Fleet Industry Professional
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Meghan Murray, Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Kassie Nelson
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Bradley Northup, CAFM, City of Carlsbad, Calif.
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Judie Nuskey, Advanced Driver Training Services
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Mark Peterson, Retired
Fleet professionals can access the NEW Guidebook by visiting https://www.nafa.org/resource-center/guides/
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. NAFA is dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets, ensuring that its members are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support to drive excellence in fleet operations. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.
For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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