2026 100 Best Fleets Kickoff Webinar-100 Best Commercial Kickoff Handout

100 Best Commercial Kickoff Handout

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The 2026 100 Best Fleets Commercial Kickoff webinar, held on December 4, 2025, launched the annual contest recognizing peak-performing commercial fleets. Sponsored by government procurement partners, the event introduced judges and reviewed the contest’s application criteria, emphasizing thorough and honest completion.<br /><br />Applicants are advised to start early, involve all organizational levels, and provide detailed yet concise, factual responses while aligning with specific criteria. Official agency names and accurate contact info are required. The application covers various fleet classifications (e.g., transit, utility, trucking) and invites participation in related events like the NAFA Institute & Expo.<br /><br />Key evaluation areas include accountability, asset management, business and financial management, technology and information use, maintenance operations, professional development, risk management, fuel management, and sustainability/stewardship. Applicants must document goals, processes, and outcomes with clear metrics showcasing improvements and stability.<br /><br />Essay guidance stresses using the full character allowance (approx. 4,000 characters) and structured responses with bullet points or headers, following criterion order without overextending one area. Award nominations for Fleet Technician and Fleet Professional of the Year require detailed, focused submissions, including a peer selection process and support materials like headshots.<br /><br />The application window opens December 3, 2025, and closes January 30, 2026. Winners will be announced at NAFA’s Institute & Expo in Cleveland, OH, April 13-15, 2026. Additional webinars and resource center reviews support applicants. The program aims to drive excellence by sharing best practices and recognizing sustained fleet management success.

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