2027 100 Best Fleets Kickoff Webinar-100 Best Fleets Public Kickoff Handout

100 Best Fleets Public Kickoff Handout

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The 2027 100 Best Fleets contest recognizes high-performing public fleets. Applications are open November 9, 2026, through January 15, 2027. Winners will be announced April 5–7, 2027, at NAFA’s Institute & Expo in Pittsburgh; application reviews will be available through the NAFA Resource Center.<br /><br />The kickoff webinar encouraged agencies to begin early, involve people across the organization, provide accurate and complete information, and support responses with relevant data. Applicants should use their official agency name and identify the appropriate fleet contact. A new benchmark table lets fleets report tracked measures—such as technician productivity, availability, turnaround time, preventive-maintenance compliance, and labor rates—along with goals, current results, and trends.<br /><br />Application criteria cover accountability; technology and information; collaboration and creativity; energy management; recognition; high-trust culture; financial management; quality and rework; turnaround efficiency; competitive pricing; staff development; and resource stewardship. Responses should explain the fleet’s plans, processes, measures, and examples.<br /><br />The essay should describe current or continuing initiatives, their goals, methods, outcomes, and anticipated impact. Use clear headings or bullets, follow the criteria order, include metrics, and avoid copying application responses. A brief introduction and conclusion are recommended. Each criterion response has a 4,000-character limit.<br /><br />The webinar also covered Fleet Technician of the Year and Fleet Professional of the Year nominations. Nominations should be thorough, factual, and focused on specific accomplishments; technician nominees must perform at least 50% technician work by job description. The professional award is open to non-technical staff.<br /><br />A webinar series is planned for May 2027, followed by regional meetings from August through December.

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