Why Attend

Why Should You Attend?

Government Fleet Expo & Conference provides actionable solutions to the toughest challenges public fleets face. It provides an opportunity to learn from the industry's top public fleet professionals from across the country, connect and share ideas, and learn new strategies for efficiency, increasing ROI and cutting costs.

5 Reasons to Secure Approval to Attend

1. Take-home value, guaranteed

We aim to ensure that you will leave every session of GFX with actionable plans and procedures you can utilize immediately. Learn tools to help tackle every day challenges through innovative sessions that will improve your processes and operation. This conference and expo is an investment that will pay for itself over and over again!

2. Results-oriented learning

Get practical advice from real fleet managers in our top-notch educational program. You’ll hear real solutions first hand from Public Fleet professionals who face the same everyday challenges as you. Report back to work with tactics and strategies to improve fleet performance and the success of your operation.

3. Networking

Hands down, GFX is the best networking opportunity you’ll have all year. Learn from the best public sector fleet managers at the municipal, state, and federal levels. Our networking events are designed to provide an environment that encourages building new partnerships and reinforcing old alliances.

4. Access to the latest technology and new products

Get hands-on access! You’ll experience the latest technology, solutions, vehicles, and equipment on the expo floor. Learn how to effectively improve operations and cut costs with new products and figure out what makes the best financial sense for your operation. You will also be updated with the latest alternative fuel options and vehicle developments like Telematics.

5. Meet & mingle with award-winning fleets

This is your opportunity to learn from the top fleet operators face-to-face. You're invited to be a part of the awards ceremony recognizing operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership. Each year, Government Fleet magazine will name 50 Leading Fleets, with the top 20 being ranked. We will also name the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year recipient, honor the inaugural group of Public Fleet Hall of Fame inductees, and announce the Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Attendee Testimonials

“GFX is the foremost event in our industry for Government Fleet professionals, which affords the opportunity to exchange ideas and programs for operations, technology and sustainability efforts.”

Mark Stevens, Fleet Manager

City of Sacramento

“I really enjoy networking with other Government Fleet professionals, sharing my own personal viewpoints & experiences and hearing those of others, and realizing we're all in this together whether large fleet or small.”

John Bazelewich, Fleet Manager

County of Sussex

“This was well worth the effort and expense to attend. GFX is ‘the’ show for public fleet professionals. The fleet experience and knowledge that attended this show is hands down the cream of the crop when it comes to fleet professionals.”

Don Walker, Fleet Manager

Ada County Sheriff

“GFX is the single best investment of conference money in my budget. The networking value among high-caliber fleet experts is second to none! Every year just gets better.”

Dan Berlenbach, CPFP, Fleet Manager

City of Long Beach

“GFX allows me to connect with my peers across the nation in one place. The structure of GFX allows for valuable networking time that has a direct impact on my skills as a Fleet Manager. Keep up the good work!”

Chris Lindquist, Fleet Manager

Colorado Springs Utilities

“We found another first-time attendee from across the country, and we became inseparable,” she recalls. “We had such great discussions about being 'Women in Fleet' and I was able to introduce them to others. That is what it is all about.”

Kathy Wellik, CAFM, Sr. Client Success Manager

Agile Fleet

“It was great attending GFX for the first time! I was able to network with my peers, meet new vendors and learn more about topics affecting my operations.”

Tom Keyser, Fleet Manager

Washington County Oregon, Hillsboro, OR

“The GFX conference is one of the most informative & social networking conferences you can attend as a government fleet employee. Truly provides each individual employee with answers to the future of their fleet.”

Michael Rhatigan, Fleet Asset Manager

City of Novi

“The GFX conference was an informative, fun experience. The training session and one-on-one experiences were extremely valuable. There were many networking opportunities as well as excellent product demonstrations. I look forward to the next event.”

Ricky Riojas, Fleet Repair Supervisor

City of San Diego, San Diego, CA

“Great networking experience and opportunity to share and learn about Fleet Management. New technologies and equipment to upgrade your current systems for increased returns on your Fleet Investment. A place to be where great minds meet.”

Sharukh Cooper, Guest Contract Services Quality Agent/Bussing

DFW International Airport

“GFX is a good conference to attend for three reasons. 1. Great opportunities to meet and get to know your peers in the fleet industry 2. Good choices in training sessions 3. Lots of good info and networking on the expo floor with vendors.”

Don Walker, Fleet Manager

Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, ID

“GFX was a perfect opportunity for fleet professionals to get together and share knowledge.”

Eric Chitoubol, Maintenance Supervisor

City of Portland

“Having attended every GFX as well as other fleet conferences, I've found that GFX provides the best value. The lessons learned from educational sessions as well as networking has helped our fleet become more efficient & the best value to customers.”

David Renschler, CPFP, Fleet Division Manager

City of Fairfield

“I love being in a room with a bunch of people that actually understand what I do, what I face, and how I succeed. It’s exciting to learn from some, help others, or just swap great stories with each other, and I look forward to GFX each year.”

Ben Roueche, CPFP Associate Division Director

Salt Lake County, Utah, Fleet Management

“The Government Fleet Expo is the "Go To" fleet conference of the year. It hits all the bases, from networking to vendor interaction to educational instruction.”

Craig Crowder, Fleet Manager

City of Beverly Hills

“Even after 51-plus years in the industry, the opportunity to learn something new, find something to enhance our operation, streamline our operation or be more efficient is a never-ending journey and GFX provides so much under one roof.”

David L. Dunn, CFM, former division manager, Facilities Management Division

Office of Business & Financial Services, Orlando, Florida

“GFX is a great networking tool and the training sessions are relevant to what most fleets around the country are dealing with.”

Jade Jones, Lead Technician

Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, ID

“I am new to running a fleet and didn't even know what I didn't know. This conference provided an excellent education and opportunity to meet other fleet managers facing similar challenges.”

Brent Hulsether, Fleet Services Supervisor

Shawnee County Parks and Rec, Topeka, KS

“GFX was very informative for a fleet professional. It was well organized and probably the best EXPO I had seen in a while.”

Keith Dimont, Automotive Services/Transportation Manager

Elon University, Elon, NC

“There was a bigger crowd, and conversations were deeper and longer this year.”

Mr. James L Vincent, Federal Fleet Consultant

Teletrac Navman, Garden Grove, CA

“The GFX Conference is the showcase and the pinnacle of the Government Fleet Industry and is a must attended for any Fleet professional. It is a highly educational and critical must-attend event!”