Pre-Conference Workshop: Sustainable Fleet Management Certificate Program
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Things change quickly in the field of fleet sustainability, and everyone seems to have a
different opinion about what you should do. Gain the tools and methodologies fleet
managers need to create sustainable plans, to acquire sustainable fleet assets, and to
implement eco-driving and change management practices that help fleets reach their
organization’s sustainability goals. This course will explore: Building a Sustainable Fleet
Program, Acquiring a Sustainable Fleet, Driver Training, Fleet Metrics, Fuel Tracking,
Sustainable Leadership and Change Management.
Course includes:
1) Sustainable Fleet Management Digital Manual and Study Guide (sent starting
July 1, 2026).
2) Online Exam – first sitting is included. Additional sittings may be purchased if
needed.
3) Certificate will be awarded to all participants who pass the online exam by July
21 2027.
Speaker:
Rick Sapienza
Wake Technical Community College
Dean, Transportation Technologies/Director
Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence
This course is worth 4 CAFM Recertification Points.
Faculty: Sapienza has more than 35 years of experience, serving in various leadership
and teaching roles in the automotive industry. For the past 12 years, he has worked at
the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University, serving as
Clean Transportation Program director and most recently as industry partnership
director. In these roles, he collaborated with industry, government and academia to
expand alternative fuels and infrastructure throughout North Carolina, the Southeast
and North America. He is the originator and host of the Sustainable Fleet Technology
Conference and webinar series. Earlier in his career, he worked for a decade at General
Motors in vehicle testing, advanced vehicle development and program management.
DATE: July 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Atlantic Union Bank Center, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
REGISTRATION FEE: $249 (Must be attending 2026 Mid-Atlantic Advanced
Transportation Summit & Expo.)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://nafa.users.membersuite.com/events/0bf51f0a-0078-
cbcc-35fe-0b49788ac9ca/details
Please note: The enrollment fee does NOT include registration for the 2026 Mid-
Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo event. You must register for the 2026
Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo to attend the in-person pre-
conference workshop.
Visit the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo Registration page to complete that registration.
July 21–24, 2026 (Full event dates)
Atlantic Union Bank Center
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
This is a hybrid learning program which includes a one-year window for self-study and
examination, as well as in-person event being held at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Advanced
Transportation Summit & Expo.
