City of Lynchburg’s Department of Fleet Services Earns National Recognition

The City of Lynchburg’s Department of Fleet Services has been ranked 16th in the 2026 National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) 100 Best Fleets competition. This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year the department has been recognized as a top-performing public fleet in North America. The ranking highlights the city's ongoing commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in managing its municipal vehicle assets.

The City of Lynchburg’s Department of Fleet Services has secured the number 16 ranking in the 2026 National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) 100 Best Fleets competition. This prestigious award recognizes the department's performance among public fleet operations across North, Central, and South America. This year's placement marks the fourth year in a row that Lynchburg has been named one of the top 100 fleets, demonstrating a sustained commitment to high-level service and management standards.

The NAFA 100 Best Fleets program is a competitive initiative that identifies leading public fleet organizations based on their innovation and commitment to continuous improvement. By participating in this program, the City of Lynchburg subjects its fleet operations to a rigorous evaluation of its performance metrics and operational strategies. The recognition serves as a testament to the department's ability to maintain a high-performing fleet that meets the diverse needs of the municipality while adhering to industry best practices.

The fleet department's success supports a wide range of city initiatives, including the recent unveiling of a new bookmobile for the Lynchburg Public Library and the ongoing $104 million Blackwater CSO Tunnel project. These projects illustrate the varied demands placed on the city's fleet, which must support everything from community outreach to massive capital improvement efforts. The department's ability to earn national recognition while managing these complex requirements underscores its vital role in the city's overall infrastructure and service delivery model.