Looking back, the steps taken in 2008 have signaled a new era for NAFA, one that will carry the Association forward through its next 50 years.

NAFA has changed the layout of our newsletter for the benefit of our membership.

NAFA's I&E is the best place to network, build your resources, receive cutting-edge training and education, and be exposed to a powerhouse of fleet knowledge and expertise.

NAFA's I&E is the one event companies that do business with fleet managers cannot afford to miss. Fleet managers from all across the United States and Canada will be in attendance.

This year, NAFA is making a concerted effort to begin leveraging one of our greatest assets: the knowledge, expertise, and resources of all of our Affiliates. We would like every Affiliate to get more involved.

If you attend only one event this year, make it NAFA's I&E! The Institute & Expo is just around the corner. Register now and make this a necessary investment well worth it!

Here is more information on why I&E is a necessary investment and how you can get your money's worth of networking and innovative ideas!

Going green is on everyone's task list, and NAFA is providing the education and tools to make your transition to green as smooth as possible.

The Ride-and-Drive is open to all registered Institute & Expo fleet managers showing a valid driver's license.

Don't miss these PSG sessions and the big Roadeo event!

For CAFM or CAFS candidates who want instructor-led training, the best investment is NAFA's annual Institute & Expo, held in New Orleans, April 25-28.

How can you help? Plan to arrive a day early and join with other NAFA community volunteers to assist in a New Orleans Habitat for Humanity community project.

Take advantage of travel discounts to the 2009 I&E and make sure to reserve a hotel room.

Program will aid critical sector of American economy.

Loan Guarantees Will Help Truckers Comply with Regulations

A new study has found that people grossly underestimate the length of these lines -- a finding that implies we're all misjudging distances as we drive and are driving too fast as a result.

In coordination with its 80th Anniversary, Fisher Auto Parts' acquisition of Robbins is in addition to other early 2009 new store openings planned in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Total sales for the month of March, including fleet sales, are projected to come in at 798,000 units, which translates to a SAAR of 9.2 million units, according to J.D. Power and Associates.

Fleet personnel using the ARI system are now alerted to drivers who have not entered their end-of-month odometers.

The Transition Roadable Aircraft completes successful first flight.

* Ontario Budget 2009

* NAFA Leader to Appear Before EPA
* New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2011 Cars and Trucks Announced
* EPA Delays SPCC Compliance Date
* Automobile Voucher Program

The EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign has launched a competitive grant program to help public agencies reduce diesel emissions from their fleets.

System was developed by Eaton and EPRI for southern California Edison.

By contributing to the reduction of petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions, these projects will advance the United States' economic recovery, national energy security, and environmental sustainability.

Nissan will introduce ZEVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later.

Near-term goals for Atlanta city government to achieve by the end of 2009 include a 3 percent drop in fossil fuels used by municipal fleet yielding $267,000 in annual savings.

Save up to 25 percent on NAFA's Personal Use for Fleets CD-ROM.

One place to gather Job Postings, Jobs Wanted, and Resume Bank!

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

Have you been promoted? Is your company moving? Did you get a new job? Are you retiring? Let us know!

These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily e-mail others within that community with specific fleet questions.

NAFA cares about your privacy.