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The Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) campaign promoted by NAFA and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is an easy and affordable way to remind employees of safe driving practices.

Enroll in both the introductory-level Fleet Management Seminar and the Advanced Fleet Management Seminar by the early bird deadline and SAVE more than $250!

It is the dedication of Members and Affiliates that help make NAFA strong, and with the help of even more volunteers, the Association can be even stronger.

To better answer your questions and concerns, Impact Public Affairs, NAFA's Canadian legislative counsel, has established a toll-free phone number with dedicated live response and a centralized e-mail address.

By participating in NAFA's 2009 Membership Drive, you could win a free trip to NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo.

The ideas taken from the Board of Governors will be fully implemented in order to improve the overall I&E experience for attendees, increase the value for fleet managers, and entice more industry professionals to attend.

You can still reserve your space - don't wait!

At this time, only graduates under the new CAFM/CAFS programs qualify for the college credits through Ferris State University (FSU).

This new guide will enhance your understanding of the essential maintenance principles of in-house, contracted, or outsourced maintenance.

GPS Insight

Headline News
Based on the first 13 selling days of the month, new-vehicle retail sales for August are expected to come in at slightly more than 1 million units, up nearly 2 percent from one year ago. This marks the first increase in retail sales volume since June 2007.

Any agencies that will incur net costs from trying to meet the requirements will be exempt from the requirements.

It was recently decided it was in the best interests of both companies to end the projects.

The company will add shifts and overtime and reinstate forecasted down weeks at select facilities.

This new technology allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long, and at what utility rate.

Combined investment for those two facilities will be $25 million with up to 60 new jobs.

The system, aimed to aid companies and organizations better manage their fleet-vehicle operations, will be installed on selected trucks and other vehicles of Japanese transport companies and tested from September 1 to November 30.

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
* Fuel-Efficient Driving Program Officially Launched

* Feebate Legislation Introduced

Networkfleet, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
The proposed legislation would cover between 20 and 50 percent of the incremental cost of heavy duty hybrid systems, supporting faster commercialization of these energy-saving technologies.

The tax credit marks another gain in promoting clean driving nationwide, a cause for which Global Electric Motorcars has been a staunch advocate over the past 11 years.

As part of the "Go with Green" initiative, ODOT crews are reducing engine idle time on these large trucks and are using more biodiesel as an alternative fuel whenever possible.

Three prototype cars are being produced so that in the autumn of 2009, information can be gathered about what requirements and demands drivers will place on this new technology, what the driving experience is like, and how people will charge their cars.

The 40 fuel cell forklifts at DDSP were the first installment of a total of 100 forklifts that DLA will deploy in four of its high-volume distribution centers across the country.

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

Available in three formats to meet your project and budgetary needs.

Career Corner
One place to gather job postings, jobs wanted, and a resume bank!

Softech International Inc.

Adesa Atlanta

E.J. Ward, Inc.

Truck Accessories Group, LLC

Insurance Auto Auctions

Chapter Highlights
2009 Industry Calendar - See What's Happening in Your Area.

Membership Benefits You
As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams - NAFA's U.S. and Canadian legislative counsels, respectively - supply monthly updates on current legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Membership in the NAFA Fleet Management Association will follow you wherever you go, whether you change your position, place of work or retire.

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

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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

NAFA cares about your privacy.

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