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.

The event, held at Staples World Headquarters in Framingham, Mass., is touted to be the largest display of alternative fleet vehicles on the East Coast.

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.

"I can't even count how many times I have used the information I learned in one way or another. It has helped me make decisions and understand topics that otherwise I would call and ask someone else the question; now, people call to ask me," said Jodie Bentley.

Close to 20 new Members to date have joined NAFA under the 2009 Membership Drive.

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

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

September Store Sale - save up to 25 percent on NAFA's Personal Use for Fleets CD-ROM.

The California Air Resources Board fined First Student, Inc., formerly Laidlaw, $300,000 recently for diesel emissions violations of its school bus fleet that occurred in 2005 and 2006 at locations throughout California.

Highly regarded Silicon Valley executive Jon Sobel will join Tesla Motors as general counsel and board secretary, starting in late September.

Penske Truck Leasing said that it will join truck manufacturer Freightliner in a two-month North American tour of seminars about selective catalytic reduction technology.

Ford's statement read, "This legislative approach addresses a nationwide problem we can all agree is necessary to improve safety."

A portion of the net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Notes will be used to repay a portion of Chesapeake's Series 2006-1 Floating Rate Asset Backed Variable Funding Investor Notes, with the remaining proceeds expected to be used to fund the acquisition of vehicles to be leased to customers of PHH Vehicle Management Services, LLC (PHH Arval), the company's fleet management business.

Toyota and Coca-Cola collectively donated an additional $850,000 - $600,000 from Toyota and $250,000 from Coca-Cola to expand this important work into five new states, bringing the total program participation to 10 states.

* City of Ottawa Officially Launches Green Fleet Choices
* Canadian Auto Parts Industry Gains Improved Access to Credit
* Vehicle Scrappage: No "U.S.-Style" Scheme for Canada
* Ford Canada Latest to Implement Own Scrappage Program
* Canada's Trucking Industry Receives Further Investments

* House Act of Alternative Energy Bills
* Senate Climate Bill to be Delayed
* New Fuel Economy Standards

Honda is taking this step because of an increased interest in fuel efficiency, which has prompted an increase in interest in battery-powered vehicles.

A $2.5 million stimulus grant helps with purchase of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Collins Bus Corporation announced an exclusive agreement with CleanFUEL USA to develop the first Type A small school bus to operate on autogas with a Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system.

The proposed facility would principally convert waste grease - primarily animal fats and used cooking oil supplied by Darling - and potentially other feedstocks that become economically and commercially viable into renewable diesel.

The proposed program would conserve billions of barrels of oil, save consumers money at the pump, increase fuel economy, and reduce millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

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

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

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

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.

NAFA cares about your privacy.