By Phil Russo, CAE
Executive Director, NAFA

Send your submissions to NAFA by March 12 to be considered for the Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award - one of the fleet industry's most prestigious awards.

Have you or someone you know implemented an innovative idea to increase overall fleet efficiency while reducing energy consumption or vehicle emissions? If so, submit an entry for NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Awards today!

MYS lets conference attendees view an interactive floorplan, find companies and products of interest, and plan out their sessions and events.

There will be two electronic editions in addition to the on-site, printed editions that attendees look for at the annual meeting. The first electronic edition will be sent about six weeks before the Detroit expo and the second will be sent about a month afterwards.

There's still time to register for NAFA's FMS and AFMS. Whether you are new to the fleet industry or a seasoned professional, these seminars will provide you with the best education and the latest information.

Vincentric recently released their 2010 law enforcement vehicle market analysis that measured 20 mileage/lifecycle timeframes and the Tahoe Police 2WD enjoyed the lowest lifecycle cost in the majority of scenarios.

Many Toyota dealers are extending hours, hiring additional technicians to complete repairs for customers quickly and conveniently.

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 124 reports from consumers, including four reports alleging that crashes occurred.

Enterprise Fleet Management, working with Toyota, is continuing to contact its leasing customers who have leased a vehicle subject to the recall and is keeping them informed of the latest developments.

Gilbert Passin will serve as Vice President of Manufacturing for leading electric vehicle maker.

* DOT Prohibits Texting in Commercial Vehicles
* EPA Studies ULSD Corrosion

* British Columbia Welcomes New Public Transit Fleet
* Ontario Distracted Driving Fines Began February 1st

By Mark Klein, Strategic Account Manager, Safelite Solutions
Vice Chair of the NAFA Affiliates Committee

At a recent meeting the President laid out three measures that will work in concert to boost biofuels production and reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil.

The program by the Air Resources Board is the nation's first to reduce the up-front cost of hybrid vehicles.

Twenty of the recent installations represent the final round of retrofits installed under a $120,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Northeast Diesel Collaborative Emissions Reduction-School Bus Retrofit Program.

Minnesota's state agencies are breaking their addiction to oil one tankful at a time, according to a new report from the SmartFleet Committee -- a group that tracks fuel use and encourages state employees to use E85 in the 2,500 flex fuel vehicles in the state fleet.

Environment Canada is drafting vehicle tailpipe regulations to match the climate change goals of Quebec and California, according to a recently released federal document.

There is still time to take advantage of the limited-time, valuable savings NAFA is offering for the 2010 I&E. Government room rates also now available.

Don't miss your chance to obtain the best advice out there -- sign up for the I&E today!

Reserve Your I&E Booth Space and Make Your Sponsorship Now!

Save money by taking advantage of several airline and rental car discounts at this year's I&E.

Save $60 with the government rate!

Save on both CD-ROM and e-download versions!

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

Did you know there are currently 35 new exhibitors for you to visit on the expo floor at the 2010 I&E in Detroit?

Designed with you in mind, the guide will help you understand fuel supply and demand dynamics to better anticipate price changes, understand key fuel standards, and identify appropriate policies, activities, and technologies to improve fuel efficiency.

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 legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Congratulations - you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?

Three online, searchable networking databases will easily put you in touch with all your NAFA colleagues. These databases are exclusively for NAFA Members.

From asset management to maintenance management, benchmarking, and shop operations, NAFA's FleetED covers all fleet management disciplines and competencies.

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