Volunteers like you are the reason that Habitat for Humanity has been able to make home ownership possible for families in need across the city.

NAFA is giving you the opportunity to bid on great prizes while helping others in need!

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!

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.

Getting the best return on your investment is easy with a few simple steps!

Insurance company is now ordered to pay $5 million to the family of one of the deceased.

Toyota plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall on certain trucks and has retained Exponent to conduct a comprehensive, independent analysis of Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

The auto safety agency is requiring Toyota to provide documents showing when and how it learned of the defects affecting approximately 6 million vehicles in the United States. alone. Officials are checking whether Toyota has covered all affected models in its recent recalls to ensure Toyota did not miss any problems.

The vehicles, identified for recall and suspension of sales due to potential problems with sticking accelerator pedals, represent about 4 percent of the company's entire North American fleet.

The report provides the most up-to-date assessment of America's oil and natural gas resources.

The investment includes facility renovation, new machinery, equipment, and special tooling to support this engine program at the three plants.

* U.S. Senate Delays Extension of Fuel and Vehicle Incentives

* Canadian International Auto Show Goes Green

Good News for Fleet Managers
by Tom Webb

GM joins Ford and Chrysler in formalizing its support for B20, providing a big boost to the biodiesel industry. These three companies produce more than 80 per cent of the diesel light vehicles sold in North America.

The car will go on sale in Japan, the US, and Europe in late 2010 and will be available in Hertz's rental fleet beginning in early 2011.

Power of Scale video demonstrates that companies can reduce their corporate fleet emissions by 6 million metric tons per year and collectively save more than $2 billion.

There are 41 new exhibitors this year. Reserve Your I&E Booth Space and Make Your Sponsorship Now!

For CAFM or CAFS candidates who want instructor-led training, the best investment is NAFA's Annual Institute & Expo, held in Detroit, April 24-27, 2010.

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

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

Save $60 with the government rate!

Pre-registration is now closed. Seats are still available for both sessions. Please register in person at the M. Resort.

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

Did you know there will be a Silent Auction on the Expo Floor?

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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