NAFA Connection

For the first time ever, NAFA's Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) will be presented in Hawaii. The seminars, presented in cooperation with Mercury Associates, Inc., are scheduled for March 7 – 11, 2011 at the Marriott Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI.

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Michael Kay, New York Yankees Broadcaster and ESPN Radio host, was the featured speaker for NAFA's New York Chapter at its annual Holiday Meeting on December 8.

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NAFA Member Frank Castro, CAFM, recently retired from City of Tacoma/Tacoma Public Utilities Fleet Services after a 30-year career and was named Transportation Manager for Snohomish County Public Utility District #1 in Everett, WA.

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The 2011 Institute & Expo takes place April 9-12 in Charlotte, NC and registrations are way above last year's pace.

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The Chevrolet Silverado HD was named the 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, completing a rare same-year sweep of the prestigious car and truck awards. Chevrolet also earned the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

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The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.

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Ford Motor Company is using one new Ford Focus and a dozen other modern vehicles to help train first responders. The new 2012 Focus, which contains high-strength materials and advanced safety features and airbags, is the latest teaching tool to educate members of the Dearborn Fire Department on how best to use their new extrication equipment in rescue situations.

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OVE.com, a 24/7 online wholesale vehicle marketplace, celebrated a centennial milestone last month when it signed its 100th independent auction partner, State Line Auto Auction in Waverly, NY.

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Networkfleet recently announced the availability of new online State Mileage Reports to simplify fuel tax reporting required by commercial fleets. Fleet managers can now log on to Networkfleet's online fleet management system and generate reports showing the number of miles traveled for each vehicle by state.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently kicked off the annual "Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest" winter holiday crackdown involving thousands of law enforcement agencies across the nation. Secretary LaHood also highlighted the new "No Refusal" strategy that a number of states are employing to put a stop to drunk driving.

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In the news: DOT launches CSA program; tax extension becomes law; NAFA comments on EPA UST guidance; NAFA's CARB Council submits comments; and DOT proposed ban on hand-held cell phones.

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In the news: Ontario announces changes to Road Safety Act and the Government of New Brunswick introduces distracted driving legislation.

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The end of 2010 brings the promise of a stronger 2011 for the economy. But when it comes to the wholesale pricing of end-of-service fleet units the question becomes "can it really get any better?"

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Former NAFA President Gordon B. West and NAFA lawyer Willard H. DaSilva are among those celebrating membership milestones in December.

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NAFA is proud to announce it is among the initial members of The Center for Professional Fleet Certification ("The Center"), an alliance of fleet industry associations, entities, and universities formed to advance the fleet management profession by establishing standards of educational excellence.

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Register by December 31 to save the most! With more than 50 educational sessions, eight meal functions, and 9 hours of Expo time, the I&E gives you plenty of opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with your fellow fleet peers. So network, network, network!

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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will be here before you know it. Don't miss your opportunity to be in front of thousands of fleet professionals. The I&E takes place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (NC) Convention Center. Reserve your exhibit space today!

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Two important alternative-fueled vehicles recently hit the market — Chevrolet's Volt and Mercedes-Benz F-CELL hydrogen-powered B-Class vehicle. Read about the first owners of these vehicles.

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Ten companies, agencies, and universities have joined an initiative between The Gas Company (TGC) and General Motors to make hydrogen-powered vehicles and a fueling infrastructure a reality in Hawaii by 2015.

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Smith Electric Vehicles recently announced the purchase of two all-electric Smith Newton trucks by the U.S. Marine Corps, the first military organization to order Smith Newtons off the Government Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

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Big News from THINK. The manufacturer recently delivered its first U.S.-built cars to the state of Indiana for use in its government fleet and was approved as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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The SWIGZ Racing machine will attempt to make history on January 9, 2010 at the Auto Club Speedway in California, when the first electric bike to go head to head against conventional gasoline-powered race bikes in a professionally organized roadrace.

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NAFA's Fuel Management Guide, Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide, Driver Transportation Options, and Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets are just a few of the products you can purchase at NAFA's online store. The NAFA store has products, CDs, and books to help you with all aspects of fleet management.

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Recent listings include jobs in Montgomery, AL; Austin, TX; Midwest USA; Ames, IA; Southern CA; Dubuque, IA; Hillsboro, OR; Covington, KY; Yorktown, VA; Springfield, MO; Portland, ME; New York, NY; and Evansville, IN.

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Did you know that NAFA Chapters raise thousands of dollars for local charities each holiday season? See what your local Chapter is doing and how you can help. Click here for NAFA's Chapter Calendar.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: North Central (Jan. 11), Old Dominion (Jan. 12), New England (Jan. 18), Quebec (Jan. 18), Mid-America (Jan. 18), Inter-County (Jan. 19), Midwest (Jan. 20), South Central (Jan. 20), Michigan (Jan. 20), St. Louis (Jan. 27), and Pacific Northwest (Jan. 27).

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

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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.

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

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

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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.

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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive e-mail marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by e-mailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an e-mail message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future e-mail messages. NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent e-mail addresses of our Members and Affiliates

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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

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