NAFA Connection

The NAFA Board of Trustees recently approved the formation of a new Safety Advisory Council, launched a mentoring program for NAFA's chapters, and sanctioned the formation of a fleet scholarship program. These major actions, among others, took place at the Board's April 12-13 meeting in Charlotte, immediately following the I&E.

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A Personal Message From NAFA's Executive Director, Phil Russo.

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NAFA honored the outstanding people and organizations that made a difference in the industry at the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, NC. The ceremonies took place on April 11 (for the Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award) and April 12 (the Sustainable Fleet Awards).

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Since joining NAFA's FleetED Advisory Council and Certification Board in 2003, Patti Earley, CAFM has been one of the major forces for NAFA Fleet Management Association's educational programs. Recently, at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina, Earley's volunteer dedication was honored via the Excellence In Education Award.

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A familiar face to many returned to NAFA's annual conference for the first time in more than five years to receive the Association's coveted Distinguished Service Award. Dave Lefever, who as NAFA's Executive Director led the Association for two decades during an important era in fleet management, was honored on April 9 during NAFA's Annual Business Meeting.

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At this past I&E in Charlotte, NAFA raised thousands of dollars for the Charlotte Habitat for Humanity and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

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NAFA would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of the 2011 Institute & Expo!

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Want to share your expertise? Do you have program ideas that would benefit your fleet industry peers? Take the first step in identifying the most relevant topics and issues facing fleet professionals today and submit your I&E presentation proposal.

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NAFA's Certification Board is pleased to announce a Business Management webinar scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (EST).

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NAFA Ontario, Quebec, and Western Canada chapters present the 2011 Canadian Fleet Conference in Toronto, Ontario. This event is open to NAFA Members, as well as non-members interested in networking and learning about fleet management.

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced on April 15 that vehicle production from May 10 to June 3 will remain at half of normal production capacity. Toyota will decide on whether to increase output after assessing the situation of its suppliers and other related companies. The slowdown represents the loss of 120,000 vehicles to the sales market.

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Vincentric, an auto-industry data analysis firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, released its 6th annual Best Fleet Value in America awards on April 8. Toyota and General Motors topped the list in terms of value to fleet purchasers. Toyota earned 10 awards, while General Motors received nine. Ford received five awards.

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Overall fleet car maintenance costs remained flat in 2010 compared to 2009, according to a study by GE Capital Fleet Services. Due to an increase in vehicle replacement in 2010, according to the company’s findings, maintenance costs balanced out.

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported regular-grade gasoline retail prices, which averaged $2.76 per gallon last summer, are projected to increase to $3.86 per gallon during the 2011 driving season. According to a report released on April 12, the EIA expects the monthly average gasoline price to peak at about $3.91 per gallon by mid-summer.

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General Motors announced on April 6 a recall of twenty-one hundred 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because of the potential for steering wheel detachment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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General Motors announced personnel changes in regard to fleet sales and support services. Jennifer Costabile has been appointed General Director Marketing and Sales Support.

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AmeriFleet Transportation of Alpharetta, Georgia, announced the appointment of Arnie Braun as Director, Client and Vehicle Services on April 18. AmeriFleet is a provider of logistics solutions and transportation services to the fleet management and corporate fleet industry.

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Right to Repair Act introduced, on-board recorders proposed for commercial drivers, and Natural Gas Incentives legislation introduced.

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Calgary Transit will be embarking on a new challenge to become "greener," when it will be introducing hybrid shuttle buses to its fleet.

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Auction prices for end-of-service commercial fleet units hit a new high in March. Prices for midsize fleet cars were exceptionally strong, but fleet managers also enjoyed higher pricing in most other segments. The improved availability of retail credit continues to increase the retail demand for end-of-service fleet units.

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On March 24, NAFA's Michigan Chapter held its first ever Alternative Fuel Conference at the Roush Museum in Livonia. The conference was held in partnership with Michigan's Clean Cities Coalitions.

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NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) June 1-2, 2011 at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, MO. A great stepping stone, the FMS provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management.

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One of the most important reference tools for a fleet manager has been freed from the desktop and now fits easily in a pocket! NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide, which lets fleet managers locate the products and professional services they need for their jobs, is now available as a free app for the iPhone, Blackberry, and iPad.

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NAFA is offering an E-Broadcast Service to help you get your promotional 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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Former NAFA President Milton Reid, along with Eric Steier, Mary A. Daniel, and Jeffery L. Thomas are among those celebrating membership milestones with NAFA in April.

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A new survey released by auditing and consulting firm Deloitte LLP shows that 78 percent of consumers in the United States would consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) when fuel prices reach $5.00 per gallon.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the 16th annual U.S. greenhouse gas inventory. The final report shows overall emissions during 2009 decreased by 6.1 percent from the previous year. This downward trend was attributed to a decrease in fuel and electricity consumption across all U.S. economic sectors.

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Canada Post announced on April 18 it has added the first all-electric step vans in Canada to its fleet, a move following a recent acquisition of fully electric small delivery vehicles. The vehicles were built by Navistar Inc., an American manufacturer of medium and heavy trucks.

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The second annual EcoWheels Green Driver Challenge, from Wheels, Inc., began Earth Day, April 22, and will conclude on July 1. Through this program, corporate fleet drivers and employees will learn about and pledge to adopt sustainable practices that minimize the environmental impact of their driving.

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The editors of KBB.com, the online presence of Kelley's Blue Book, named the Top 10 Green Cars of 2011 on April 12. In this annual list, the KBB.com editors presented a variety of fuel-efficient vehicles. The coverage included detailed EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers and editorial commentary on why each model made this year's top Green Car list.

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Three new NAFA products are now available: NAFA Risk Management Guide, Professional Development Guide, and Law Guide for Fleet Professionals are specially priced with a members-only discount of an additional 15 percent savings until Friday, May 13.

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Thanks to a new product by NAFA Fleet Management Association, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!

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Recent listings include jobs in Palo Alto, CA; Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Midland, MI; Greenville, SC; Williamsburg, VA; and Nigeria.

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Did you know that NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo is slated to be held in St. Louis, MO? Take the first step in identifying the most relevant topics and issues facing fleet professionals today and submit your presentation proposal for the 2012 I&E.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next week: New York (April 26), Southwest (April 27), Mid-America (April 27), North Central (May 10), St. Louis Gateway (May 11), and Chesapeake (May 12).

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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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing 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 email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email 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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