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NAFA Fleet Management Association

Monday, October 21, 2013
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NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
The two chapters have been offering this educational day to fleet managers for several years offering useable information with great take-away material, allowing an avenue to network and talk with fellow fleet-minded folks from other chapters.

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Members of both the New Jersey and New York-InterCounty Chapters ventured out on a beautiful early-fall day to take part in a combined chapter event. The gathering took place at the Birchwood Manor, in Whippany, NJ. This crucial step in taking the "latest and greatest" around the test area helped many fleet managers either adjust or finalize their fleet selector lists for the coming year.

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The educational presentation was brought to members by John E. Cruickshank, Attorney from law firm Alaniz and Schraeder, L.L.P. Cruickshank specializes in liability valuation and early resolution of wage and hour class action lawsuits. "The only person who cares about justice is the person who feels they didn't get any," he said.

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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
NAFA has aggressively sought international partners in an effort to extend beyond the borders of North America. A.I.A.G.A. became the first international association to officially partner with NAFA on a global fleet level in August. NAFA Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE, spoke to the group on October 16, thanks to Skype.

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Whether you are new to global fleet management or have been managing an international fleet for several years, NAFA’s NEW Global Fleet Guide will set a standard of excellence for your dealings within and outside your organization, with customers, suppliers, and drivers.

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NAFA's blockbuster IFA continues to generate big news! The block of rooms NAFA has reserved for attendees to the International Fleet Academy conference is sold out! Tesla Motors will be displaying their Model S coupe onsite, and your copy of the just-released Global Fleet Guide is waiting for you!

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NAFA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
From the Philadelphia Chapter Meeting on October 9 (held at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, DE) NAFA Member Thelma Keseric speaks on why she is attending the meeting, an OEM Ride & Drive. Thank you, Thelma, for taking the time to speak with us!

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NAFA Alumnus Barbara B. Banks, Fleet Manager at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and Gene Morabito, National Fleet Account Manager at Ford Motor Company, were honored for their years of service at the Philadelphia Chapter meeting on October 9.

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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
October: 10/22 - Arizona; 10/24 - St. Louis; 10/25 - Greater Pittsburgh; 10/30 - Chicago; and 10/31 - South Central.

November: 11/07 - Old Dominion; 11/12 - Mid-West, North Central; 11/13 - New England; 11/19 - Wisconsin; 11/22 - Arizona; and 11/25 - Pacific Southwest.

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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Agreement Reached to Reopen the Federal Government; Federal Fuels Tax: Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood calls for a 10 cent increase; Renewable Fuel Standard: EPA considers scaling back 2014 RFS targets; and Truck Drivers and Sleep Apnea: Legislation requiring FMCSA Regulation on Sleep Apnea signed into Law on October 15.

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Highway 401 sees the introduction of electric car charging stations. Also, during a recent presentation to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, Federal Minister of Transport, the Honorable Lisa Raitt, reiterated the importance of the trucking industry to Canada’s long-term economic growth.

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REMARKETING STRATEGY WITH THOMAS WEBB
Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose for the fourth consecutive month in August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index now stands at 122.8, which represents an increase of 1.7 percent from its year-ago level.

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NAFA AFFILIATES FORUM
The 2014 NAFA I&E is April 8-11, 2014, and will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The NAFA I&E is the largest community of fleet professionals, providing them with the opportunity to attend cutting edge classes and seminars pertinent to the fleet environment, network with their peers, and develop strategies to improve their companies' bottom line!

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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Iowa DOT is deploying a new piece of software in its patrol vehicles called "Arch Angel." This is a combination of hardware and software designated to improve safety of both law enforcement and the motoring public by disabling the laptop computer in the law enforcement vehicle when a predetermined speed is reached.

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Global fleet services provider ARI announced on October 7 that it has acquired HPI Fleet and its related European business entities. The transaction is expected to close in late-October, at which time HPI Fleet will operate as ARI. The acquisition supports ARI's continued development of a strategic global footprint.

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Via Motors is finally ready to take its unique modified plug-in electric powertrain into production as it's shored up a $20 million contract with as many as 50 different commercial fleets around the country. After striking a deal with the DOE to help subsidize the $79,000 price tag, Via Motors will begin production and start making deliveries next year.

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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Congratulations on 25 years as a NAFA Member go to Charlene A. Hoover, CAFM; Karen Kearns; and Edward Potkay.

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The new Public Safety Group page at NAFA.org is the destination for news and information regarding NAFA's Public Safety Group Committee and how NAFA's efforts support public safety fleet managers. NAFA Members who are responsible for emergency vehicles -- police, fire, EMS, or rescue vehicles -- are encouraged to check out the Public Safety Group page today!

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American Traffic Solutions
INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
PHH Arval, in early-October, announced that Kim Bolin has been named Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance Assistance (VMA) and Contact Center. Bolin will be responsible for all of VMA operations for North America, including the Contact Center, which also consists of the Driver Response Team and Vehicle Accident Services.

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NAFA STORE
NAFA's Professional Development Guide is specifically written for fleet managers who want a starter to fire up their fleet career, as well as for established fleet professionals who want to refresh their skills! This "how-to" guide provides proven information to help your career growth.

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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
St. Paul, MN; Northeast Region (New Jersey, New York, New England); Boulder, CO; St. Louis, MO; Greenville, NC; Austin, TX; & Vancouver, BC.

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DID YOU KNOW?
Special members-only offer for NAFA's Global Fleet Guide ends THIS FRIDAY, October 25! Don't miss out --  click here to order!

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