NAFA Connection
NAFA Fleet Management Association
Monday, March 03, 2014
THE FIRST WORD
"A new 'Chapter Assistance Program' will be implemented on a trial basis later this spring with a handful of chapters. The Chapter Assistance Program includes measurable key performance indicators (KPI); requires direct interaction between NAFA’s Regional Trustees, staff, and chapter leaders; infuses a proactive process to assist 'in need' chapters; and rewards chapters for doing well."
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NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter Chair Diane Lopez promoted the 2014 I&E Chapter Challenge, with $1,000 to the winning chapter on the line. Erica Wallace Fine, Chapter Nominating Chair, conducted chapter officer elections. Joe McDonald, Affiliates Chair, introduced manufacturer’s representatives who, in turn, gave attendees a brief preview of what they would see on the show floor.
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NAFA's New England Chapter got down to BASICs at their February 19 meeting, and to be in accordance with Department of Transportation rules, you would do well to do likewise. Keith Barrows, Staples Inc. Director - Global Health & Safety, provided an interesting overview of the DOT CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) for the meeting. The session was held at Staples' corporate office in Framingham, MA.
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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
In a continuation of staff changes and realignment of resources implemented earlier this year, Phillip E. Russo, CAE is transitioning from his position of NAFA Executive Director to the role of the Association's Chief Executive Officer. Russo’s primary focus as CEO will be to help develop NAFA’s vision, ensure the proper resources are in place to realize that vision, and expand NAFA’s reach.
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Simon Sinek, a bestselling author who teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people, has been described as a "visionary thinker with a rare intellect." Hundreds of fleet managers from throughout North America will get the opportunity to take in his wisdom during a Keynote Address at NAFA’s 2014 Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN on April 10.
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NAFA members attending the NTEA Work Truck Show this week are invited to swing by the NAFA Booth, #5991, and say hello. The conference and expo will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. NAFA members, bring your colleagues who aren't currently NAFA members to the booth for a special trial offer to experience our Association! We hope to see you there! The Work Truck Show 2014, considered North America’s largest work truck event, runs March 5–7.
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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
Tri-State, Mid-America, Mid-West, Western Canada, North Central, Philadelphia, Puget Sound, Chicago, St. Louis, Carolinas, Rocky Mountain, St. Louis, Quebec, New England, and Sunshine State.
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Sun Country Highway has partnered with ABB, a global leader in power, automation, and electric vehicle charging technology, as part of its expanded mission to green highways across North America. Part of SCH’s commitment is to speed up electric vehicle (EV) adoption across North America. SCH also aims to further reduce barriers to EV adoption by adding 400 volt direct current charging products from ABB.
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NAFA AFFILIATES FORUM
"What’s the opposite of the icy, cold Minneapolis Polar Vortex that we've been hearing so much about this winter? It’s NAFA’s 'Heatageddon' (better known as NAFA’s Institute and Expo being held in Minneapolis, MN, April 8-11). The fleet industry’s largest gathering of fleet professionals is sure to be hottest event this spring, and with the convenience of the interconnected Minneapolis skyway system, you'll be experiencing it all in maximum comfort."
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Under mounting pressure, General Motors has significantly expanded a recall involving defective ignition switches — now linked to 31 crashes and at least 13 fatalities – affecting a total of nearly 1.4 million vehicles. The automaker also issued an apology for the problem. GM first announced plans to recall nearly 800,000 older compact models mid-February. At the time, company officials said it knew of 22 separate accidents and six fatalities connected to the problem.
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Mortgage services provider PHH Corporation is in talks with leasing finance firm Element Financial Corporation regarding the sale of its PHH Arval fleet management business. On February 11, PHH said it was exploring options of selling the company as a whole or in parts by separating its fleet management and mortgage services divisions.
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Following a recent announcement by Ford to switch to aluminum for its 2015 F-150, and in prepare for tightening federal fuel economy standards, General Motors says it will have aluminum-bodied pickup trucks by 2018. GM has made agreements with Alcoa Inc. and Novelis Inc. for supply to meet the automaker’s pending demand.
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Ohio lawmakers are seeking to provide tax credits and sales tax breaks for buying or converting vehicles for alternative fuels such as natural gas. The House Finance and Appropriations Committee held the first hearing of the year for House Bill 336. If passed, the bill could be a boon for alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, which are increasingly used in commercial-vehicle fleets but whose conversion remains expensive for commuters.
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INSIDE NAFA
What do they view as the key challenges? How will these challenges and the fleet industry change over the next five to ten years? Topics such as purchasing, funding and accounting, legislative changes, driver and vehicle safety, and new technologies will be discussed at the I&E Fleet Management Company Panel Discussion. Taking advantage of their information benefits a fleet professional in many ways, so don't miss this opportunity to hear the top fleet leasing executives discuss the challenges currently facing the industry.
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NAFA has announced twelve new webinars to be presented this year, up from eight presented in 2013. Each webinar is available for free as a value-added benefit for Members of NAFA and available to non-Members for a small fee. The webinars are presented live and archived, allowing users to access them whenever they wish.
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INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
PHH Corporation announced on February 19 that Jim Halliday has been named President of PHH Arval. Halliday has served as Interim President of PHH Arval since December 2013. Halliday joined PHH Arval in 2003 and has held a variety of senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for PHH Arval`s North American operations.
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PepsiCo Fleet Director Pete Silva retired on February 17. Silva has been in fleet for 32 years, fourteen of which have been with the company and pre-merger predecessor Frito Lay. Silva's legacy with the soft drink company will be his innovations regarding purchasing contracts and processes in regard to the company's operating units and its bottlers.
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NAFA STORE
One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. For many fleet managers, this can be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!
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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Vaughn, ON; Reading, PA; Oakland, CA; Hamilton, ON; Sarasota, FL; Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Richmond Hill, ON; Woodbury, MN; and Detroit, MI.
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DID YOU KNOW?
NAFA's I&E is the fleet management event of the year with unmatched education, networking, and access to fleet's best and brightest. Don't miss a minute of it -- go to www.nafainstitute.org to register now!
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