NAFA Connection

Endless Winter Cannot Stop The Philly Chapter Meeting

The NAFA Philadelphia Chapter's Auto Show meeting nearly wasn't. Following a record snow storm on February 13 and one day postponement, members still came out to hear manufacturers present their new vehicle models and features, and to get a glimpse of the vehicles at the 2014 Philadelphia Auto Show on Valentine’s Day.

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For South Central, Remarketing's The Thing

On February 27, NAFA's South Central Chapter held their meeting in Fort Worth, TX with about 40 attendees. The speaker for the day was Tim Sowards, Business Development/Fleet Remarketing at Flexco Fleet Services.

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Photo Gallery: Western Canada Chapter At The Auto And Truck Show

The Calgary Stampede was the host of the 2014 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show. NAFA's Western Canada Chapter was there to take it in on March 12, and brought back pictures to prove it!

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NAFA Goes To Washington, Not Kidding About Alternative Fuels

The calendar read April 1, but on that Tuesday morning NAFA proved their commitment to the benefits of alternative fuels. Top leaders from the Association conducted a congressional briefing on alternative fuels and federal fuel policies in the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium in Washington, DC.

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NAFA’s International Fleet Academy Returns July 14-16

NAFA will be hosting the 4th Annual International Fleet Academy July 14-16 at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. This is the perfect opportunity for fleet professionals to learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies across the globe. Registration and more details coming soon!

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Get Ready For NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management, July 8-10

NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) returns this summer to beautiful Orlando, FL, July 8-10, at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort. NAFA's EFMS will teach you the building blocks to help you run an efficient fleet. We will provide you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management.

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Thank You, Sponsors Of NAFA's 2014 I&E

NAFA thanks the sponsors within this post for their generous support of the 2014 Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN -- the largest event of the year for fleet management!

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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Mid-America, New York-InterCounty, Tri-State, St. Louis, New England, Mid-West, and Ontario.

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U.S. Legislative Issues

FMCSA Publishes Proposed Rule On Electronic Logging Devices, Department Of Energy Finalizes Additional Credits For Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Recall Probe Into GM And NHTSA Continues, Transportation Leaders Call For Longer Term Bill, IRS Sets Fair Market Values On Vehicles, and IRS Announces Depreciation Limits For 2014.

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Canadian Legislative Issues

According to the fifteenth annual Global Automotive Executive Survey, plug-in hybrids are poised to come out on top among e-vehicles, to produce cleaner, more efficient vehicles. The Global Automotive Executive Survey is an initiative of KPMG International, and highlights an annual assessment of the current state and future prospects of the automotive industry worldwide.

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More Than Five Million GM Vehicles Recalled In March

The torrent of General Motors’ recalls continued on March 31 when the company announced it was recalling 1.3 million cars because they may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering.

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Hertz/Donlen Will Spin Off Equipment Rental Unit To Focus On Cars

Hertz will separate into two publicly traded companies, with Hertz comprising car rentals and the Donlen fleet leasing business, and the other containing equipment rental operations. Hertz will get cash proceeds of about $2.5 billion from the spinoff to pay down debt and support a new $1 billion share buyback. The spun-off company will be called Hertz Equipment Rental Corp., or HERC.

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MV-1 Van Back In Production, Company Sees Promise In Fleet

The specially designed vehicle was originally expected to target a variety of different clients, including both the limousine and taxicab fleets, as well as the market for specialized vehicles for the disabled. AM General plans to focus on the all those markets going forward. "Definitely one of the markets we’re looking at," explains Spokesman Jeff Adams, "the livery and fleet markets. This is a perfect vehicle considering it’s universally accessible."

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Lifting Of Ban Should Return BP To Competition, Analysts Say

The agreement announced on March 13 between BP and the Environmental Protection Agency lifts the 2012 ban on BP doing new business with the United States government. The ban was imposed as a response to BP’s role in the 2010 well blowout that killed 11 rig workers, spilled millions of gallons of oil, and contaminated hundreds of miles of coastline.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- over 70 new fleet professionals in all!

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Celebrating Membership Milestones

Congratulations to this month's members who are celebrating anniversary milestones! Thank you for being part of the NAFA family. It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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In Memoriam: Russell R. Evans (1941-2014)

It is with deep sadness that NAFA informs members of the passing of Russ Evans, Vice-President of Hertrich Fleet Services. Russ passed away on March 19, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.

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In Memoriam: Mike G. Moneymaker (1948-2014)

A Member since 1979, Mike G. Moneymaker, Director of Transportation Services for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 22. He was 66. Mike was a Club NAFA member as well as a Member of the Atlanta Chapter. Mike had developed a very rare form of lung disease, which required him to have a lung transplant. Mike unfortunately never received this transplant, but he did donate after his death in hope of helping someone else live a better life.

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Countdown Now Welcomes You To I&E

NAFA's official conference newsletter, Countdown To I&E, does a switcheroo starting tomorrow morning, April 8. You will find your first edition of Welcome To I&E waiting for you in the morning to fill you in on all the incredible events, opportunities, and sessions happening at the I&E, in Minneapolis, MN.

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Volkswagen Hires NAFA Member Debbie Struna

Congratulations go to NAFA member Debbie Struna, formerly Rite Aid's Fleet Manager, who has been hired by Volkswagen of America as its Pacific Region Fleet Account Manager. Struna managed a corporate fleet of about 1,700 vehicles for Rite Aid, and Volkswagen represented a portion of that. Struna reports to Martin Kiel, and began in this new capacity on March 24.

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NAFA Affiliate Mike Zalas Joins LeasePlan USA

NAFA Affiliate Mike Zalas has been hired by LeasePlan USA to be Vice President Sales National Accounts in the fleet management company's north central region. Zalas currently is Program Committee Chair for NAFA's Chicago Chapter.

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John Schwegman GM's New Director Of Commercial Product

GM announced on March 14 that John Schwegman was named Director of Commercial Product; a change that would take effect April 1. Schwegman replaces Joyce Mattman, who has been appointed Global Director of GM Customer Experience Improvement and Integration.

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Lamborghini Gallardo Added To LAPD Fleet

Los Angeles Police Department has recently added a new toy to its fleet, a Lamborghini Gallardo, which will be used to fight crime around the city.

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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual Provides Answers When You Need Them Most

NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan.

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Fleet Professional Job Postings

Pasadena, CA; Brooklyn, NY; Ames, IA; Coral Gables, FL; Albany, NY; Princeton, NJ; and Palo Alto, CA.

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