NAFA Connection

Mid-America Chapter Introduces New Leadership In March

The Mid-America Chapter announced the members who would be leading for 2014 and 2015, and later held their annual manufacturer model year overview presentations.

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Tri-State Chapter Announces May Meeting Details

The Tri-State Chapter invites members and guests to their next chapter meeting on May 14. It will be hosted by Konecranes at their corporate offices. Speakers for this event include Dan Shive, VP Risk Management Services, LeasePlan USA; Jennifer Dine, Esq., Risk Manager, Konecranes; and Andi Schelkun, Communications Manager for Konecranes.

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Chapter Leaders: NAFAConnection Wants To Hear From You

Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.

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Save With Early-Bird Pricing 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. Turn the elementary into the extraordinary. Register before June 9 and save with early-bird pricing!

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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. Crack the code of global fleet management!

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NAFA 2014 Webinar Series Continues With Ecodriving And Your Fleet

"Ecodriving" refers to a set of driving behaviors and techniques that improve fuel economy, save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote safe driving, and reduce wear-and-tear on vehicles. Many of the techniques are common sense practices, but significant improvement in the above areas is achieved when implemented collectively, on a consistent basis, and with proper training and reinforcement.

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You Can Be A Part Of NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Standard Program!

Take a stand as a leader in the fleet industry and make a difference. Apply today to be considered as a charter member of NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Standard Program! The last day to apply is this Friday, May 9. Click this article for more details.

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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Wisconsin, Southwest, Old Dominion, Tri-State, North Central, Alabama, St. Louis, New England, and Ontario.

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U.S. Legislative Issues

Obama Administration Releases Detailed Transportation Proposal, NAFA Expresses Support For Continuing the Bonus Depreciation Tax Incentive And For Extending Energy Tax Credits, FHWA Announces Webinar Meeting For Comprehensive Truck Size And Weight Limits Study, and FMCSA Rejects NTSB CDL Recommendation.

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Canadian Legislative Issues

Sun Country Highway has unveiled a new all-in-one electric vehicle charging station, as part of an expansion of its suite of sustainability-oriented product solutions. The new charging station features an integrated retractable cable system, as well as an electric vehicle parking sign.

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BMW And Mercedes Recall More Than 400,000 Cars

The list of recalls continues to lengthen as two German automakers – BMW and Mercedes-Benz – issued recalls for separate problems on more than 400,000 vehicles.

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GM Seeks Court Protection Against Ignition Lawsuits

General Motors Co. filed a motion in a U.S. bankruptcy court to enforce a bar on lawsuits related to ignition defects in cars sold before its 2009 bankruptcy as it fights a class action lawsuit that seeks to set aside the restriction. The plaintiffs also filed a class action lawsuit on April 21, seeking an order declaring that GM cannot use the bankruptcy protection to absolve itself from liabilities.

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Pennsylvania American Water To Expand CNG-Powered Fleet Into Northeast PA

On April 21, Pennsylvania American Water announced plans to expand its fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its northeast Pennsylvania operations. As a result of Act 13 funding recently awarded by Governor Tom Corbett, the company will receive a $315,000 grant for CNG-fueled vehicles.

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Challenges Lie Ahead For North American Oil Production

The United States is poised to surpass Saudi Arabia and Russia as the world’s top oil producer. Canada’s oil sands have vaulted the country to energy superpower status. Mexico is embarking on a historic constitutional energy overhaul that its president promises will propel the country’s economy. But as bright as the future may appear, energy executives and other experts say it is time for a reality check before declaring energy independence for the United States and its continent.

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CARB May Relax Compliance For Certain Fleet Types

A proposal by the staff of California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) would provide "lower-cost compliance options" for certain types of truck operations as the agency continues the rollout of its strict emission rules for "in-use heavy-duty diesel-fueled vehicles."

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Eco-friendly drivers in the market for a new car can learn about the 10 Best Green Cars of 2014, selected by the editors at Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com). With more environmental-focused models available every year, choosing the ten best among the pack is proving to be a challenging task.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- 90 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: Jeff Coleman (1957-2014)

NAFA was saddened to learn of the passing of NAFA Member Jeff Coleman, Senior Fleet Manager for Time Warner Cable's West Region. Jeff passed away on April 23 from pneumonia, at an all-too-early age of 56. Jeff was NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter Chair 2008-2009.

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NAFA Announces Formation Of Government Affairs Committee At 2014 I&E

Convening at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM, announced the formation of NAFA's Government Affairs Committee, a unit that will become the preeminent voice for fleet to the halls of legislative influence.

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NAFA Member Paula Bucklad Leaves Heinz, Joins BBL Fleet

Paula Bucklad, longtime Fleet Director for H.J. Heinz and NAFA Member, has joined BBL Fleet. She left Heinz after more than 36 years with the company. Bucklad will work in BBL's customer service/risk management wing.

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Toyota Moving U.S. Sales Headquarters To Texas From California

Toyota Motor Corp. is moving its U.S. sales headquarters from southern California to suburban Dallas. The relocation likely will bring much of the Japanese automaker's far-flung U.S. operations under one roof, including sales, service, marketing, advertising, manufacturing, and quality.

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Mulally To Retire, Fields Named New Ford CEO

Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally will step down July 1, with the maker’s current Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields to step in as his successor. The move is no surprise to those familiar with the automaker’s plans which were largely laid out in late 2012.

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Joseph McKillips Of Abbott Laboratories Named New Chairperson Of NETS

McKillips provides fleet safety leadership and direction to Abbott’s worldwide commercial sales organization totaling 38,000 employees in over 80 countries. Recently, he worked with executive leadership to develop and successfully implement a comprehensive worldwide cell phone ban across Abbott’s field-based organizations.

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Wylie, TX Public Safety Fleet Receives Mine-Resistant Vehicle

The City of Wylie, TX expects to see heads turning at its $650,000 worth of additions to its public safety program. It is introducing a Humvee and a Caiman 6x6 Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected BAE Systems Personnel Carrier to its fleet this week.

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Master Vehicle Lifecycles With NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets

One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also 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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