NAFA Connection

Wisconsin Chapter: A Fleet Policy That May Be Good Or Will Be Good?

The key to a better, more effective fleet policy can be the precision of words. Meeting attendees learned that sometimes changing a single word – for example: may instead of will – can make all the difference in the proper enforcement of a policy.

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Chicago Chapter To Take On Membership-Chosen Topics In June

The education sessions at the upcoming Chicago Chapter meeting have been determined by Member/Affiliate survey responses as being two of the most important topics to the chapter members: Global Fleet Basics and How to Exist as a Fleet Manager in a Sourcing/Procurement Environment.

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Fleet Driver Safety Program Best Practices A NorCal-Northern Nevada "Must"

NAFA's NorCal-Northern Nevada Chapter tackles the pivotal issue of any fleet -- the safety of drivers and those who share the road with them. Join the Chapter on Thursday May 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT to discuss behavior-based programs and best practice solutions.

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Call For Presentations: Let Us Know What Fleet Issues And Problems You Are Dealing With!

Plans are underway for our 2015 Institute and Expo scheduled for April 14-17, 2015 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Submit program and session ideas that would benefit your fleet industry peers. Submission Deadline is June 16, 2014, so don't delay!

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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 and take advantage of early-bird savings!

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Harvard Business Review Goes Beyond Fleet In June

The June issue of the Harvard Business Review will show companies something they've known, but might not have seen in their organizations...the value fleet managers bring with everything they do, yet are often unseen in their efforts and accomplishments.

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Find The Most Advanced Fleet Practices In NAFA's FLEETSolutions

NAFA's official bi-monthly magazine, FLEETSolutions, features in-depth stories written to educate, inform, and help fleet managers excel in their jobs. Educational articles are based on the eight disciplines and related core competencies comprising NAFA's Education Competency Model developed by the Association's FleetED Advisory Council.

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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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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

New York-InterCounty & Connecticut, St. Louis, New England, NorCal-Northern Nevada, Atlanta, Ontario, and Greater Pittsburgh.

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U.S. Legislative Issues

Senate Committee Releases Transportation Bill, Announces Committee Markup; Senate Holds Vote on Tax Extenders Bill; and the EPA Opens 2014 National Clean Diesel Campaign for Proposals.

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Canadian Legislative Issues

A partnership agreement has been signed with the city of Rosemère for the installation of two electric vehicle public charging stations. Announced by the founding partners of the Electric Circuit, the stations will be installed this summer in the city hall parking lot, as well as at the municipal library.

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Wholesale Prices Rise Once Again In April

Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose for the fourth consecutive month in April. This resulted in a Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reading of 124.9 for the month, which represented a 4.8 percent increase from a year ago.

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GM Recalls Additional 2.7 Million Vehicles With Faults

General Motors Co., already grappling with the recall of 2.59 million cars to fix a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths, announced an additional 2.7 million vehicles that need to be called back to be fixed for a range of faults.

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New Vehicle Fuel Economy Drops In April

Robust sales of trucks and small sport utility vehicle, which have been aided by stable fuel prices, reduced the fuel economy of the vehicles sold in the United States in April. The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in April was 25.2 mpg – down 0.2 mpg from the value for March, according to a monthly survey by the University of Michigan.

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Tesla Zooming Ahead With Massive Battery Factory

Electric car maker Tesla is racing toward building the world’s largest factory for lithium ion batteries. In the company’s earnings call on May 7, Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to break ground on the factory in a still undetermined location as early as June. Musk said, "If we don’t have the Gigafactory online when we have the vehicle capacity online, we will actually be in deep trouble..."

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West New York, NJ Gets New Police Cars From Project Fees

About two years ago, then-West New York Police Director Michael Indri came up with an idea about how the city could modernize its aging fleet of police vehicles without saddling taxpayers with additional costs. What if the city charged a minor fee to private entities that needed a police presence to provide traffic or safety issues?

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- 54 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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Updated Membership Records Mean Maximum Networking Opportunities

Please take a moment to log on to the NAFA website at www.nafa.org and click on My Profile to verify your contact information. Now is the time to be sure all your data is correct. This information will be available through the Online Searchable Network.

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NAFA's Market Research And Survey Email Service

NAFA is offering Affiliates a survey service to help you reach Members for Market Research and Surveys. Do you want to survey Members about new vehicles, to receive Members opinions about safety policies; and do you want to gather information about vehicle maintenance? NAFA’s Market Research & Survey Email Service can help you with that and more.

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NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide: The Fastest Way To Locate The Products And Services!

NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide is the fastest way to locate the products and services you need! Find GPS/Vehicle Navigation Systems, Shop Equipment, Legal Services, Paint Protection, and much more! Check out NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide today!

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Put Your Best Foot Forward With NAFA's Resume Bank

Looking for a new job? Need someone to fill a fleet management position in your company? Put your best foot forward with NAFA's Resume Bank, part of NAFA's Career Network, the place that connects qualified fleet professionals with the employers looking for the best.

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NAFA Member Frank Memolo Joins PARS As Regional Sales Manager

Frank Memolo has joined Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS) as Northeast Regional Sales Manager, where he will support companies and organizations requiring vehicle transportation and logistics services in the mid-Atlantic region and New England.

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GE Capital Fleet Services Names Shannon May As Vice President Of Sales

GE Capital Fleet Services announced in late-April that it has named Shannon May as Vice President of Sales - West Region, based in Denver, CO. May previously held leadership roles in sales and account management roles with ARI, Pitney Bowes, and Enterprise Fleet Management.

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Let NAFA's Risk Management Guide Give You Valuable Fleet-Protecting Information

Fleet management will always involve a certain level of risk; the key is to minimize risk wherever and whenever possible. NAFA's Risk Management Guide provides fleet managers the ability to identify, quantify, and treat risk across their fleet and throughout their overall organization.

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Fleet Professional Job Postings

Roseville, CA; Ormond Beach, FL; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX.

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NAFA PRIVACY POLICY

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