NAFA Connection

Major Projects Keep NAFA On the Leading Edge

"Every year around this time I like to provide you with an update on the major projects underway at NAFA. Having recently returned from the NAFA Board of Governors meeting where much of this work was finalized and announced, this laundry list of significant undertakings is as fresh as it gets and clearly shows how NAFA is leading the fleet industry."

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NAFA's Mid-West Chapter Hits The (Indoor) Racetrack

Led by NAFA's Education Development Committee Chair Patrick T. Barrett, CAFM (Director, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Transportation Services), and Mid-west Chapter Chair Mike McDonald, Director of Asset Management at Mosaic, NAFA's Mid-west Chapter held their July 15 meeting at the go-cart racetrack at Joe's Karting in Council Bluffs, IA.

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Old Dominion Chapter's FLEET 3-Day Event: Register To Attend!

NAFA's Old Dominion Chapter and Virginia Clean Cities are hosting the 2014 Fleet Learning Expo and Efficient Technology Symposium, September 24-26, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The two-day event will attract fleet managers, technicians, and future customers from across the region to learn about vehicle technologies and products.

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NAFA's Mid-West Chapter's Golf Outing This September

NAFA's Mid-West Chapter's Business Meeting and Annual Golf Outing takes place on Tuesday, September 23, at the National Golf Course (Lake Panorama, Panora, IA). It's going to be a great day out on the links, so register today to join us!

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NAFA Supports EEI White Paper On Utility Fleets And Electrification

On July 23, NAFA extended our support of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and their efforts to advance sustainability regarding fleet adoption of electric vehicles. EEI has released a white paper, "Transportation Electrification: Utility Fleets Leading the Charge," that focuses on the electric power industry’s effort to accelerate the expansion of electric transportation in commercial and retail markets, beginning with electric utility fleets.

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NAFA’s Law Enforcement Group Represents Specially Skilled Fleet Managers

As the Chair of NAFA's newly renamed Law Enforcement Group, Robert Martinez, Executive Director of the Support Services Bureau for the City of New York Police Department, knows the specificity inherent in this unique fleet segment. "Many communities rely on police vehicles and support vehicles, K-9 unit vehicles, light towers, and the list goes on...especially when disasters happen, both natural and man-made."

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Participate In NAFA's National Officers And Elected Trustees Nomination/Election Process

NAFA's updated Policy for Nomination & Election of National Officers & Elected Trustees and 2015 Candidate Consideration form are now online. NAFA Members are invited to participate in the nomination of Members for positions within NAFA leadership. NAFA's Nominating Committee will be gathering in October for the Association's Board of Governors meeting, so please submit nomination forms before September 2, 2014.

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Benefit From NAFA's Annual Invoice Bundling Option

The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- returns for 2015 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and can free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues-cycles. In order to participate in the bundling, you must take action now. This will be the only time for the 2015 renewal year that your company can elect to participate in this option.

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NAFA's Canadian EFMS: Early-Bird Savings End August 11, Don't Miss Out!

NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) returns on September 9-11 to Montreal. Early-bird pricing ends August 11, so don't let savings pass you by! Bilingual sessions on Asset Management, Business Management, and Risk Management will be made available with sufficient attendee registration!

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Don't Miss NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management In Philadelphia, PA

NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) arrives this fall in October 13-15, at Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. NAFA's EFMS will teach you the building blocks that will help you run an efficient fleet. Turn the elementary into the extraordinary.

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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

NorCal-Northern Nevada; Tri-State; Chesapeake; New York-Intercounty, New Jersey, and Philadelphia combined meeting; Carolinas; Old Dominion; Rocky Mountain; and Arizona.

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NAFA/FLAGFA/FUFMA 2014 Fall Conference Meeting On September 3-5

NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter will be a part of the NAFA/FLAGFA/FUFMA 2014 Fall Conference Meeting on September 3-5, in St Pete Beach, FL. Opportunities for CAFM/CAFS certification testing are available on Wednesday, September 3, at 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and at 1-4 p.m.

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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 you'll have the entire Membership learn about the great work you're doing.

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U.S. Legislative Issues

FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro Steps Down; Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Truck Safety; and President, Transportation Secretary Continue Support for V2V Communication.

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NAFA States Congress Must Develop Long-Term Fix To Highway Trust Fund Issue

The U.S. Congress passed a short-term fix to provide funding for the Highway Trust Fund on July 31, just before August recess, but their work is not done yet, according to NAFA. "Congress must develop a long-term solution to this significant issue that has been plaguing the United States for more than a decade," said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "We applaud Congress for taking action to provide a short-term patch, but they have once again kicked the can down the road and have not resolved the root issue."

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Canadian Legislative Issues

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) launched a new safety clinic for senior drivers called "CarFit" during CAOT’s annual meeting in New Brunswick recently. The program's goal is to improve driver safety for older motorists by educating them on the safety features installed in newer vehicles.

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GM Recalls Another 718,000 Vehicles

GM's latest recall brings the total number of vehicles the company has brought back in, since the beginning of the year, to more than 26 million. And when added to the service actions announced by competitors as varied as Ford, BMW, and Toyota, the industry overall is fast approaching the 45 million mark, well surpassing the previous record, set in 2004, when 34.1 million vehicles were called back for safety problems.

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Feds Push For New Laws To Speed Recalls, Raise Fines

A record-setting year for recalls and high-profile problems with General Motors and Toyota are mixing together to create a cauldron of proposed laws aimed at making automakers be accountable or pay up in a significant way. In fact, some members of Congress and the Obama administration are pushing for changes that would force automakers to move more quickly to report potential problems and dramatically stiffen the penalties for attempting to skirt those rules.

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Ten SF Bay Area Governments To Add 90 Electric Vehicles To Fleets

Ten San Francisco Bay Area Governments recently added ninety all-electric vehicles to their fleets. Currently, this is the largest roll-out of a fleet of EVs in the entire U.S. These EVs consist of 64 Ford Focus Electrics, 23 Nissan LEAFs, and three Zenith vans, which had a total cost of 2.8 million funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).

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Consumers Give Mixed Messages In Survey Of Latest Vehicles

J.D. Power and Associates' latest study finds that, on the whole, car buyers are slightly less pleased with the new cars, trucks, and crossovers they are being offered this year. But the survey of recent buyers did find gains in owner satisfaction when it comes to improvements in vehicle fuel economy.

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NAFA Welcomes New Members And Affiliates!

NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- 43 new fleet professionals in all!

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Celebrating Membership Milestones

Congratulations this month go to Club NAFA member Sandra Klontz; Carl H. Monheit, CAFM; and Josie B. Sharp, CAFM. Thank you for being a part of the NAFA family.

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NAFA’s International Fleet Academy, November 5-7: Seating Is Limited So Register Today!

NAFA will be hosting the 4th Annual International Fleet Academy November 5-7 at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. Take advantage of early-bird pricing on registration. Crack the code of global fleet management!

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Updated Membership Records Mean Maximum Networking Opportunities

NAFA will soon be developing the 2015 Membership Directory. 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 information is correct so that you can stay in touch with your NAFA membership peers, and they can stay in touch with you.

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NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp: Get Your Career In Gear This October!

NAFA’s CAFM Boot Camp is the intense forum where certification students can get face-to-face instruction on some of the more difficult concepts in the CAFM course materials. You can be a part of it this fall! NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp returns on October 17-19, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.

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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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Now Available: NAFA's Fleet Information Management Guide

NAFA’s Fleet Information Management Guide provides a thorough review of the fundamentals of fleet information management and management systems, while reviewing system selection and technology options to consider.

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Fleet Professional Job Postings

Virginia and Maryland area; Lincoln, CA; Boynton Beach, FL; Huntsville, AL; Surrey, BC; Burnaby, BC; San Bernardino County, CA; Moline, IL; Providence, RI; and St. John, NF.

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Early-bird pricing for NAFA's EFMS in Montreal ends next Monday. Don't let savings pass you by! Click here to register now!

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