NAFA Connection

NAFA Fleet Management Association

Monday, September 02, 2014
ARI®
THE FIRST WORD
NAFA has been informed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that the agency lacks data on the safety performance of managed fleets with single-unit trucks. FMCSA has stated they would welcome input from NAFA's membership. We have developed a "beta" survey to see if NAFA members can provide the type of information FMCSA would need to make informed decisions about managed versus unmanaged fleets. We welcome your participation!

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NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
Gibbens' retirement from the Fleet of Henrico County was commemorated with a retrospective of twenty years of change within the fleet industry. Gibbens was NAFA's 29th President during 2005-2007, and was one of the founding members of the Old Dominion Chapter.

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The NAFA Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York-InterCounty Chapters held their first annual tri-state Chapter Meeting on Monday, August 11 at Citizens Bank Park. The meeting was a great success with 135 attendees on a beautiful, sunny day. The event was sponsored by 28 vendors and their tremendous support was truly appreciated.

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Syngenta Crop Protection in Greensboro, NC, was about as far away as one can get from wintry weather on August 12. For the Carolinas Chapter, however, t'was (a little bit like) the season, as it was their Annual Toys for Tots "Christmas In August" Meeting.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to play a round of golf at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates, while networking with your NAFA Chicago Chapter associates! This terrific event will be held on Thursday, September 18. The shotgun start is 1:00 PM.

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PARS - Professional Automotive Relocation Services, Inc.
NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
NAFA is presenting a brief quick-button survey to gauge member interest in a fleet discipline "certificates of completion" program. This program will provide a certificate to people who pass individual fleet study modules. Participants in this survey will be eligible to win in a random drawing for one $100 gift card to Amazon.com.

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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, and do so with early-bird savings, but don't delay. This terrific deal ends September 15!

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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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The NAFA Foundation was incorporated in 1976 as a not-for-profit entity conforming to all provisions under IRS 501(c)(3) and 509(a). The Foundation continues to maintain this status and its mission is the same as the originally conceived purpose, supporting the advancement of the automotive industry through promotion and encouragement of education and research projects; directing project goals and objectives; and receiving, administering, and disbursing grants and contributions.

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NAFA leads the way in sharing fleet information, networking connections, and the ideas and innovations that drive the profession...and you get it all with NAFA's FLEETSolutions magazine, a benefit of your NAFA membership!

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LeasePlan USA
UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
Sunshine State, Quebec, Mid-America, North Central, Tri-State, St. Louis Gateway, New England, NorCal-Northern Nevada, Chicago, Greater Pittsburgh, North Central, Mid-West, and Old Dominion.

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NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter will be a part of the NAFA, the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA), and the Florida Utility Fleet Managers Association (FUFMA) 2014 Fall Conference Meeting tomorrow, September 3-5, in St Pete Beach, FL.

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NAFA’s Alabama Chapter is hosting the 2014 Southern Regional Conference on October 5-7. This event at the Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach, AL, promises three days of dynamic, knowledgeable speakers with evening events and networking opportunities.

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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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American Traffic Solutions
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
NHTSA Moves Closer to Regulating Vehicle-To-Vehicle Technology, NHTSA Launches Recall Database, and Natural Gas Parity Provision Not Approved in the Final Highway Bill.

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Additional Investment For British Columbia Clean Technology Project, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu Adopts Electric Vehicles, and New Taxi Policy in Montreal.

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ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties
INDUSTRY NEWS
On August 20, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled its new online search tool that allows the public to easily discover if they’re vehicle needs to take a trip to the dealer. Those wanting to know can simply go to www.safercar.gov/vinlookup and enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). All major light vehicle and motorcycle brands can be searched.

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PHH Arval announced in mid-August that it will fully transition to the Element Fleet Management brand before the close of 2014. In a deal in early-July, Canadian finance company Element Financial Corporation purchased PHH's FMC wing. Element Financial Corp. was founded in 2007.

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that a class of 2,300 individuals working for FedEx Ground was misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. As a result, FedEx may owe its workforce of drivers hundreds of millions of dollars.

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The U.S. auto industry will have to offer more discounts to maintain demand as prices for used cars decline. With auto sales recovering from their recession-era slump, the industry's supply of used cars has started to rise again, driving down prices.

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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- 42 new fleet professionals in all!

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Congratulations this month go to Carl F. Gloutnay, Gene J. Lusnek, and Tom Lubas. Thank you for being a part of the NAFA family.

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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 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. Learn about the exciting roster of presentations that await you when you attend this year's IFA!

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INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Former U.S. Attorney David Kelley has been appointed as the government monitor who will supervise Toyota Motor Corp.’s safety. Kelley will review Toyota’s policies, safety procedures, and verify the accuracy of its public statements. The monitor position is part of a settlement in March, whereby Toyota paid a record $1.2 billion penalty and admitted it misled U.S. consumers in 2009 and 2010 about problems with its cars over unintended acceleration.

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Chrysler Group tapped its head of purchasing to lead a new office that will oversee safety issues and regulatory compliance as scrutiny over the industry’s safety record grows. In the new role, Scott Kunselman will report directly to CEO Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler said in mid-August. Tom Finelli, 44, Chrysler’s current director for global standardization, will assume responsibility for North American purchasing and supplier quality, effective immediately.

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SUSTAINABILITY
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) announced on August 20 the adoption of a new brand identity for the fuel, including a new logo and tagline: PROPANE Clean American Energy™. The new brand will replace PROPANE Exceptional Energy® branding.

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With new stations being built and more fleets converting, sales of natural gas as a vehicle fuel more than doubled expectations in Texas, Railroad Commissioner David Porter said. Texas is the third-biggest consumer of natural gas as a vehicle fuel behind California and New York, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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On August 22, fleet management company GE Capital Fleet Services announced an agreement with VNG.co, a national CNG fueling facility provider, to support the expansion of the CNG refueling infrastructure for light-duty fleet vehicles. With interest rising in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a lower-cost, low-emissions fuel for light-duty fleets, this cooperative effort is aimed at bringing fleet owners and CNG-fueled vehicles together.

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NAFA STORE
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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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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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
West Palm Beach, FL; Anchorage, AK; Riverside, CA; Vancouver, BC; Douglas County, CO; Lincoln, CA; Boynton Beach, FL; Huntsville, AL; and Surrey, BC.

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DID YOU KNOW?

NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp, October 17-19, is making a positive difference for many CAFM students! Find out more and register today. Click here!

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