NAFA Connection

Strength In Numbers: I&E 2015 Proves Bigger Is Better

"There is strength in numbers, and nobody can come close to NAFA’s numbers. More than 2,300 people (2,365 to be exact) attended I&E 2015. That’s strength. That’s NAFA."

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NAFA's New York-InterCounty Hit The New York Auto Show

While brochures and sales materials are helpful, there is no replacement for seeing actual vehicles in person. On April 7, that’s what awaited the New York-InterCounty Chapter of NAFA, which held its annual New York International Auto Show meeting last month. Special thanks to Subaru and GM, which donated tickets to the event.

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The 2015 Institute & Expo Chapter Challenge Winners Are...

The data tells the tale and the winners are in for the 2015 Institute & Expo Chapter Challenge. Which chapters won the four prizes? Find out inside!

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Be A Part Of Ontario Chapter's Annual Charity Golf Outing!

On May 28, the Ontario Chapter will hold their Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament, returning to the Copper Creek Golf Club. This golf outing will benefit SickKids Hospital. NAFA's chapters make their annual golf outings into the event members look forward to all year, and with an aim to helping out a worthy charity, Ontario's golf outing will be even better.

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Bring NAFA's High Quality Education To Your Next Chapter Meeting!

NAFA's education is hitting the road - let us come to your next chapter meeting! NAFA educational events are perfect for your chapter education requirements. NAFA offers chapters the ability to experience up to two modules from NAFA's seminars. These modules can include education from NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management (EFMS) seminar; NAFA's Masters Seminar; NAFA's CAFM^® Boot Camp; or the Asset Management Test Drive Option. You pick the topics and the level you want!

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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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NAFA’s CAFM^® Boot Camp is the Key to Your Best CAFM^® Testing Performance! Register Today!

NAFA’s CAFM^® Boot Camp is the key to your best CAFM^®/CAFS testing performance, this June 6-8, at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites, Chicago, IL! Register today and be a part of this exceptional education opportunity.

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Register Now To Accelerate Your Fleet Knowledge With NAFA's EFMS In Chicago, IL!

This June, don't miss NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar! This seminar is the perfect opportunity for newer fleet professionals as well as those who would like a refresher about the fundamentals of managing a successful fleet. When you attend, you will have the opportunity to connect with other fleet professionals face-to-face and learn about new and emerging practices in the field. Register for NAFA's EFMS on or before this Friday, May 8, 2015 to take advantage of early bird pricing!

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NAFA's 2015 Webinar Series Continues With "Could Your Company Be Liable For Distracted Driving Crashes?"

Get ready for NAFA's May edition of the 2015 webinar series, Could Your Company be Liable for Distracted Driving Crashes? This webinar takes place on Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time). NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members!

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Learn More About NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program

Signifying a revolutionary step in how fleets define and adhere to sustainable practices, NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program is a tool for fleet management professionals to help increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and conserve fuel for their businesses.

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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Old Dominion, Atlanta, New Jersey, New York InterCounty, Chesapeake, Tri-State, Ontario, and Greater Pittsburgh.

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U.S. Legislative Issues

New Report Finds U.S. Driving Rates Up, Virginia Could Serve as a Model for Funding Transportation Projects, NAFA Partners with EEI to Consider Solutions for Expediting Utility Fleet Response, and NAFA Weighs in on Senate Finance Committee Request for Tax Code Improvements.

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Canadian Legislative Issues

Mayor Denis Coderre Wants More Electric Cars In Montreal and NB Power Offers Free Electric Public Charging Stations.

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Wholesale Prices Decline In March, But Still Show Long Term Gains

Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) fell 0.5 percent in March. (Naturally, prices rose before the seasonal adjustment.) March’s decline pushed the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to a reading of 124.5, which was virtually identical to its year-ago reading of 124.4.

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NAFA Marketing & Sales: It’s Late, It’s Late, It’s Late, But Not Too Late

Republished with permission by Fleet Management Weekly, the following information is essential for any trade show exhibitor, or any Affiliate deciding when to become an exhibitor. While based in the context of NAFA's 2015 Institute & Expo, the strategies discussed will help exhibitors perform better and make the most of their experiences.

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Thank You, Institute & Expo Sponsors!

Give a round of applause to the fine companies and organizations that sponsored the 2015 Institute & Expo. And while you're there, consider exhibiting at the 2016 Institute & Expo in Austin, Texas! Details inside!

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NHTSA To Act In Slow-moving Jeep, Takata Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), following several weeks of trial balloons and direct hints that it was dissatisfied with the speed of recalls and would take action to remedy the problem, confirmed in late-April that it was taking firm action in the long-running Jeep and Takata recalls.

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Fiat Chrysler Recalls 58,000 Older Vehicles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said it will recall about 58,000 older cars and SUVs equipped with manual transmissions to replace clutch ignition interlock switches. The company said the wire in the switches was recalled in a previous campaign. The recall covers 43,874 2006 Jeep Liberty and Wrangler SUVs and Dodge Viper cars in the United States, along with 2,944 in Canada, 706 in Mexico, and 11,309 elsewhere.

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Self-driving Cars Will Be Safer, But Surprises Will Happen

Self-driving cars are promising to make our roadways much safer, but there will be unintended consequences that will need a consistent national legal and regulatory framework, according to experts who spoke at the opening of a major engineering conference in late-April.

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NAFA Welcomes New Members And Affiliates!

NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- we're happy to be working with you!

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Celebrating Membership Milestones

NAFA thanks Club NAFA members Christopher Hill, Greg Asadoorian, Jay Domeseck, Leland Ross, Charles Woolard, and Donna Bibbo, CAFM^®, for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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Register For These 2015 NAFA Education Events Now!

NAFA offers a number of introductory and advanced seminars, international events, and certification boot camps throughout the year. Professional development is important for fleet professionals to succeed in their organization/company and to keep on top of the latest trends. All educational programs are designed to enhance the learners’ experience, share best practices, form a dialogue among attendees, and create an interactive environment. All events are taught by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) whom are knowledgeable, seasoned fleet managers and suppliers.

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Are EVs Losing Their Buzz?

Sales of new electric cars and hybrids, according to automotive research and shopping site Edmunds.com, are at their lowest level since 2011 — the first full year of sales for the groundbreaking Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and Nissan's all-electric Leaf. So car makers are paring prices in an effort to get them moving.

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AAA's Top Green Vehicle Is 2015 Tesla

The 2015 Tesla Model S P85D earned the top score in the 2015 AAA Green Car Guide, the motor club announced on April 20. The Palo Alto-based automaker’s car is featured with more than eighty other green vehicles in the 2015 AAA Green Car Guide. The best green car value award went to the 2014 Nissan Versa SV.

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Oil Makes A Comeback In Pennsylvania

In the last decade, large-scale mining corporations have come to seek a new Pennsylvania fuel bonanza in the Marcellus shale fields. Pennsylvania was where the American oil industry started, well before it moved southwest to places like Texas, and now it is experiencing a renaissance.

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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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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 and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.

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Let NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals Give You Valuable Fleet-Protecting Information

The NAFA Law Guide for Fleet Professionals should be an integral part of every fleet professional’s resources, providing a wealth of knowledge on key legal subjects; the kind of guidance that can help keep you from needing more extensive services.

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Fleet Professional Job Postings

West Palm Beach, FL; Fort Worth, TX; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Toronto, ON; Oakville, ON; Portland, OR; Riverside, CA; Santa Monica, CA; San Diego, CA; Detroit, MI; Mississauga, ON; Murrieta, CA; Richmond, VA; Los Angeles, CA; and Baltimore, MD.

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The Essentials In Fleet Management Seminar returns June 1-3, in Chicago, IL. For more information and to register today, click here. Early bird pricing ends this Friday, May 8!

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