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NAFA Fleet Management Association

Monday, August 17, 2015
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NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
NAFA Chapter Meetings are where big questions get answered. Case in point, the Pacific Southwest Chapter's session on July 22 at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in Diamond Bar, CA. The subjects -- air quality management, new technologies, sustainability. and grants to make those changes -- didn't have a single "lightweight" in the bunch.

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Perhaps you’ve been curious about participating in your chapters at a greater level. Now is the perfect time to learn more about it. The people involved in every aspect of NAFA are just like you: fleet professionals who made the choice of giving some of their time to the Association because they want to help their industry and colleagues.

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NAFA's Connecticut and New York-InterCounty Chapters invite members and guests for a joint chapter meeting at the Norwalk DoubleTree Inn, on September 17, 10:00am -1:30pm. We will be discussing necessary skills that are vital to succeeding in fleet and what has been learned about the field of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversions, and where it is heading.

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Fleet managers need to stay ahead of the game when dealing with controversial fleet issues; from legalized marijuana to right-to-carry laws, to driverless cars, and more. There’s a lot going on in the world that has the potential to radically impact your fleet. Do you know what they are? Have you adjusted any policies? What should you be doing to reduce your risk, stay legal wherever your vehicles are, and comply in any circumstance?

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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
Alexander Barton will fill the new role for NAFA and hold the position of Director of Accreditation Development. He previously worked with NAFA on business development which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo. During that time, he helped NAFA launch the Green Zone pavilion, Green Fleet Ride & Drive, and the Green Fleet Manager of the Year award.

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NAFA’s CAFM® Boot Camp is the key to your best CAFM®/CAFS testing performance, this September 22-24, in Gatineau PQ, Canada (near Ottawa)! Registration Ends In September - Don't Miss Out! Register Today!

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Get ready for NAFA's September edition of the 2015 webinar series, Alternative Fuels And Sustainability. The webinar takes place Wednesday, September 2, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time). NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members!

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The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- returns for 2016 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 2016 renewal year that your company can elect to participate in this option.

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"I am sure there are many fleet professional who have been considering pursuing some kind of professional development, but need a little nudge to get started." Special thanks to Autosphere FleetDigest for providing the opportunity for NAFAConnection to reprint this column.

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NAFA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
"We wanted all of our members to understand fundamentally not only why we built the program, but we wanted to emphasize that the program was designed by fleet managers for fleet managers," Claude said.

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"I joined NAFA specifically for the CAFM® program," Ruth said. "Once I actually went through the program, I was asked to sit on the Certification Committee because I was a very enthusiastic champion of the program as I was going through it." CAFM® is the industry standard in fleet education and makes a difference for fleet professionals all across North America every day.

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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
Find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of all throughout the summer. Details inside!

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Join us on September 23-25 for the NAFA/FLAGFA/FUFMA Joint Conference with NAFA’s Sunshine State Chapter. The Keynote Speaker for the event will be Former NAFA Law Enforcement Group Chair, Commissioner Robert Martinez, New York Police Department Fleet.

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NAFA's Alabama Chapter is holding their annual conference in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama. In addition to having NAFA CEO, Phillip Russo, CAE, as an honorable guest speaker, attendees can expect three days of dynamic and knowledgeable speakers AND evening events! Be here October 4-6, 2015 at Orange Beach, Alabama!

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American Traffic Solutions
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
NAFA Weighs in on EPA RFS Proposal, Federal Drug Testing Advisory Board Recommends Hair Testing, and White House Announces Nominee for Top Trucking and Bus Regulator.

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On June 16, 2015, the government of British Columbia opened a public consultation Website on tougher penalties for distracted driving linked to the use of devices such as cell phones while driving. Overall, the government received more than 10,000 submissions and comments during the four-week long consultation.

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REMARKETING STRATEGY WITH THOMAS WEBB
Despite continuing economic uncertainty, wholesale automotive markets continued to enjoy growing volumes and stable pricing in the second quarter. Retail markets had higher volumes on narrower margins. F&I income and greater operating efficiencies kept profits at record highs.

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Ranger Design Inc
NAFA AFFILIATES FORUM
"There is no doubt that fleet professionals who attend the I&E do so to enhance their knowledge. How do we know that? Over 90 percent of the fleet professionals spent all six hours on the Expo Floor and want more Expo hours for the next year’s I&E in Austin, Texas. The Affiliates Committee challenge is: how can we add more value/education to the Expo?"

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NAFA’s CAFM® Boot Camp is a great way for NAFA Affiliates to network and get to know clients and future clients! Learn more about the requirements and skills of fleet management and hear about what the fleet issues and concerns of today from those in the classes.

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NAFA offers Affiliates a survey service to poll the NAFA membership and an E-Broadcast Service to help you get your promotional message out. These services can give you a solid idea of the marketplace, what fleet is looking for, and provides you the means to get your information to them. Slots are limited, so reserve your broadcast options today!

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sales of new vehicles will continue to inch upwards through 2016, but could ultimately be limited by the diminished purchasing power of the younger "Millennial Generation," according to economists from the National Association of Auto Dealers (NADA). Sales of new cars and light trucks will continue their post-recession climb, reaching an all-time high of 17.46 million vehicles in 2016, said Steven Szakaly, Chief Economist of NADA.

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Mazda North American said on August 4 that it is recalling 206,000 SUVs that may have rusted suspension parts — less than two months after the U.S. government opened an investigation. The Japanese automaker said the recall covers about 193,000 2007-2014 CX-9 SUVs in the United States with front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.

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A pair of "white-hat" researchers took control of a Tesla Model S electric car and switched it off while the car was running at low speeds. They identified a collection of six security flaws that permitted the hack.

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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA welcomes more than 30 new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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NAFA thanks James Rallo, Debbie Griffin-Henegan, and Charles Scharmen 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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Work zone protocol also extends to law enforcement and emergency vehicles, with their drivers extended into the roadway to do their job. And yet there is a persistent lack of knowledge, and sometimes outright ignorance, of these laws. In the September/October issue of FLEETSolutions, NAFA looks into Move Over laws and work zone safety.

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In early-July, NAFA Fleet Management Association announced the formation of an Accreditation Development Committee to oversee NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. "We are excited to have these invaluable members take the lead in overseeing our Sustainable Program," said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "NAFA’s Board of Directors and I are certain that they will ensure the program’s success."

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INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Element Fleet Management announced the appointment of Trish Marks to Regional Vice President of Business Development. The company also announced the appointment of Art Cohen as Manager of its Commercial Truck Center (CTC), located in Virginia Beach.

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SUSTAINABILITY
 
Republished with permission from Fleet Management Weekly, Mike Sheldrick discusses sustainable practices and NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program with CALSTART Senior Vice President Bill Van Amburg. Learn about the NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program, developed in collaboration with CALSTART, through this interview.

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China’s policymakers are working on a new initiative for spurring the usage of green vehicles, taking their cue from measures previously launched in the state of California. Two schemes are currently being drafted that will seek to incentivize the development or purchase of "new energy" vehicles by both automobile companies and consumers in China.

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A new survey from the International Monetary Fund shows that the UK government is still providing billions of pounds in subsidies to fossil fuels, while on the other hand cutting support for renewables. Analysis of the report done by the RenewableUK Association implies the UK Government is still paying billions of pounds in subsidies to the UK fossil fuel industry, while at the same time making false overtures over the need to cut renewable subsidies to save average homeowners money on their energy bills.

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NAFA STORE
How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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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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