NAFA Connection

 

NAFA CEO Phil Russo, CAE: Important News About the Future Of NAFA

"The NAFA Code of Regulations has remained almost entirely the same since NAFA’s inception in 1957, nearly 60 years ago. Clearly, much has changed since that time. Couple massive changes with the findings from our recent scans, and...you can begin to understand why the Board of Trustees is considering an extensive revision of the Association’s bylaws. The Board knows that NAFA needs to change to keep pace with, and, ultimately, stay ahead of the forces impacting the fleet profession."

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We'll Find Out Who The "Smartest" Chapters Are At The 2016 Institute & Expo!

To promote a little healthy competition between Chapters, NAFA will be awarding one Chapter with a free CAFM^® enrollment at the annual Chapter Recognition Luncheon, Tuesday afternoon, April 19 NAFA’s 2016 Institute & Expo in Austin, Texas!

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Go To Dinner And The Expo With NAFA's I&E Registration Challenge!

Do you know someone who isn't a member of NAFA who would still like to attend our Institute and Expo in Austin this April? Then you need to take part in our I&E Registration Challenge! We're also offering free one year NAFA memberships to non-members who sign up for four day I&E passes! Find out more inside!

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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 Considering Major Changes To Its Bylaws

The NAFA Board of Trustees recently made known they are considering major changes to the Association's bylaws. NAFA will host a free webinar where you can learn the details of this conversation, ask any questions you may have, and voice your thoughts and ideas. NAFA encourages you to inform yourself of these changes and become a part of the conversation! Register NOW for this important webinar.

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NAFA Adds Two Associations To Stable Of Partners

In late-March NAFA announced that the National Property Management Association (NPMA) and the Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors (CAFS) joined the ever-growing list of organizations partnering with the Association. NAFA’s agreement with NPMA calls for the associations to collaborate on educational endeavors and mutually support each others' individual certification programs. NAFA’s agreement with CAFS gives Canadian fleet managers access to NAFA’s CAFM^® program while providing NAFA exclusive endorsement of the program.

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NAFA has completely unbundled the certification program and you can earn a "Certificates of Completion" in any of the eight education competencies! Take a single discipline that is relevant to your current needs or employment and get immediate recognition upon successfully completing an exam on that discipline.

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Register For CAFM^®/CAFS^® Online Boot Camp: Information Management!

NAFA’s CAFM^®/CAFS^® Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice; so if you're looking to get your Information Management certificate this upcoming year, enroll for the next Boot Camp webinar: Information Management! This webinar takes place Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 & 4, so don't miss out!

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NAFA's Institute & Expo provides education that is designed to meet your specific fleet needs. Need proof? Great Expo hall, terrific keynotes including "big data" presentation from Dan Ricci of IBM, and more! Inside is a small sampling of the hot-button topics affecting fleet right now and being discussed at NAFA's Institute & Expo, April 19-22 in Austin, Texas! NAFA's 2016 I&E registration is at www.nafainstitute.org!

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NAFA’s International Fleet Academy on April 18, 2016 at the Austin Convention Center will dig deep into what it means for fleet managers when their companies and organizations go global. You must register separately for this one-day event so don't miss out -- register now!

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Meet with colleagues working in the same fleet segment as you at I&E’s Friday morning workshops! Whether you have a Pharmaceuticals or a utility fleet, a government or a university fleet, NAFA’s Institute & Expo provides you the opportunity to share experiences and concerns at the industry workshops on the morning of Friday, April 22.

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NAFA's Institute & Expo: Be Aware Of Our "No Conflict" Policy

In the interest of fairness to everyone involved at the conference, please keep in mind the following established I&E policy: NAFA requests that companies and groups refrain from scheduling events which conflict with our exposition or session hours. In kind, NAFA requests that conference registrants be mindful of this policy.

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The I&E Expo Floor Opens Wednesday, April 20

The largest fleet product and service show for the fleet profession is at the I&E. For two days, the Expo floor will be decked out with the game-changing items that will bring efficiency, safety, value, and sustainability to your fleet. This is one show you can't afford to miss!

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U.S. Legislative Issues

Federal Highway Administration Announces Grants to Test Alternatives to Gas Tax; Senators Push for Stronger RFS Rule; Hearing Held to Examine Government’s Role in Autonomous Vehicle Technology; DOT to Hold Public Meetings on Automated Vehicles; and FTC Sues Volkswagen over Fraudulent Claims Made in Marketing Campaigns.

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Federal Budget 2016: Bill Morneau’s first budget as Finance Minister delivered more or less as promised, highlighting themes and commitments that were raised during the 2015 election campaign and telegraphed during the last few months.

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General Motors Found Liable In First Verdict Over Ignition Switch Defect

A U.S. jury found General Motors liable on March 30 for a defective ignition switch that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles, but declined to award any damages to two people who said they were injured in a car accident caused by the defect.

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Volkswagen And Fleet Investments B.V. Close The Sale Of LeasePlan

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and the Dutch company Fleet Investments B.V. achieved closing on the sale of leasing and fleet management company LeasePlan Corporation N.V. to a consortium of investors. The total value of the transaction amounts to about EUR 3.7 billion (roughly $4,130,199,000,000).

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Feds Warn Of Potential Cyberattacks On Cars

The FBI and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said researchers have identified vulnerabilities in cars made as recently as the 2014 model year that highlight a troubling trend in auto cybersecurity, citing a report that was conducted in 2015.

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Startup Company Zoox Gets OK To Test Self-Driving Cars In CA

Zoox Inc., a relatively unknown startup with the goal of building fully autonomous vehicles, was granted permission by California to test self-driving cars on public roads in the state. This marks the 12th company to receive such a permit.

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J.D. Power Tool Helps To Standardize Recall Data

In response to the number of vehicle recalls, technical service bulletins, and complaints continuing to set records each year, J.D. Power developed a new application to help auto industry professionals analyze vehicle safety data more efficiently. The company launched an online application that can integrate National Highway Traffic Safety Administration information with their automotive data.

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NAFA Welcomes New Members And Affiliates!

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

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Celebrating Membership Milestones

It is the strength of our members like Mary Daniel; Milton Reid; Jeffrey Thomas; Christopher Amos, CAFM^®; Claude Masters, CAFM^®; and Richard Teebay that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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Thank You, 2016 I&E Media Sponsors!

NAFA thanks the publications that have recognized and publicized the benefits of NAFA's Institute & Expo to their readership! Your publication can play a crucial role at the fleet event of the year for fleet professionals. Find out how!

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Tesla Charging Stations Will Soon Outnumber Gas Stations In New York City

Tesla Motors Founder Elon Musk is intent on making owning one of his electric sedans as easy and mainstream as owning a gasoline-powered vehicle. Musk is so big on the idea that he just gave the green light to expand the company's network of charging stations to 105 in Manhattan by March 31.

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First Midwest Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Is Producing Tank-Car Loads Of Fuel

Poet Inc., the nation’s first commercial-scale producer of cellulosic ethanol, is shipping the fuel from its plant in Emmetsburg, IA, and could hit full production by the end of 2016. The plant, completed in 2014 with Dutch partner Royal DSM, has shipped tank-car loads of fuel in recent months.

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Luxury Automakers Dominate Long-Range Electric Vehicle Market

Currently, electric powertrains are limited in the class of vehicles they serve and are primarily limited to the luxury market and high price points. Luxury electric vehicles will eventually have a trickle-down effect, but there are still untapped markets to take advantage of in the electric vehicle segment.

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Low Gas Prices Create A Detour On The Road To Greater Fuel Economy

With a crucial midterm review of federal fuel-economy rules to begin this summer, automakers are expected to seek adjustments to the government’s formula for increasing mileage and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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UPS Investing $100 Million In Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Trucks

UPS, the global shipping giant, recently announced that they will be investing $100 million in the alternative fuel infrastructure by purchasing 380 new Kenworth T680 tractors, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Judge Gives Volkswagen Another Month To Come Up With Diesel Fix

Volkswagen and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been working under a judge's deadline to come to an agreement on a fix for the company's diesel emission issues. That deadline was March 24, but it has now been extended until April 21. But there is a catch: If both parties cannot come to an agreement in the next month, the issue may go to trial.

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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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Make An Investment! Get NAFA's Financial Management Guide!

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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Fleet Professional Job Postings

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International Fleet Academy is Monday, April 18 – perfect for learning and networking for global fleet managers. Register now -- click here!

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