NAFA Institute & Expo

The I&E Experience

NAFA I&E Keynote: Donna Setaro And Move Over Laws

Donna Setaro is the Founder of the Move Over Awareness Campaign in New Jersey, and has given over 450 presentations regarding the Move Over law to over 55,000 people. "Most presentations I give are to an audience of around 300 people. On average, less than 15 percent in that audience are aware of the existence of Move Over laws." Donna Setaro will be a keynote speaker at NAFA's 2016 Institute & Expo, April 19-22 in Austin, Texas.

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Test Drive NAFA's CAFM^®/CAFS^® Program At I&E!

If you've been thinking about working towards your CAFM^® or CAFS^® designation, but are still on the fence about doing so, you're in luck! If you are planning to attend the Institute and Expo this April 19-22, you will have the chance to take the program for a test drive!

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Join Us For The Fleet Excellence Awards Gala

NAFA will be hosting the Fleet Excellence Awards Gala on Tuesday, April 19 at the Austin Convention Center. The Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY) are true industry awards for the fleet management profession. New for 2016: The gala will be a plated dinner! Find out more inside!

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Education

Fuel Savings

With the recent decline in gasoline and diesel fuel prices how has that affected fuel saving initiatives that were put in place during the $4.00 per gallon and up days? Has fuel saving and anti-idle initiatives been lowered in priority? Are vendors of fuel saving devices and programs still pushing their wares or have they diversified? Attend the Fuel Savings panel discussion and learn the answers to these questions.

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How To Improve Equipment Utilization With Smart Sharing Practices

Local government’s fleets have a long history of collaboration. This sharing of information was mostly done between neighboring communities and at a very small scale. With the emergence of companies such as Lyft, Uber, and Airbnb, citizens are changing the way they think about access versus ownership. How will this shift in mentality affect the government sector? Attend the How To Improve Equipment Utilization With Smart Sharing Practices to find out!

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Enhancing Officer Safety Behind The Wheel

This session will examine best practices in Enhancing Officer Safety Behind The Wheel. A distinguished panel of experts and fleet managers will discuss alternative technologies and fleet practices concerning: conspicuousness, strength of vehicular materials and ballistic protection, officer comfort, visibility and alertness dealing with various visual and mental distractions, and other vehicular features and characteristics that affect officer safety in the police car.

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DOT Rules And Regulatory Compliance: From Pickups To Big Rigs

DOT and regulatory compliance can be tricky, both for the novice and the expert. Regulations change and interpretations that are designed to add clarity can stir up more questions. The course DOT Rules And Regulatory Compliance: From Pickups To Big Rigs will remove the confusion and provide clear guidance to all fleet managers that operate regulated vehicles!

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IFA Pre-Con Session: Global Policy Development

Be sure to attend the International Fleet Academy Pre-Conference session Global Policy Development to learn more about the potentially confusing subject of creating a global fleet policy, and how to make it work for you! Not registered yet for this separate one-day event? Click into this article to register for the IFA today!

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Networking

Spend Some Quality Time With Chapter Peers At The Chapter Recognition Luncheon

The Chapter Recognition Luncheon returns on Tuesday, April 19, to give this important event the prominence it deserves. The event will include the presentation of NAFA’s Outstanding Chapter Service Awards, celebrating two individuals who exemplified the qualities of being a committed NAFA Chapter member.

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Come Experience The Annual Networking Reception

Mingle, discuss, learn, and share at the annual Networking Reception, Wednesday evening at the JW Marriott Hotel. NAFA makes it easy to strike up conversations with established thought leaders and fleet peers alike.

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NAFA Warning: Beware Of Misleading Housing Services Inquiries!

Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called either Global Housing Corp. or Exhibitor Housing Services, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography for any reason. If you are contacted by Exhibitor Housing Services or Global Housing Corp., DO NOT give any of your personal or financial data.

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There's still time to be a part of fleet's premier event of the year, the Institute & Expo. Become a sponsor today and expand your exposure!

Make sure you stand out among your competitors! Sponsorship is a great way to get your company name out there while supporting NAFA. NAFA Institute & Expo sponsorship opportunities will carry your message to prospects and customers who visit you at the show plus thousands of industry decision makers before, during, and after the event. Build upon the solid foundation of your booth investment by taking advantage of unique sponsorship and advertising placements.

If you have any questions on sponsorship, please contact Scott Groves at 770.576.4971 or nafa@naylor.com.

Click here to see all of the 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibitor Spotlight

Company: U.S. Bank Voyager® Fleet Cards

Booth #: 1406

Fleets across the United States put their trust in U.S. Bank. Our solutions are backed by 24/7 service from fleet professionals who are proud to deliver card programs, fuel financing, freight payment and merchant services.

Company: Volvo Cars North America

Booth #: 441

At Volvo Fleet, everything we do starts with people. To make people’s lives easier, safer, and better is something that comes naturally to us.

Company: Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Booth #: 509

Alamo Group (TX) Inc. is a market leader in the right-of-way vegetation management industry, and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial mowing equipment.

Company: MiX Telematics
Booth #: 209
MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to customers managing more than 550,000 assets in more than 120 countries. In the U.S., MiX Telematics is known for providing the best customer support, including Service for Life on all solutions and dedicated account managers who proactively monitor customers’ systems for optimal use. The company's products and services provide fleets of all sizes with solutions for efficiency, safety, compliance and security.

Company: Grace Industries

Booth #: 1028

Grace Industries partners with telematics providers to provide away-from-vehicle, intrinsically safe, man-down motion alarm protection with GPS tracking for the Mobile Lane Worker.

Company: Digital Ally Inc

Booth #: 1332

Digital Ally™ provides advanced video recording equipment with back office software proven to increase driver safety, provide real-time asset tracking and protect against fraudulent claims, which are all simple to install, operate and maintain.

Company: Pulse by Safety F1rst

Booth #: 1035

Pulse is a proven, cost effective rear-end collision avoidance system that can measurably reduce the risk of being rear-ended. Pulse is a small electronic device which connects to the wiring for the OEM third brake light. When you step on the brake pedal, Pulse causes the 3rd brake light to pulse 4 times. With Pulse, distracted drivers are 69% more likely to notice you braking and the reaction time of the vehicle behind you is improved by almost 50%. Risk rating improvements can translate to lower insurance rates.

Company: Novus, Inc.

Booth #: 1026

Since 1974, NOVUS, the windshield repaid inventor, has successfully performed millions of quality auto glass repairs and replacements by more than 2,000 NOVUS locations worldwide.

Company: ETE Reman

Booth #: 618

ETE REMAN, the 2nd largest transmission remanufacturer in the US, offers customized powertrain programs to meet your fleets performance and budget needs.

Company: AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

Booth #: 1311

AAMCO, the world’s largest transmission specialists, also offers maintenance and total car care services to provide a one stop solution for your entire fleet.

Company: FleetHelp Consulting Div. of Brewington & Company

Booth #: 1125

FleetHelp Consulting is an independent fleet asset and management consulting practice serving public and private sector clients across the US and Canada since 1997.

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