NAFA's Wisconsin Chapter Finds Spring And New Cars Just 'Round The Corner

Some may argue the first sign of spring is the famous groundhog coming out to view his shadow, or the first appearance of a robin at the feeder. But true die-hard fleet professionals in NAFA's Wisconsin Chapter know spring is getting near when they attend the yearly Milwaukee Auto Show.

Over 75 fleet professional came out of winter hibernation to attend this much anticipated event, co-located with NAFA Wisconsin's chapter meeting. After a hearty lunch, attendees sat back to hear what will soon be coming down the road, as told by seven representatives of the major OEMs.

Followed by a brief business meeting, attendees then were allowed in to the Auto Show, a special benefit of attending this NAFA chapter meeting.

While attendees relished the access of early entry to the show floor before everyone else, a collective sigh could be heard by the auto detailers, who had spent hours dusting and polishing the vehicles on display. Members eagerly test-sat the vehicles an hour before general admission opened.

Not all of the vehicles on display may be ideally suited to fleets, but that doesn’t stop us from thinking, "what if?"

Special thanks to Tom Krause, Purchasing/Fleet Manager, Financial Services, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, for material in this article.