NAFA's Executive Director, Phil Russo, CAE, looks back on a few of the notable achievements by the Association in 2010.
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NAFA is proud to announce it is among the initial members of The Center for Professional Fleet Certification ("The Center"), an alliance of fleet industry associations, entities, and universities formed to advance the fleet management profession by establishing standards of educational excellence.
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The 2011 Institute & Expo takes place April 9-12 in Charlotte, N.C. As of December 1, registrations are way above last year's pace. In fact, we already have close to 70 percent of the year-end number from 2009 with a full month to go! See what all the interest is about...
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In a letter sent to the members of the San Francisco Chapter of NAFA, Chapter Chair Chris Burgeson, CAFM, announced that the chapter has officially changed its name to the NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter.
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On December 2, NAFA held a very successful webinar on the topic of route optimization. Nearly 80 fleet managers took part in the Q&A session proving the effectiveness and popularity of the online webinars.
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A new study of company vehicle fleet crash rates reveals the top safety performers are companies with policies enacting a total ban on cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) and that establish strong consequences — including termination — for employees who violate such policies.
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New Ford Motor Company crash tests show that not all replacement vehicle parts are created equal when it comes to safety and the cost of repair when an accident occurs.
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Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported post-mortem testing results showing an increase in the level of drug involvement among fatally injured drivers over a five-year period from 2005 to 2009.
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In the spirit of the holiday season, Scion, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, has launched the Scion Holiday Mail Drop. This program offers active duty U.S. military personnel the opportunity to receive a Scion cinch sack filled with complimentary clothing and accessories.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a new safety regulation to help eliminate blind zones behind vehicles that can hide the presence of pedestrians, especially young children and the elderly.
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Some recent media reports have inaccurately characterized a Toyota Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) involving certain Camry, Camry Hybrid and Avalon as a recall, or have implied that customer vehicles may not have been repaired correctly. Toyota is providing the following facts to clarify and prevent potential misinformation.
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In the news: The EPA has finalized renewable energy standards; Congress has taken no action on extending the tax credits for biodiesel, propane, and natural gas; and the EPA is delaying its decision on whether to allow the use of E15 in model year 2001-2006 vehicles.
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In the news: Public transportation improvements were announced in Saskatchewan and Government of Canada partners with Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada.
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George Largay, who was involved in the "Remarketing Strategy" column for the past several years, retired in early December. NAFA wishes George and his wife many years of happiness in their retirement and we thank him for his work with the column over the years.
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Former NAFA President Gordon B. West and NAFA lawyer Willard H. DaSilva are among those celebrating membership milestones in December.
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NAFA was saddened to learn of the passing of NAFA Member Peter Van de Water, who died on November 19, 2010. Peter was a Member of the Association for over 30 years and had been very involved within the Inter-County Chapter.
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NAFA Member David Seavey, CAFM, and the City of Seattle were chosen as the top Green Fleet in North America during the Green Fleet Conference in San Diego last October.
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With more than 50 educational sessions, eight meal functions, and 9 hours of Expo time, the I&E gives you plenty of opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with your fellow fleet peers, so network, network, network!
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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will be here before you know it. Don't miss your opportunity to be in front of thousands of fleet professionals. The I&E takes place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. Reserve your exhibit space today!
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Dow Kokam and PVI have announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium polymer battery systems to power the first ever fully electric refuse trucks. The 26-ton, zero-emission truck will eliminate 130 tons of CO2 per truck per year.
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Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota's partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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Rapid urbanization, aging populations, and more demand for personal mobility globally present challenges today's vehicles will be hard-pressed to meet. Envisioning what that future will need gave birth to the Electric Networked Vehicle, or EN-V.
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Two Connecticut Taxi companies (Metro Taxi of West Haven and The Yellow Cab Company of Bloomfield) each ordered 20 Transit Connect Taxis with CNG preparation engine packages as they migrate their fleets to alternative fuel vehicles.
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General Motors is adding 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan over the next two years to significantly expand its vehicle electrification expertise and lead in the development of electric vehicles from hybrids to electric vehicles with extended-range capability, like the Chevrolet Volt.
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NAFA's Fuel Management Guide, Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide, Driver Transportation Options, and Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets are just a few of the products you can purchase at NAFA's online store. The NAFA store has products, CDs, and books to help you with all aspects of fleet management.
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Recent listings include jobs in Hillsboro, OR; Covington, KY; Yorktown, VA; Springfield, MO; Portland, ME; New York, NY; Evansville, IN
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Did you know that NAFA Chapters raise thousands of dollars for local charities each holiday season? See what your local Chapter is doing and how you can help. Click here for NAFA's Chapter Calendar.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: Philadelphia (Dec. 7), St. Louis Gateway (Dec. 8), Old Dominion (Dec. 8), New York (Dec. 8), Carolinas (Dec. 9), Inter-County (Dec. 9), New Jersey (Dec. 9), South Central (Dec. 9), NorCal-North Nevada (Dec. 9), and Quebec (Dec. 9).
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams — NAFA's U.S. and Canadian Legislative Counsels, respectively — supply monthly updates on legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.
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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.
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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.
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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.
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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.
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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.
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