Originally developed for the Chapter Recognition Luncheon at the 2013 I&E in Atlantic City, NJ, NAFA Vice President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM created a video utilizing photos from you, the NAFA membership, participating in chapter meetings. This presentation features shots across the chapter spectrum from all around North America.
On May 30, the Ontario Chapter held its annual golf tournament, deciding that after 20+ years at the same location that they needed to change it up. The chapter not only changed the venue, they also changed the format, making it a charity event.
The CAFM certification is the industry standard for fleet knowledge, and proof of that rests with the companies that choose to be Corporate Partners with NAFA in this outstanding program. In May, Coca-Cola announced the company would be signing on as a Corporate Partner with the Center for Professional Fleet Certification.
NAFA is conducting a survey on the issue of distracted driving. The survey takes a look at the makeup of organizational policies to see how widespread they are throughout the industry, what is included within the policies, and what barriers, if any, are preventing organizations from instituting such policies. The survey will be open until Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. (EST).
NAFA's 2013 Webinar Series -- free to NAFA members -- continues on Thursday, June 20 (1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern time) with Video Technology Transforms Fleets - Seeing 10 Percent Fuel Savings. NAFA webinars are available for free for NAFA Members and NAFA Affiliates as an exclusive benefit of membership. To sign up for this webinar please register by Wednesday, June 19.
NAFA's Mobile Portal is available 24/7 in a user-friendly mobile version, optimized for browsing on any smart phone, tablet, or other Web-enabled mobile device. Visit NAFAmobile.com and you will be automatically directed to some of the most popular NAFA links, publications, and tools.
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that Richard Battersby, CAFM, CPFP, Director, Fleet Services at the University of California, Davis, was named the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. Battersby has been an active member of NAFA for over 13 years, serving on both the national and local chapter level.
The EPA extends the comment period for Tie 3 proposal; legislation has been introduced to base the federal tax of LNG on the energy output rather than per gallon; the NTSB recommends CDL coverage for single-unit trucks; and the Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee looks at the RFS.
Announced during the launch of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada’s 2013 Eco-Run, Federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver underlined how this year’s vehicles are showcasing how innovation is changing Canada’s automotive industry. These innovative steps are helping Canadians to lower their annual fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
State legislators in Maine have approved a bill prohibiting the sale of corn-based ethanol. However, the ban only goes in effect if ten other states or a number of states with the collective population of thirty million pass similar bills. Maine’s bill is now in front of the state’s governor for signature, the final step necessary to make it law.
May marked the fifth consecutive monthly decline in wholesale used vehicle values. The positive news is that the drop was much smaller than what we have seen in previous months. In fact, wholesale used vehicle prices slipped just 0.1 percent in May.
In this month's Affiliates Forum, Affiliates Committee Vice Chair Alain Primeau says, "'customers vs. suppliers' will not be good enough. It will have to be Affiliate partners and fleet, teaming together with one goal in mind."
As much as twelve percent of red light violations – equal to an annual total of 7.3 million stoplight infractions annually – are the result of distracted drivers, according to a new study. The research by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, or NCSR, and anti-distracted driving group FocusDriven tallies the results.
The Dearborn, MI-based car maker announced on June 3 that it’s recalling 465,000 vehicles because of fuel tank leaks that could cause fires. The worldwide action affects 2013 Ford Fusion, Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Police Utility, and Police Interceptors.
Two days after it publicly defied a request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps with potential fuel tank issues, Chrysler Group announced on June 6 it is recalling 630,000 Jeeps for two separate issues. The Auburn Hills, MI-based maker is recalling more than 409,000 Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs.
Barely four years after emerging from a bankruptcy some thought it might not survive, General Motors is once again being seen as a barometer of the American economy, the maker rejoining the S&P 500, a key stock market index, after the New York Stock Exchange wrapped up June 6 trading.
In 2013, CenterPoint Energy will add 35 natural gas vehicles to its fleet across Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. Additionally, the company expects to provide natural gas service to at least 17 new compressed natural gas fueling stations built in the company’s service territory.
The initial shot was fired in 1995 when General Motors introduced OnStar. Its remote connected app, allowing features like remote start and remote door unlock, becomes standard in 2014. In the nearly decade and a half that followed, that single shot has become a firefight among automakers to see which one can attract customers by offering the best telematics services for free.
FleetED is your premier online source for fleet management education! Whether you are looking for specific information or just trying to grasp an overview of what you need to know, FleetED will guide you in finding the valuable fleet management content pertinent to your research.
This fall, NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp runs October 25-27, at Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, AZ. Complete details regarding this powerhouse education opportunity will be available later this month. Log into your NAFA account, click "Seminars," and find out about dates, times, locations, and all about special early-bird savings for registration!
NAFA is pleased to present complimentary reports courtesy of Utilimarc® consulting group throughout the year. This is a value-added membership benefit, provided only to NAFA Members, as a result of an agreement between NAFA and Utilimarc®.
GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced on June 12 the appointment of Keith Sherin as Chairman and CEO of GE Capital, succeeding Mike Neal, who is retiring. Immelt also announced that GE Capital CFO Jeff Bornstein will succeed Sherin as CFO of GE. The appointments are effective July 1, 2013.
Newark, NJ will replace its diesel garbage trucks with compressed natural gas models, starting with the purchase of five clean energy vehicles, a city official said on June 6 at the opening of a new clean energy fueling station in Covanta Energy's waste management plant.
In its push for putting zero-emission cars on the road, the Department of Energy is launching new programs to study the infrastructure needed to run vehicles on hydrogen. In early June, Sandia signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with private research firm SRI International to collaborate on testing alternative fuels like natural gas and hydrogen in vehicles.
Colorado Springs, CO is moving forward with plans to outsource fleet services. Outsourcing city functions that could potentially be serviced by the private sector has long been discussed by citizen stakeholder groups
Research indicates that drivers could have found a lower fuel price on fuel purchases 54 percent of the time. Comdata Corporation announced in late May the unveiling of FleetAdvance a new program that utilizes real-time transaction data to help fleet customers make purchasing decisions, manage fuel costs, and improve driver behavior.
A cellulosic ethanol plant in Upton, WY was auctioned June 11 and 12 to the highest bidder after the operator and its parent company separately filed bankruptcies. The plant, owned by Western Biomass Energy LLC, is hitting the auction block after a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that has forced the company into asset liquidation.
Adam Phillips of Portage, IN, a professional truck driver, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Phillips is being recognized for risking his own life to pull an injured man from a flaming car.
The law is not your enemy, provided you know what it means to you. NAFA’s Law Guide for Fleet Professionals is the concise, understandable, and convenient way to put that value to work for you!
NAFA's 2013 Webinar Series -- free to NAFA members -- continues on Thursday with Video Technology Transforms Fleets - Seeing 10 Percent Fuel Savings. Don't miss out! Please register by this Wednesday, June 19 at http://www.fleeted.org/reference-type/webinar/57/register.
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Originally developed for the Chapter Recognition Luncheon at the 2013 I&E in Atlantic City, NJ, NAFA Vice President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM created a video utilizing photos from you, the NAFA membership, participating in chapter meetings. This presentation features shots across the chapter spectrum from all around North America. 
The CAFM certification is the industry standard for fleet knowledge, and proof of that rests with the companies that choose to be Corporate Partners with NAFA in this outstanding program. In May, Coca-Cola announced the company would be signing on as a Corporate Partner with the Center for Professional Fleet Certification.
NAFA's Mobile Portal is available 24/7 in a user-friendly mobile version, optimized for browsing on any smart phone, tablet, or other Web-enabled mobile device. Visit NAFAmobile.com and you will be automatically directed to some of the most popular NAFA links, publications, and tools.
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that Richard Battersby, CAFM, CPFP, Director, Fleet Services at the University of California, Davis, was named the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. Battersby has been an active member of NAFA for over 13 years, serving on both the national and local chapter level.
May marked the fifth consecutive monthly decline in wholesale used vehicle values. The positive news is that the drop was much smaller than what we have seen in previous months. In fact, wholesale used vehicle prices slipped just 0.1 percent in May. 
As much as twelve percent of red light violations – equal to an annual total of 7.3 million stoplight infractions annually – are the result of distracted drivers, according to a new study. The research by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, or NCSR, and anti-distracted driving group FocusDriven tallies the results.
Two days after it publicly defied a request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps with potential fuel tank issues, Chrysler Group announced on June 6 it is recalling 630,000 Jeeps for two separate issues. The Auburn Hills, MI-based maker is recalling more than 409,000 Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs.
This fall, NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp runs October 25-27, at Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, AZ. Complete details regarding this powerhouse education opportunity will be available later this month. Log into your NAFA account, click "Seminars," and find out about dates, times, locations, and all about special early-bird savings for registration!
GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced on June 12 the appointment of Keith Sherin as Chairman and CEO of GE Capital, succeeding Mike Neal, who is retiring. Immelt also announced that GE Capital CFO Jeff Bornstein will succeed Sherin as CFO of GE. The appointments are effective July 1, 2013.
In its push for putting zero-emission cars on the road, the Department of Energy is launching new programs to study the infrastructure needed to run vehicles on hydrogen. In early June, Sandia signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with private research firm SRI International to collaborate on testing alternative fuels like natural gas and hydrogen in vehicles.
Adam Phillips of Portage, IN, a professional truck driver, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Phillips is being recognized for risking his own life to pull an injured man from a flaming car.
