"If you’ve ever wondered what NAFA is all about, or what makes this association unique and special, I encourage you to attend a NAFA meeting. Last month I had the privilege of participating in two meetings that were perfect examples of what NAFA is all about."
At the end of April, over 60 members attended a breakfast-conference on Fleet Management Policy. The event was an opportunity to encourage the members to get their golf clubs ready, in preparation for the next NAFA event, held annually – the 38th NAFA Quebec Chapter Golf Tournament.
On June 10, the North Central Chapter held their Summer Social/Golf Outing at Edinburg USA Golf Club, Brooklyn Park, MN. It was a great opportunity to meet with peers, do a little networking, and gather on the green.
The New England Chapter took to the water for their annual Summer Outing, cruising on the Seaport Elite II on June 12. Chapter members got a first-hand view of vintage sloops and memorable skylines as they toured the harbor. There was plenty of food and drink for everyone, as well as good fellowship and networking with peers.
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This fall, NAFA's CAFM Boot Camps take place on September 17-19, Vancouver, Canada; and on October 25-27, 2013 in Tucson, AZ, so now is the time to put your best foot forward toward CAFM certification. Get in on savings with early bird pricing!
Under the direction of NAFA Affiliate Phil Moser, Vice President of Advanced Driver Training Services Inc. (ADTS), the regular tasks of the NAFA Staff were suspended for a day-long driver training course followed by a road test on May 29. The training session was made mandatory with the first day devoted to the individual staff and a second full day given over to family of the staff for a duplicate course.
On July 1 drivers of property carrying commercial motor vehicles will be required to meet the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new hours of service regulations. Also, on Tuesday, June 25, President Barack Obama presented a far-reaching set of proposals, including new fuel economy standards for heavy duty vehicles.
Communauto, a company with a fleet of some 1,200 self-service cars available 24/7, in combination with public transit and active transportation, has launched the first 100 percent electric one-way carsharing service in Canada. Some twenty vehicles are now available for use by citizens.
Anthony Foxx, the young mayor of Charlotte, NC, has been unanimously confirmed to be the new Secretary of Transportation by the U.S. Senate. Foxx, 42, is considered a charismatic rising figure in the Democratic party.
In a letter to Congress, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said it will likely be as late as January 2015 before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can finalize rules requiring automakers to install the devices – which many believe could help save hundreds of lives.
Chrysler has issued a statement advising that it "will conduct a voluntary campaign with respect to the vehicles in question that, in addition to a visual inspection of the vehicle will, if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts." Chrysler's Jeep Liberty is also on the recall list.
GE Capital Fleet Services recently announced the results of its 18th annual fleet passenger car maintenance study, which found that overall fleet car maintenance costs increased by seven percent in 2012 compared to 2011. Although scheduled maintenance costs increased, overall car maintenance costs were down 1.5 percent from 2010 due to vehicle replacement initiatives.
Another specialty automaker has bitten the dust: Carbon Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 7. Carbon’s proposal hinged on securing a $310 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy through its Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. However, the application was denied in March 2012.
According to Black Book, the penetration of hybrid and plug-in cars is growing, but ever so slightly. The primary driver today is as much related to the CAFE standards causing manufacturers to step forward with these new products, as it is related to pure consumer interest and demand.
NAFA thanks former President Alfred J. Cavalli (55 years); Norma G. Maxvill, and Jacqueline A. Porter (25 years) for their continued support for the Association.
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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.
General Motors named U.S. Sales Chief Alan Batey as Senior Vice President of Chevrolet Worldwide, a newly created post charged with growing GM's largest brand into a global powerhouse. Batey, 50, will keep his role as GM's Vice President of U.S. Sales, Service, and Marketing, excluding Cadillac, which he has had since June 2012.
Driven by lower satisfaction with price and policy offerings, overall customer satisfaction remains comparatively high relative to the previous decade, according to the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Auto Insurance Study released on June 24.
A variety of reports have recently surfaced speculating on the possibility of cyber-terrorists conducting a mass takeover of vehicles in the United States.
Nissan plans to launch a new battery replacement program in 2014 that could let owners of the Leaf electric-vehicle benefit from anticipated improvements in lithium-technology.
Cleantech engine supplier Power Solutions International, Inc. and online grocery-delivery service Peapod, LLC presented a clean-fuel pilot vehicle at the 2013 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in late-June.
In a drive-by demonstration on June 17, industry stakeholders observed trucks and buses electronically communicating with weigh station systems as they approached, without ever having to slow down.
The latest skirmish is a concession by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission over the sticky issue of whether future cabs should be hybrids. On June 20, the TLC said taxi medallion owners can choose to buy hybrid cabs instead of the Nissan "Taxi of Tomorrow."
For the summer of 2013, NAFA Members and Affiliates save 35 percent on all NAFA's products! NAFA products provide excellent educational and informational value to assist you in doing your job to the highest level. This offer is available as an exclusive discount to NAFA membership only!
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"If you’ve ever wondered what NAFA is all about, or what makes this association unique and special, I encourage you to attend a NAFA meeting. Last month I had the privilege of participating in two meetings that were perfect examples of what NAFA is all about."
On June 10, the North Central Chapter held their Summer Social/Golf Outing at Edinburg USA Golf Club, Brooklyn Park, MN. It was a great opportunity to meet with peers, do a little networking, and gather on the green.
NAFA’s International Fleet Academy is the premier industry event for fleet professionals wanting to learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies across the globe. Don't delay on this sensational event. Early bird savings for registration for the International Fleet Academy end August 16. 
Under the direction of NAFA Affiliate Phil Moser, Vice President of Advanced Driver Training Services Inc. (ADTS), the regular tasks of the NAFA Staff were suspended for a day-long driver training course followed by a road test on May 29. The training session was made mandatory with the first day devoted to the individual staff and a second full day given over to family of the staff for a duplicate course.
In a letter to Congress, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said it will likely be as late as January 2015 before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can finalize rules requiring automakers to install the devices – which many believe could help save hundreds of lives.
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.
The latest skirmish is a concession by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission over the sticky issue of whether future cabs should be hybrids. On June 20, the TLC said taxi medallion owners can choose to buy hybrid cabs instead of the Nissan "Taxi of Tomorrow."
