Summer means beaches, amusement parks, baseball, road trips, and vacations. For NAFA's Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE, summer also means developing and implementing the NAFA events members have been asking for. In this month's The First Word, Phil discusses "how we spent our summer vacation."
On Monday July 15, members of NAFA's Ontario Chapter traveled to downtown Toronto where they presented their event cheque at the Hospital for SickKids to the SickKids Foundation. NAFA Ontario donated $14,000 on behalf of NAFA.
On July 10, the MidWest Chapter held a meeting at Farm Credit Services of America at their Omaha, NE office. The day’s topic of discussion was the remarketing of vehicles.
At the request of attendees of NAFA's 2013 I&E, we are providing the videotaped deposition that was presented as part of National Safety Council CEO Janet Froetscher's well-received closing keynote presentation. This video shows the consequences companies can face.
NAFA's CAFM Boot Camps take place on September 17-19, Vancouver, Canada; and on October 25-27, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Get in on savings with early bird pricing but hurry! Deadlines are August 16 (for Canadian CAFM Boot Camp) and September 27 (U.S. CAFM Boot Camp)!
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. Early bird savings for registration for the International Fleet Academy ends next week, August 16.
The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- returns for 2014 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and can free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues-cycles. In order to participate in the bundling, you must take action now. This will be the only time for the 2014 renewal year that your company can elect to participate in this option.
"If you, the Affiliate, have your CAFM, a fleet manager has an understanding that you know what they’re going through, and how all the pieces of the fleet puzzle fit together...There are vendors already moving (to make the CAFM program a requisite). Do you really want to be the vendor that’s left behind?"
NAFA Member and 2013 FLEXY nominee John Dmochowsky, CAFM, Senior Sales Fleet Manager for Mondelez International, discusses the importance of building and maintaining a safety culture within the entire organizational structure.
2013 FLEXY nominee Jonathan Kamanns, Enterprise Fleet Manager for Ingersoll Rand, discusses the pitfalls of a decentralized fleet and what that means for Total Cost of Ownership calculations.
Legislation would increase the required insurance minimum for motor carriers from $750,000 to $4,422,000; Members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee debated the possibility of increasing the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax at a July 13, 2013 congressional hearing; and NAFA writes to FMCSA and NHTSA.
Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization promoting the adoption of electric vehicles to maximize their environmental and economic benefits, has announced the unveiling of Charge My Car on the Road, an open network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published on July 12 a fresh version of regulatory guidance regarding driver breaks for meals and "other routine stops," as the previously issued guidance can in effect discourage breaks, FMCSA said, or discourage drivers from recording them in their logs.
The electrification of commercial vehicle fleets is well under way and worth paying attention to. One of the companies leading the charge in this area is AMP Holdings and its subsidiary Workhorse. The company is behind a line of medium-duty commercial-grade electric trucks.
Under CAFE standards approved last August, automakers' 2,025 fleets must average 54.5 miles per gallon—which would make them nearly twice as fuel efficient as currently required. Design experts say future models could include lighter materials, more aerodynamic shapes, or more powerful engines.
Upgrading more than 1,000 of Indianapolis’ public safety vehicles to engines run on electricity or cleaner-burning fuels would save $8 million over five years, a new task force report said. Replacing those non-pursuit public safety vehicles with cleaner cars is a key part of Mayor Greg Ballard’s plan to convert the entire city fleet to alternative fuels by 2025.
In Missouri, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is going big into natural gas. The agency on July 10 put two new natural-gas powered buses into service and announced plans to eventually replace its entire fleet of 300 buses, which mostly use diesel, with natural-gas vehicles.
NAFA’s Fleet Management Seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow fleet professionals. A great stepping stone, this Seminar provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management. Get ahead of the crowd and save by taking advantage of early bird pricing -- register before September 23!
NAFA is pleased to present a complimentary report, Replacement Spotlight, courtesy of Utilimarc® consulting group. This is a value-added membership benefit, provided only to NAFA Members and Affiliates, as a result of an agreement between NAFA and Utilimarc®.
The CEI Group, Inc. has appointed NAFA Affiliate Robert Glose, an 11-year company veteran, as its Director of Operations, the company announced on July 18. Glose reports directly to Vincent Brigidi, CEI’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
Summer's almost halfway over, and so is the NAFA Store Summer Sale! For the month of August, NAFA Members and Affiliates save 35 percent on all NAFA's products! This offer is available as an exclusive discount to NAFA membership only!
Early bird savings for registration for NAFA’s International Fleet Academy ends next week, August 16. Seats are limited! Register today and save! Click here to register.
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On Monday July 15, members of NAFA's Ontario Chapter traveled to downtown Toronto where they presented their event cheque at the Hospital for SickKids to the SickKids Foundation. NAFA Ontario donated $14,000 on behalf of NAFA. 
At the request of attendees of NAFA's 2013 I&E, we are providing the videotaped deposition that was presented as part of National Safety Council CEO Janet Froetscher's well-received closing keynote presentation. This video shows the consequences companies can face.
NAFA Member and 2013 FLEXY nominee John Dmochowsky, CAFM, Senior Sales Fleet Manager for Mondelez International, discusses the importance of building and maintaining a safety culture within the entire organizational structure. 
Upgrading more than 1,000 of Indianapolis’ public safety vehicles to engines run on electricity or cleaner-burning fuels would save $8 million over five years, a new task force report said. Replacing those non-pursuit public safety vehicles with cleaner cars is a key part of Mayor Greg Ballard’s plan to convert the entire city fleet to alternative fuels by 2025. 
