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The Old Dominion Chapter met on Wednesday, August 21, at Sandston, VA Holiday Inn. The topic of the day was "Federal legislation and regulation that impacts fleet management" presented by Patrick O’Connor, President of Kent and O’Connor, Inc.
NAFA's New England Chapter will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, September 18, at the Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA. The focus of this meeting will be 2014 Model Year vehicle selectors. They will have OEM presentations by Chrysler, Ford, GM, Mercedes/Smart, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Learn about all the opportunities NAFA's International Fleet Academy can offer you! Check out www.nafafleetacademy.org! The website lets visitors easily see the depth of the conference's educational programming. There are still seats and time to register, but don’t delay. Seats are filling up fast!
NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp takes place on October 25-27, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Early-Bird Pricing for the U.S. CAFM Boot Camp ends September 27. You don't want to miss this so act now!
NAFA’s Essentials Of 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!
U.S. Representative Richard Hanna (R-NY) has announced that 51 Members of Congress sent a letter on September 3 to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx reiterating their concerns about the Hours of Service (HOS) final rule which came into effect on July 1, 2013.
The inauguration of public charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles has been announced in the City of Gatineau. Announced by the founding partners of the Electric Circuit, the city is the first municipality in the Outaouais to join the public charging system.
Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. One of those models caught up in the recall was the perennial favorite for the Public Safety fleet segment, the Ford Crown Victoria. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
NHTSA is examining the use of seat belt-based ignition interlocks in future vehicles. Federal regulators are examining the use of seat belt-based ignition interlocks in light vehicles. The research would conclude in 2015 with no impact on new vehicles until 2017 or 2018.
Americans are less likely to perceive a serious threat from dangerous driving behaviors such as drunk, aggressive, or drowsy driving, according to an analysis of four years of public surveys conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The decreased concern is accompanied by an estimated 5.3 percent increase in annual traffic fatalities, the first annual increase in seven years.
A New Jersey court rules that if the sender of text messages knows that the recipient is driving and texting at the same time, a court may hold the sender responsible for distraction and hold him or her liable for the accident.
The NAFA Online Buyer's Guide is the fastest way to locate the products and services you need! Find GPS/Vehicle Navigation Systems, Shop Equipment, Legal Services, Paint Protection, and much more! Check out NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide today!
General Motors Co.’s Fleet & Commercial East Region Director, Gary Perry, is stepping down after nearly 38 years of service with GM. Perry originally joined the GM Fleet & Commercial team in 2007 as the regional Fleet & Commercial Manager for the automaker’s Northeast Region.
NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This brand new "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan.
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The Old Dominion Chapter met on Wednesday, August 21, at Sandston, VA Holiday Inn. The topic of the day was "Federal legislation and regulation that impacts fleet management" presented by Patrick O’Connor, President of Kent and O’Connor, Inc. 
Learn about all the opportunities NAFA's International Fleet Academy can offer you! Check out www.nafafleetacademy.org! The website lets visitors easily see the depth of the conference's educational programming. There are still seats and time to register, but don’t delay. Seats are filling up fast!
Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. One of those models caught up in the recall was the perennial favorite for the Public Safety fleet segment, the Ford Crown Victoria. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
