200 fleet professionals visited Tucson to take part in NAFA’s many events. They learned, they shared, they networked. It was, clearly, NAFA doing what NAFA does best: providing a rich, fertile, environment for fleet managers to help each other, while keeping this industry and this profession moving forward.
On October 13-15, NAFA's Alabama Chapter held their seventh annual Southern Regional Conference at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Orange Beach, AL. The three-day gathering started on Sunday with a Meet and Greet networking opportunity.
The Western Canada Chapter will be hosting a webinar with Huw Williams of Impact Canada, NAFA's legislative counsel for Canada, on November 13. He will be presenting an update for fleets with information that will be useful to all North American Fleet Managers. The webinar is open to all NAFA Members who would like to participate. The webinar is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM EDT.
Thanks to NAFA Fleet Management Association, fleet managers have had a voice on Capitol Hill for over 30 years. That voice is a little louder today with the addition of Thaddeus Woody to the staff of Kent & O’Connor. He will be working alongside the firm's co-founder and NAFA longtime legislative counselor Pat O'Connor.
Minutes after the closing of NAFA’s 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy (IFA), the rave reviews began pouring in from attendees, faculty, and members of the media. The IFA offered global fleet managers the ability to network and learn from the experiences of those who manage fleets around the world.
The educational presentation was brought to members by John E. Cruickshank, Attorney from law firm Alaniz and Schraeder, L.L.P. Cruickshank. In this video, Cruickshank says that the existence of potentially effective vehicle technology can, in itself, pose a problem for fleet without it.
On October 22, the Arizona Chapter meeting commenced at the Loews Ventana Canyon facility in Tucson, AZ. NAFA Member Jerry Drake was presented with his CAFM pin and certificate. NAFA Executive Director Phillip E. Russo, CAE, and Katherine Vigneau spoke at the meeting.
Renewable Fuels Standard & the use of E-15; House Panel Releases Freight Transportation Recommendations Funding for Transportation Infrastructure; and eight states band together to increase the usage of Zero Emission Vehicles.
Federal Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford has announced federal funding for new automotive research and development projects. Minister Rickford highlighted that the government remains committed to investing in automotive R&D in order to bring greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles to Canada’s roads.
The study found that parents significantly underestimated the driving distractions in which their teen engages. Teens are almost 25 percent more likely to engage in common distractions, such as socializing with passengers, and talking on cell phones than their parents assume.
CK Commercial Vehicle Research has completed their 2013 Annual Fleet Study. Fifty-five representatives from small, medium, and large for-hire, private and government fleets responded to this year's 20-question survey. The study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the commercial vehicle industry.
Nissan Motor Co. said it is recalling 153,000 2013-2014 Pathfinder SUVs, 2013 Infiniti JX35, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover vehicles over braking problems. The Japanese automaker said during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Fuel cells produce nothing but water vapor in their exhaust and are one of only a handful of ways to meet the stringent zero-emission vehicle, or ZEV, requirements. But hydrogen power has its own drawbacks, including the lack of a refueling infrastructure that could cost billions of dollars to overcome.
NAFA is offering Affiliates a survey service to help you reach Members for Market Research and Surveys. Do you want to survey Members about new vehicles, to receive Members opinions about safety policies; and do you want to gather information about vehicle maintenance? NAFA’s Market Research & Survey Email Service can help you with that and more.
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.
The NAFA Online Buyer's Guide is the most effective way to present and learn about the products and services you use. And with the Online Buyer's Guide's RFP Automator, you can make the process of reaching out to these companies easier and more effective.
Donlen, a provider of integrated financing and asset management solutions, announced on October 28 that Brian Wright has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Products and Services. In this role, Wright will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of key product offerings from strategic planning through execution.
Whether you are new to global fleet management or have been managing an international fleet for several years, NAFA’s NEW Global Fleet Guide will set a standard of excellence for your dealings within and outside your organization, with customers, suppliers, and drivers.
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