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Over 50 toys were collected by the Tri State Chapter in support of the local Toys for Tots campaign, run by the U.S. Marines. The toys were graciously accepted by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher King and Gunnery Sergeant Joel Couto.
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Find out how the behind-the-scenes numbers for the 2014 I&E are blowing away expectations! Also, find out how you can contribute questions to this year's OEM Fireside Chat at I&E on Wednesday April 9. A link to the survey is inside this article.
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As part of NAFA’s 2014 I&E events, NAFA and GE Capital Fleet Services are offering attendees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit GE’s Vehicle Innovation Center. This world-class, first-of-its-kind facility will allow I&E attendees to get hands-on experience and test-drive a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. It all happens on Monday, April 7 at GE Capital Fleet Services’ Vehicle Innovation Center. Space is limited and running out for this event. Register now!
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Peter Sheahan, Founder and CEO of ChangeLabs, will provide an inspirational presentation to help I&E attendees recognize the five phases required to transform an aspiration into a good idea, and then a good idea into a great result, and will show how to accelerate progress and get massive results faster than you ever thought possible.
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Have you been considering taking the CAFM but were unsure if it was right for you? NAFA now offers two CAFM Test Drive opportunities for Members or partners who meet the eligibility requirements of the CAFM program, but you need to take advantage now. This opportunity ends Friday, February 14!
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NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management is the perfect ground-floor education for your fleet career! Because the curriculum is created by CAFM-certified fleet experts, you can be sure to get the most up-to-date and valuable fleet education knowledge in the industry today. Early Bird pricing ends tomorrow, January 21. Don't pass up savings - register now!
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NAFA's Masters Seminar, February 21-23, will challenge experienced fleet professionals to apply the knowledge gained through practical experience in a series of hands-on exercises. This course is eligible for 20 points towards a CAFM recertification!
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Quebec, Atlanta, Great Lakes, Southwest, Sunshine State, St. Louis Gateway, and Mid-west.
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Department of Transportation sends backup camera rule to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sends driver coercion rule to OMB for review, FMCSA moves forward with medical certificate rule, and the House Transportation Committee starts process for the next transportation bill.
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Energy solutions provider Ascent Solutions Inc. has partnered with Sun Country Highway to support their goal to "green" 90 percent of Canada’s highways. In an effort to help assist the province of Ontario with the greening of its highways, Ascent has installed the first public Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in St. Thomas and Elgin County.
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Joining a growing number of states that are imposing fees on electric and alternative vehicles, Colorado is seeking to recover "lost" gas tax revenues. As of this year, Coloradans driving electric, alternative fuel, and high-efficiency vehicles will pay a $50 registration fee to capture more revenue from vehicles that use less traditional gasoline.
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The relative strength in wholesale pricing remains very much a retail story. Retail used unit sales are strong, margins are narrow but stabilizing, and efficiencies have been greatly enhanced by both increased productivity and higher throughputs per store.
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Joe McDonald: "Speaking on behalf of the Affiliates Committee, I can say that we’re looking forward to continuing to do our part to make the 2014 I&E a great experience that provides new insights, reaches new audiences, and helps grow the NAFA organization."
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Companies that purchase a sponsorship package by Friday, February 14 will receive extra recognition opportunities – an ideal way to stretch your sponsorship dollars. This extra recognition package ends on 2/14, so don't pass this opportunity by.
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Sponsorship packages for the Essentials of Fleet Management and Masters Seminars are designed with your maximum return on investment in mind. Integrate your marketing efforts and enhance your organization’s visibility by taking advantage of these sponsorship opportunities. No matter your choice, you are sure to get your money’s worth...guaranteed!
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While a few manufacturers have yet to report in, the industry was on track to report its best sales numbers in six years, a welcome relief after the worst industry downturn since the Great Depression. A total of about 15.5 million vehicles were purchased by U.S. motorists in 2013, and forecasts for the coming year range from IHS Automotive’s conservative 16.1 million to as much as 16.5 million or more.
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After its initial debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, 2013, the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota FCV (fuel cell vehicle) made its first U.S. appearance at Consumer Electronics Show in early January. Along with the car, Toyota brought news about the nation's nascent hydrogen infrastructure.
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A new study, "Emerging Technologies: Autonomous Cars — Not If, But When," predicts that by 2035, self-driving cars will account for half the vehicles sold in North America. Worldwide sales will reach about 11.8 million, according to IHS Automotive, which prepared the report.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Over 35 new fleet professionals in all!
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Congratulations on 25 years with NAFA go to Jon Crull, CAFM; Becky Hanna; and Joseph M. Pelehach. NAFA thanks everyone for their years with the Association. It is the strength of members like them that have helped make NAFA the fleet industry's strongest association.
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NAFA was shocked to hear of the passing of former NAFA President J. Paul Hubbard on January 12, in Ste. Rose, PQ, Canada. He served as President from 1989 to 1991. In addition to serving as President, Hubbard held the positions of First Vice President; Second Vice President; Third Vice President; and was the National Board of Delegates Chair and Vice President for Canada. He was one of the first class of inductees to Club NAFA.
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Give a round of applause for the 2014 inductees into Club NAFA: Kathe Carter; Michael Hardesty, CAFM; Sandra Klontz; Theodore Less; Gene Lusnek; Mark Petersen; Gordon Snyder, CFM/CAFM; and Clyde Sutton!
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Developed to spread the word about the value and importance of fleet management to the world, Beyond Fleet puts the fleet management industry front-and-center in prestigious publications like Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Canadian Business Journal, and Fortune magazine.
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If you receive a document from Fair Guide/ConstructData which uses the NAFA name, I&E, Institute & Expo, or the name of other NAFA events offering advertising space on the Fair Guide website, please do not sign the form unless you have carefully read and fully understood the terms contained in the small print. NAFA does not endorse or do business with Fair Guide/ConstructData in any way.
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Alert, Members and Affiliates! NAFA does NOT work with any third party companies for I&E room blocks or housing. If you are contacted in any way by agencies that lead you to believe otherwise, please contact NAFA HQ and do not engage in transactions with these entities.
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Global fleet management services provider PHH Arval announced on January 14 that Scott Madden has been appointed Vice President of Business Development for Canada’s central and eastern regions. Madden joins PHH Arval with more than twenty years of transportation and logistics experience.
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One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!
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