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Based on feedback from attendees, the Chicago Chapter continues to provide valuable and worthwhile meeting content. Membership Committee Chair Kevin Kiedrow said, "We have increased our proactive interaction with members over the past fifteen months, and will host the chapter’s first webinar meeting in March." Pictured left to right: Michelle Marik, GE Capital Fleet; Stacey Kuhfuss, GE Capital Fleet; and Sherry Heurter, Kraft.
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On Tuesday February 25, the Wisconsin Chapter continued the tradition of holding a meeting in conjunction with the Milwaukee Auto Show. Usually, by this time, the region has experienced signs of springtime, but this year the so-called "Polar Vortex" kept the temperatures outside chilly. Pictured: NAFA Vice President Sheryl Grossman.
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One chapter takes command in their race, while another suddenly gets strong competition! The Chapter Challenge is on with up to $1,000 on the line for the winning chapters! Who is going to take it all?
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What do the FMCs view as key challenges? How will these challenges and the fleet industry change over the next five to ten years? Topics such as purchasing, funding and accounting, legislative changes, driver and vehicle safety, and new technologies will be discussed at the Fleet Management Company Panel Discussion. Taking advantage of their information benefits a fleet professional in many ways, so don't miss this opportunity to hear the top fleet leasing executives discuss the challenges currently facing the industry.
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Many fleets utilize their vehicles past their prime, but is that the most cost effective solution? Presented by Thomas Sloan, Director, Analytical Product Management, Donlen, this webinar will speak to maintenance spend, downtime, fuel economy, and decrease driver morale. These are all key factors that need to be considered when determining your lifecycle strategy.
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Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, the organization improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those transitioning out of homelessness and poverty, and they will be available at an Expo booth to take donations that further their good work.
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NAFA thanks the sponsors within this post for their generous support of the 2014 Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN -- the largest event of the year for fleet management!
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The annual conference, which takes place April 8-11, 2014, brings fleet professionals from throughout the United States and Canada together for 4 days of networking, education, and an expo floor that features more than 250 exhibitors with the latest products and services in fleet.
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Rocky Mountain, St. Louis, Quebec, New England, and Sunshine State.
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Department of Justice, Congress probe NHTSA and GM over faulty ignition switch recall; President’s budget proposal cuts funding for a program promoting diesel emission reduction; administration proposes tax Credits for medium- and heavy-duty alternative fuel commercial vehicles, proposes a cut for LNG tax; NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman departs safety board after five years of service; energy information administration notes greater availability of E85 outside Midwest; and FMCSA releases long awaited electronic on-board recorders rule.
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Announced by Québec Mayor Régis Labeaume and Electric Circuit partners, the city of Québec is joining the public charging network, the Electric Circuit. This latest move will improve the availability of charging for electric vehicles across the community.
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The Tier 3 rules unveiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been under development since President Barack Obama issued a memorandum instructing the agency to develop them in 2010. The rules will cut gasoline sulfur levels by more than sixty percent and should also reduce tailpipe and evaporative emissions from cars, light trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles, and some heavy-duty vehicles.
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"A surge in individual income tax refund disbursements in late-January and early-February played a role in propping up wholesale values last month. In addition, readily available retail financing (at attractive terms) made the used vehicle retail market more profitable than the underlying unit sale numbers would suggest."
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into why General Motors Co. did not promptly recall more than 1.6 million vehicles after it learned that faulty ignition switches were causing fatal crashes. GM, on February 27, issued its second apology for not moving faster to fix the problem, which is linked to thirteen deaths in the Chevrolet Cobalt and other small cars.
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In an effort to find new ways of monetizing data, fleet management software company Fleetmatics Group announced, on March 13, that they are planning to begin selling data about driving behavior to insurance companies. These plans were announced by Jim Travers, Fleetmatics' CEO, via the Wall Street Journal.
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The big chill of the so-called Polar Vortex created a big stall in auto sales last month. Based on initial reports by General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group, and the other car companies, auto sales looked like they were flat to just slightly higher in February compared to the same month a year earlier. Automakers estimated they sold about 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. last month, about a one percent gain.
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Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. said they had launched a cross-industry group to improve security for card transactions. They will press U.S. retailers and banks to meet a 2015 deadline to adopt technology that would make it safer to pay with plastic. Both credit providers are backers of fleet card services, and the move can be seen as a positive step in protecting fleets from potential fraud.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- over 70 new fleet professionals in all!
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Congratulations to this month's members who are celebrating anniversary milestones! Thank you for being part of the NAFA family. It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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NAFA Affiliates are an important and vital part of this Association. No matter if you are a Full Affiliate or a Regional Affiliate, the bond and professional relationships that NAFA Members and NAFA Affiliates have is critical to the success of the individual fleet professionals and the Association as a whole. But what exactly is the difference between a Full Affiliate and a Regional Affiliate?
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In a continuation of staff changes and realignment of resources implemented earlier this year, Phillip E. Russo, CAE is transitioning from his position of NAFA Executive Director to the role of the Association's Chief Executive Officer. Russo’s primary focus as CEO will be to help develop NAFA’s vision, ensure the proper resources are in place to realize that vision, and expand NAFA’s reach.
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The Countdown To I&E newsletter launched in February and will continue through the conference. Each issue highlights three aspects of the I&E that mean the most to attendees: Networking; Education; and the overall I&E Experience! Countdown To I&E is the place to get it all!
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Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), announced on February 24 that Brad Wagoner has been appointed Vice President of Sales & Marketing with direct oversight of the Masterack and Crown North America divisions.
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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan.
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Renton, WA; Amarillo, TX; Ventura County, CA; Miami-Dade County, FL; Richmond, VA; Salem, OR; Lee's Summit, MO; Redmond, WA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Oakland, CA; York, ON; Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; and Vaughn, ON.
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The 2014 I&E is in Minneapolis, MN on April 8-11. There's still time to register for the largest event of the year for fleet management! Click here and register now!
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