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"NAFA’s 2014 International Fleet Academy brought together 40 fleet managers and 20 fleet supplier partners to talk about the intricacies of managing multi-national fleets. What started out as an invitation-only event at the NAFA offices in 2011 has grown to an event that is sold out every year."
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A little bit of the past, and a whole lot of the future was on display at the North American Green Fleet Forum, held at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, CA, on October 15 and 16. With a back drop of historical, vintage, and classic cars, NAFA's NorCal-Northern Nevada Chapter members and attendees examined the new lineup of sustainability-minded hydrogen, electric, propane, CNG, and LNG fueled vehicles and equipment, along with various hybrids of all makes and models.
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NAFA's Chapters have begun the holiday chapter meeting rollout for 2015. Check out what's currently scheduled across the NAFA Chapter landscape!
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NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo fleet conference is the largest event for fleet professionals and the perfect opportunity to increase your networking power. Fleet professionals attend year after year because they experience I&E’s hands-on value! This year's conference offers more than ever before!
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Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called either Global Housing Corp. or Exhibitor Housing Services, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography for any reason. If you are contacted by Exhibitor Housing Services or Global Housing Corp., do NOT give any of your personal or financial data. These companies typically ask for payment up front. NAFA does not do business with Exhibitor Housing Services, Global Housing Corp., or any third party company for I&E room blocks or housing and will not be held liable for those who are deceived by this fraudulent notification.
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The Washington Auto Show offers NAFA Members an education track available that will introduce the eleven essentials of fleet management, and will dig into three of the important fleet disciplines. Also, NAFA is offering attendees at the Washington Auto Show an opportunity to test drive the CAFM certification program for free! And if that wasn't enough, NAFA Members will have exclusive access to the Auto Show floor prior to the official opening each day at 12:00 noon!
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Get ready for NAFA's November edition of the 2014 webinar series, Setting Up The Right Fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This webinar takes place this Wednesday, November 19, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time). NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members! Registration closes tomorrow, so don't miss out!
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The CAFM certification program offers the most up-to-date fleet management education. Successful completion of the CAFM program requires passing all eight fleet disciplines within a three-year period. The CAFM program is open to any individual with at least one year experience in any fleet-related position, as well as those enrolled in a college or university program in a fleet-related discipline. The general 2015 CAFM/CAFS Examination schedule is listed within. Register to take the CAFM/CAFS Exam today!
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Mid-West, Wisconsin, North Central, Southwest, Western Canada, St. Louis Gateway, New England, Arizona, Carolinas, and Connecticut.
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Election Losses Lead to Shakeups in Committee Leadership, EPA Hits Hyundai and Kia With Fines for Misstating Fuel Economy, NHTSA Opens Investigation into Defective Airbags, and FMCSA Publishes New Safety Compliance Resources for Motor Carriers.
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Vancouver’s 2040 Transportation Plan has recently been adopted by City Council and is a result of a longstanding strategy to expand the city’s transportation system due to population growth. More specifically, the plan focuses on encouraging city inhabitants to commute by foot, bike, or public transit.
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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) ticked up in October, after declining in each of the previous five months. The October Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reading was 121.8, a decline of 0.4 percent from a year ago.
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NAFA Affiliate Jim Spellissy says, "November is the time of year where we step back and think about what we are grateful for. This year’s Institute & Expo is taking place April 14-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Here are a few of the reasons why we are thankful for the 2015 NAFA I&E!"
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The California State Board of Equalization is readying the implementation of revisions to Assembly Bill 1907, which includes new use fuel tax rates for compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that is used as a fuel in motor vehicles, which will take effect January 1, 2015.
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Ford Motor Co. said on November 4 that it was recalling 202,241 vehicles in five North American campaigns covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall. The automaker said it was aware of one accident in the case of the improperly repaired vehicles, but no injuries related to any of the issues. The order includes the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles from model years 2005 through 2011.
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on November 3 it will examine whether Honda Motor Co Ltd failed to report deaths or injuries involving air bags that are now part of a sweeping federal review. Regulators gave Honda three weeks to answer detailed questions about how it sought and logged accident reports for more than a decade. This order, which includes 34 points, must be answered under oath.
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A spokesman for the automaker said it was increasing its outreach to owners through social media and a new call center staffed with 72 employees dedicated to contacting those who have not scheduled repairs. But even owners who requested repairs months ago have been waiting, with dealers managing waiting lists and dozens of drivers writing to federal regulators in recent weeks asking why it was taking so long. Some of them are also raising safety concerns about the drawn-out timetable.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- forty-five new fleet professionals in all!
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NAFA thanks John C. McDiarmid; Michael W. Hardesty, CAFM; Theodore D. Less; Andrew R. Armetta; and Allan J. Eyden for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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It was with great sadness that NAFA learned of the passing of Robert Whitfield, a Club NAFA member who had been with the Association for 51 years. He passed in October. Robert was Member of the Sunshine State Chapter.
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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is proud to announce Michael Cole, Team Lead, Strategic, for the Government of Ontario Fleet Management Center, has been named the Association's new Vice President for Canada and Northern Region Trustee effective mid-October.
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NAFA leads the way in sharing fleet information, networking connections, and the ideas and innovations that drive this industry...and you get it all with NAFA publications. Check out the offerings available to you as a benefit of your NAFA membership!
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When it comes to deploying plug-in electric cars in municipal fleets, Indianapolis, IN appears to be leading the way. The city announced in late-October that it will replace 425 non-police-pursuit vehicles with electric cars and plug-in hybrids by early 2016, as it works toward a goal of converting the entire fleet to "post-oil technology" by 2025.
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On November 3, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its largest Clean Air Act (CAA) settlement ever in an enforcement action against Hyundai and Kia. EPA alleged that the two automakers inflated the certification of their cars’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a result, the car companies agreed to pay a $100 million penalty, forfeit 4.75 million GHG emission credits, and spend millions of dollars to develop better emission testing procedures to prevent future violations.
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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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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 and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.
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NAFA's November webinar, Setting Up The Right Fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): This Wednesday, November 19, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST. Register now! Click here.
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