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What did they say about "the enemies without and within"? Both can be equally problematic, and on November 20, 2014, the Connecticut Chapter looked into two situations that directly affect fleet; one from the outside and one from the inside. And although "enemy" may sound too strong, having safety issues outside as well as inside your car certainly aren't things to strive for.
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NAFA chapters see the value in collocating meetings with events that are important to fleet professionals, which make attending the various auto shows around the country a natural choice.
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Chapter elections are currently going on – the new term begins in April of this year and runs on a yearly basis. This is a great way to demonstrate your leadership and become an active participant in NAFA!
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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.
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How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? Just published, NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
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Registration is now open for NAFA's 2015 Institute & Expo, April 14-17, in Orlando, Florida! NAFA's I&E is the fleet management industry's largest event. Connect with fleet industry peers representing all of the various groups and experience levels in the industry, through multiple networking events! It’s all at I&E 2015! Early-bird pricing is available until February 20, 2015. Register early and save!
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New to fleet? Don't miss NAFA's EFMS. This course is the perfect opportunity for newer fleet professionals as well as those who would like a refresher about the fundamentals of managing a successful fleet. Early-bird pricing for NAFA's EFMS ends this Wednesday, January 21! Don't miss out!
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Taking place February 20-22 in San Francisco, NAFA’s Master’s Seminar will challenge fleet professionals with more than 5 years of experience to apply the knowledge gained through the CAFM ® program in a series of exercises. Register by this Wednesday, January 21, 2015 to take advantage of early-bird pricing!
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CAFM ®/S candidates please note: The Financial Management module will be updated in February 2015. The update will include a new Reference Guide, new Study Guide, and a revised exam database.
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Enhanced Violation Management Techniques to Identify High-Risk Drivers takes place Thursday, January 22, 2015, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time). NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members! Registration closes this Wednesday, January 21, so don't miss out! Register today!
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NAFA is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for NAFA’s 2015 Webinar Series. These in-office seminars focus on current industry topics and trends and are delivered by fleet industry experts. If you would like to be considered, please submit your topic and speaker information by February 10, 2015. Details inside.
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Atlanta, Quebec, New England, Pacific Southwest, Great Lakes, St. Louis Gateway, Midwest Chapter Meetings, and Western Canada Chapter Webinar.
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Honda Hit with Record $70 Million Fine for Underreporting Safety Violations, FMCSA Announces 2015 Random Drug Test Levels for Drivers, and Some Prominent Republicans Not Ruling Out Raising the Gas Tax
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Attention Affiliates! If you haven’t already heard, the next NAFA Institute & Expo has some exciting changes to layout and schedules that will enhance the Expo experience and benefit fleet professionals and exhibitors alike. The co-located International Fleet Academy and I&E are being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on April 13-17, 2015.
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Several new laws went into effect in the new year which will impact drivers across the country. For example, all California residents, regardless of immigration status, will be eligible to apply for a driver's license after the passage of the Safe and Responsible Driver Act (AB60) in 2013. 1.4 million undocumented Californians will be eligible to apply for licenses under the new law.
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GM is recalling 83,572 vehicles between the years 2011-2012, motors include Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Avalanche, Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, GMC Sierra LD, Suburban, and Tahoe.
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Public attention on auto-safety defects likely means U.S. recalls in 2015 will surpass last year’s record of more than 60 million vehicles, the new head of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Improving the way the agency tracks potential defects and automakers recall cars will be a top priority, NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind told reporters in Washington on January 7. Regulators have to make sure safety problems get fixed, he said.
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Operating by data-driven fleet management standards could generate financial gains of more than $1 million for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, according to an interim report. ODNR manages a massive, statewide fleet of 1,600 vehicles. Each of the agency’s divisions (Parks, Wildlife, Forestry, etc.) maintains its own fleet, but works with the Office of General Services, Fleet Management to develop annual fleet plans.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- fifty new fleet professionals in all!
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NAFA thanks Elizabeth B. Linck, CFM, and David R. Rush 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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NAFA was saddened to learn that longtime Affiliate and Club NAFA member Gino R. Francescangeli Jr. died on January 5. He passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital with his family by his side. He was 61.
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Do you know someone who has made an impact on our industry in 2014? Give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the Fleet Excellence Awards! The FLEXYs shine a spotlight on those who impacted fleet in both the corporate and public fleet segments during 2014. Don't miss out: the deadline to submit is February 9!
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Forge new relationships and strengthen partnerships on the Expo floor while gaining new clients and prospects for your business! The Expo floor of NAFA's 2015 I&E (Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL) is the biggest and the best in fleet.
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Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called National Travel Associates, 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 National Travel Associates, 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 National Travel Associates, 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 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.
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The Nissan Leaf's total sales in the U.S. for 2014 totaled 30,200 last year--a new yearly record for any plug-in electric vehicle in the country. Since it first went on sale in December 2010, a total of 72,322 Leafs has been sold in the States.
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The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will go on sale in the U.S. by mid-2015. Toyota officials announced during a news conference at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early-January that they will give free access to nearly 6,000 different patents covering advanced fuel cell technology to the company’s competitors.
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Fleet management will always involve a certain level of risk; the key is to minimize risk wherever and whenever possible. NAFA's Risk Management Guide provides fleet managers the ability to identify, quantify, and treat risk across their fleet and throughout their overall organization.
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The NAFA Law Guide for Fleet Professionals should be an integral part of every fleet professional’s resources, providing a wealth of knowledge on key legal subjects; the kind of guidance that can help keep you from needing more extensive services.
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Early-bird pricing will end this Wednesday for both NAFA's EFMS and Masters Seminars! Don't pass up savings: click here for more!
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