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"The name of this publication is NAFAConnection and its purpose is to provide you a regular 'connection' to the Association. We want you to feel sense of ownership in NAFA and know what is going on. With that in mind, I often focus my monthly columns on the inner workings of NAFA, giving you my personal perspectives on some of the behind-the-scenes goings-on."
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Substance abuse is one of the most serious and controversial topics in fleet, as NAFA's St. Louis Gateway Chapter is aware of...but how in-depth can we truly get? At the December chapter meeting, they were about to find out.
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Join us this week on Thursday, February 4 for the NAFA New York- InterCounty and SAE Metropolitan Section joint meeting. This event will feature two presentations: Predicting Product Performance will be led by Met Section’s own Dr. Lev Klyatis who will cover the topic of Successfully Predicting Product Performance.
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One of the big events of the year for fleet managers is when the regional auto show rolls into town. Annually, NAFA Chapters leverage these events so that Members can get their best look at new models, and Affiliates have the time and appropriate atmosphere to discuss what's new and improved, and why these vehicles should be included on their selector lists. NAFA Chapters will be making this valuable connection in the weeks and months to come. Save the dates, contact your chapter leadership for more information, and we'll see you at the shows!
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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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NAFA's Institute & Expo provides education that is designed to meet your specific fleet needs. Need proof? Inside is a small sampling of the hot-button topics affecting fleet right now and being discussed at NAFA's Institute & Expo, April 19-22 in Austin, Texas! NAFA's 2016 I&E registration is now open at www.nafainstitute.org! Take advantage of early-bird savings until February 20 when prices go up!
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New to the world of Global Fleet? Then don’t miss out on NAFA’s 2016 International Fleet Academy: Global 101: First Steps to Globalization! NAFA’s International Fleet Academy on April 18, 2016 at the Austin Convention Center will dig deep into what it means for fleet managers when their companies and organizations go global.
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NAFA is pleased to announce the slate of Officers and Trustees that will form the Board of Trustees for coming term. The individuals below will assume their positions at NAFA’s Annual Business Meeting, April 19, during NAFA's Institute & Expo, and serve in those positions until next April.
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All new to the February session of NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) is the expert forum so that you can ask and learn from four fleet professionals with more than 150 years of fleet management experience combined! Early-bird pricing for the only live & in-person EFMS of 2016 ends THIS FRIDAY, February 5! Do not miss out!
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NAFA is offering the opportunity for members of our partner organization, NTEA, to test drive the CAFM ® certification program for free. This terrific opportunity takes place at the NTEA 2016 Work Truck Show, running March 1-4, 2016 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. REGISTRATION ENDS THIS THURSDAY, February 4. Register today!
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NAFA’s CAFM ®/S Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice; so if you're looking to get your Business Management certificate this upcoming year, enroll for the next Boot Camp webinar: Business Management!
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Find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of in the New Year. Details inside!
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IRS Issues Guidance for Claiming One-Time Payment of Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, NAFA Weighs in on Rule to Mandate Seatbelt Usage by All Occupants in CMVs, FMCSA Seeks Feedback on Carrier Safety Fitness Determination, FMCSA Announces Webinars on Electronic Logging Device Rule, and Broad Energy Bill May See Floor Action this Month
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Minister Bains Promotes Canada’s Innovative Automotive Industry at the North American International Auto Show.
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During his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced he intended to make a large investment in a "21st century transportation system." On January 14, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx revealed just how big an investment the Commander-in-Chief was talking about.
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A tenth fatality has been linked to faulty Takata airbags, prompting the recall of millions of additional vehicle sold in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced.
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NHTSA is investing complaints about ineffective door latches on 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus models. U.S. safety regulators announced they’re looking into complaints about Ford Focus compacts with doors that do not latch properly. The problem affects as many as 400,000 vehicles built for the 2012 and 2013 model years.
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General Motors' Maven brand is its latest push to adapt to new business models that could threaten to undercut the way automakers have made money for decades. As part of the effort, the Detroit automaker launched a city-based car-sharing service that allows residents to request the use of Chevrolet vehicles on the new Maven app for as little as $6 per hour.
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NAFA welcomes 40 new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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NAFA thanks Club NAFA Member Leonie Von Halle, for her 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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The County of Ventura, CA is reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its fleet of vehicles, and lowering costs, by participating in NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. The fleet earned its accreditation in early-January and has been recognized on the NAFA website for its achievement.
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Congratulations are in order for Jason Foster, Fleet Mechanic II with the city of Gainesville, for successfully attaining his CAFM ®!
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Volkswagen executives were left yelling "Farfegnugen!" after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rejected the German automaker's plan to repair it's 2.0 liter diesel engines. According to Reuters, the the motors were enabled to emit 40 times the amount of pollution allowed by U.S. law. CARB says the plan didn't go far enough or make changes quick enough.
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Donald Trump said in a recent stump speech that federal regulators should increase the amount of ethanol blended into the nation’s gasoline supply. Speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Trump, a real estate mogul and the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, said the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ought to follow the ethanol volumes Congress set in 2007.
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Last month, Americans bought over 13,000 plug-in and battery powered hybrid vehicles. But "gas guzzlers" have been selling just as well. The moral of the story? It's hard to convince people hybrids are a good idea when gas is under $2 per gallon.
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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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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? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
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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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Early-Bird Pricing For Only In-Person EFMS In 2016 ends THIS FRIDAY, February 5! Do not miss out! Prices go up 2/6/2016...Register now by clicking here!
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