If you’ve always wanted to get involved in NAFA and weren’t sure how, there are two great opportunities awaiting you. You can find out more in this article.
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Launched in April 2017, the Sustainable Fleet Certificate Program was developed through a partnership between NAFA, CALSTART, and NC State University, and is designed to educate fleet professionals in proven methods to develop sustainable fleet initiatives, providing the tools and skills that help them succeed in their sustainability goals.
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The slate of NAFA webinars for the second half of 2017 is now online. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for NAFA Members (Regular and Associate) as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25.00. Register now and be prepared for these informative education opportunities.
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Are you new to fleet? Do you have questions about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession more convenient than ever! This eight-part webinar series includes 480 minutes of instruction from nine highly qualified instructors with more than 200 years of combined fleet experience!
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NAFA's Tri-State Chapter recently hosted a chapter meeting on May 9, 2017, near Louisville, Kentucky. The meeting was hosted and sponsored by Auto Truck Group. Attendees received an update from Jason Phillips with Clean Fuels Ohio on new projects and what funding options are available currently through federal and state grants.
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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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FMCSA Again Delays Entry-Level Driver Training Rule; U.S. Senators Look to Reform, Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit; and Lawmakers Push Regulators for Hair-Testing Drug Screening Guidelines.
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The federal government has announced its plans to develop a national strategy to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVS) on the road in Canada. Jointly announced by the Ministers of Transport and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development, the next year will be characterized by the establishment of working groups from federal and provincial government levels as well as industry stakeholders to inform a strategy to be implemented beginning in 2018.
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According to an analysis from Quest Diagnostics, urine tests among the U.S. workforce had a positive result rate of 4.2 percent, the highest since 2004, when 4.5 percent of urine tests tested positive for drugs. This was also an increase of five percent from 2015 to 2016.
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Volkswagen AG said in early-May it resumed selling diesel cars in the United States in April, and that they accounted for nearly 12 percent of its April sales, a sign consumer demand for such cars had not been dampened by its emissions scandal. The world's largest automaker by sales was barred by U.S. authorities in September 2015 from selling about 11,000 new 2015 diesel Golf, Beetle, and Passat cars after the German automaker admitted to using secret software to exceed emission limits for six years.
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The U.S. Justice Department has filed suit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over claims its diesel-powered pickups and SUVs were outfitted with illegal software that allowed them to pass laboratory emissions tests. The complaint filed on May 23 alleges that nearly 104,000 vehicles with 3.0 liter EcoDiesel engines were equipped with software "defeat devices" that caused the vehicles’ emission control systems to perform differently, and less effectively, during certain normal driving conditions than on laboratory emissions tests, according to a statement from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 21,000 of their popular Explorer SUVs in the Canadian provinces Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Mud that is found in these provinces' prairies can bend and break suspension components. Both police and civilian models of the Explorer are affected by this recall.
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Uber began testing its driverless car program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September 2016. Now, after initially being accepted by the mayor and the city, The New York Times reports that the slowly deteriorating relationship between Uber and Pittsburgh might be coming to a close based on a continuing string of issues.
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NAFA welcomes new Regular and Associate Members into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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It is the strength of our Members like Johnnie Schmauder, CFM/CAFM ® that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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In the long list of important people who figure prominently in NAFA's 60 year history, few loom as large as Willard H. DaSilva, who served as the Association's first legal counsel, as well as a founder of the NAFA Foundation. He passed away on May 5, 2017 at Friedwald Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in New City, New York surrounded by his family.
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It was with great sadness that NAFA learned of the passing of Earl H. Miller in late-April. Miller was previously President of Corporate Collision Inc., but entered into retirement in October of 2016, moving to Palm Desert, CA. The news of his death came as a shock to those who knew him.
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Literally an icon in fleet and NAFA alike, George Argueta has announced his well-earned retirement from the regional sales position at Corporate Claims Management. Argueta has experienced nearly every aspect of the fleet industry, as a manager, as a service provider, and as a constant, guiding support for others. He is a valued leader in NAFA's New York-InterCounty Chapter.
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In mid-May, Uber conceded it underpaid its New York City drivers by improperly calculating the company’s share of passenger fares, and will pay out an average of $900 per driver in restitution, costing tens of millions of dollars. The back pay could run at least $45 million.
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Subaru Corp. is considering electric versions of its existing models for the carmaker’s first foray into the technology, as it joins peers around the world in pouring cash into battery-powered vehicles amid tightening emissions rules. The Japanese company, which plans to make record investments in research and development in this financial year, is weighing installing electric powertrains in current models rather than designing an all-new car.
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Ford Motor Co. has replaced Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields with James Hackett. The abrupt departure of Fields, 56, who spent less than three years on the job, is among a series of management changes at Ford.
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NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Webinar Series educates fleet professionals on proven methods to develop sustainable fleet initiatives, offering the tools and skills that help fleets and fleet professionals like yourself succeed in your sustainability goals.
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A new study published in the journal Nature has now calculated the effect of lax practices in regulation of diesel vehicles which during some real-world driving conditions run dirtier than they do during the lab tests. A body count—38,000 people around the world prematurely died in 2015 as a result of excess particulate matter (including nitrogen oxide or NOx) and ozone emissions from diesel vehicles.
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In what appears to be an industry-first commitment to sustainability, General Motors is partnering with several tire manufacturers to purchase tires that are made from sustainable natural rubber. The Detroit News reports that GM has said the sustainable rubber will come from sources that "did not lead to deforestation," was harvested to aid an area’s economic and social development, and is "managed in a transparent and traceable manner."
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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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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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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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One of the benefits of NAFA membership is access to thousands of fleet professionals across North America and around the world. So, if you're looking to fill a position on your staff, then you'll want to make sure you take advantage of NAFA's Career Network. Click inside to learn more about how to get a job posted, and get it noticed by some of the best in the fleet industry!
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