On September 15, NAFA will be presenting the introductory session to the Sustainable Fleet Series "Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Fleet," live at the 2017 AltCar Expo and Conference, September 15-16 in Santa Monica, Calif. The Sustainable Fleet Series is a brand new seminar that has been developed through a partnership between NAFA, CALSTART, and NC State University. It consists of six one-hour presentations designed to educate fleet professionals on how to create a sustainable fleet program.
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Register for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), October 16-18, in Philadelphia, and take advantage of early-bird savings! This three-day, live event is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet professionals, about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. You will also have the opportunity to network face-to-face with other fleet colleagues.
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Whether you need an introduction to the basics of sustainable fleets or a comprehensive course that dives deep into how you can integrate sustainable practices, NAFA has the education opportunity that's right for you. Find out more inside.
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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. EMV, Mobile, and the Future of Fleet Payments takes place Wednesday, September 20, so register now and don't miss out!
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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 series gives you a solid foundation in the eight disciplines: Asset Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Maintenance Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Fuel Management, and Professional Development.
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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.75 percent month-over-month in July. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 130.3, which was a record high for the third consecutive month and a 2.6 percent increase from a year ago.
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- September 15-16, 2017, AltCar Expo, Santa Monica, Calif.
- September 17-20, 2017, AFLA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.
- September 20-22, 2017, NAFA-FLAGFA Joint Conference, St. Petersburg, Fla.
- September 27-28, 2017, AALA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
- October 2-6, 2017, PFMA and NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting (NAFA Boot Camp, E. Puyallup, Wash.)
- October 11, 2017, Sustainable Fleet Expo, Raleigh, N. C.
- October 11-12, 2017, NETS Annual Conference, Charlottesville, Va.
- November 29-December 1, 2017, ISM Indirect Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.
- January 22-25, 2018, World of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nev.
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Join NAFA's Mid-America Chapter on September 28 at Deer Creek Golf Club, designed by world renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Deer Creek is an 18-hole, par 72 course covering 6,811 yards. Stretching through densely-wooded areas which bring winding creeks into play, Come for the fun and for networking with your chapter peers.
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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? 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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Updated FMCSA Electronic Logging Device FAQ Available Senate Confirms Former Pilot to Lead NTSB Federal Regulators Drop Sleep Apnea Proposal
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While NAFTA renegotiations are set to begin in the upcoming weeks, a partnership between Ontario and Michigan completed a North American first. Two Level Three autonomous vehicles (where the driver is able to resume control at anytime) drove themselves across the border through the Windsor-Detroit tunnel.
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Toyota Motor Corp. has confirmed it will take an equity stake in Mazda Motor Corp. on a venture that will lead them to jointly develop and produce electric vehicles. The two carmakers confirmed they will also set up a new, $1.6 billion assembly plant in the United States. Toyota already operates a broad network of factories in the U.S.
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Among adults who admit to not always using safety belts in the back seat, four out of five surveyed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) say short trips or traveling by taxi or ride-hailing service are times they don't bother to use the belt. The new survey reveals that many rear-seat passengers don't think belts are necessary because they perceive the back seat to be safer than the front.
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As reported in Car and Driver, Volkswagen will recall nearly half a million cars in the United States to repair a potentially dangerous fuel-tank leak. The leaking fuel tanks, manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, are susceptible to forming hairline cracks, causing fuel to leak inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire, according to NHTSA documents filed back in May.
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Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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It is the strength of our Members like Marion D. Crow, CAFM ®, and Katie Rixman that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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The 2018 invoicing cycle is coming. Organize a year's worth of NAFA membership renewals in one single, concise, annual payment. The Invoice Bundling Option — a once-yearly process — returns for 2018 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues cycles.
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NAFA Regular Member Tim Llewellyn passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was 69. Tim was the Fleet Manager for the city of Kirkland, Wash. for 22 years and was known and respected throughout the city and beyond. He served as Treasurer for NAFA's Puget Sound Chapter. Tim was the recipient of NAFA’s Lifetime Honorary Membership Award in 2016.
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Consumer Reports announced the extended-range Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle rolled to an impressive 250 miles on a charge in its testing. That put the compact Bolt ahead of its nearest competitors. "In our electric-vehicle range test, we put the Bolt head-to-head against our 2016 Tesla Model S 75D. The Tesla ran out of juice at 235 miles, while the Bolt motored on for another fifteen miles," the publication reported.
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Don Walker, CEO of Magna International, a Canadian global automotive supplier in Ontario, stated automakers are overly optimistic about the market potential of electric vehicles and when fully self-driving cars will arrive, according to Automotive News. Walker took issue with some industry estimates, such as the prediction that EVs could grow to as much as 25 percent of the market by 2025. He warned that the number will be dramatically lower.
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According to a report by Autoweek, Mazda is the first auto manufacturer to have engineered a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) gasoline engine. This technology achieves the internal combustion engine without the need for spark plugs. It will also allow Mazda's vehicles to get the fuel mileage of a diesel engine while releasing fewer emissions into the environment.
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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!
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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 optimally? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
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Learn more about current fleet professional job postings and how your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.
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Learn the Fundamentals of Fleet Management at NAFA's EFMS live training, October 16-18, in Philadelphia. Register Today.
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