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NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo conference provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for both new and veteran fleet managers to get the tools they need to be successful and increase their networking power. 2018 will bring the most education-packed, networking-friendly conference NAFA has presented.

 
 
   
Do you know someone who has made an impact on our industry in 2017? 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 2017.

 
 
   
Enhance your Institute & Expo experience and attend one of NAFA’s two pre-conference events taking place on Monday, April 23: International Fleet Academy – Where are You? Advancing on the Mobility Continuum and Are You Really Ready? The Critical Role of Fleets Before, During, and Post-Disaster. These education events will focus on increasingly important subjects to the fleet industry and will offer valuable instruction to attendees.

 
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When you’re new to fleet, how will you develop your superpowers? Gain a career-long advantage in eight quick and easy webinars with NAFA's Fleet 101 Webinar Series. Better-informed professionals run better performing fleets – and this program will familiarize you with the fundamentals of every aspect of fleet management. You’ll learn in-demand skills you can apply immediately to start adding value to your organization’s operations.

 
 
   
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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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.29 percent month-over-month in November. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 134.5, which was a 7.8 percent increase from a year ago, and the lowest level since August.

 
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The NAFA Chicago Chapter held its annual Holiday Luncheon on December 7 at Maggiano's in Schaumburg, Ill. The meeting was very well attended and also featured an address from NAFA CEO Phillip E. Russo, CAE, on the role that mobility will play in the future of fleet. The meeting also provided chapter members with a chance to give back, as many attendees brought new, unopened toys with them to donate to Toys for Tots.

 
 
   
At the annual holiday meeting for NAFA's Philadelphia Chapter, Scott Lauer, who recently retired from Merck after 30 years of service, was honored. Lauer served in Merck's global fleet operations group. He has also been an active member of the Philadelphia Chapter, serving as Chapter Treasurer for two years.

 
 
   
On December 7, the New York InterCounty Chapter gathered at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan to celebrate the holidays, and another year of success. Attendees were treated to a presentation from Kevin Tynan, an automotive analyst from Bloomberg Media. The annual event also featured a raffle to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

 
The EV revolution: are you ready?
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There has been more news in the United States on electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure in the last three months than in the past three years. For fleets, that means understanding how this will impact future vehicle purchases. Watch LeasePlan’s CEO, Tex Gunning, explains how you can go electric.
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Legislative News
 
   
On November 20, 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that in advance of the December 18, 2017, implementation of the Congressional-mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule, the Agency will be providing guidance related to enforcement procedures during the ELD transition. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has asked FMCSA to give some small carriers an exemption of at least five years from the federal rule on ELDs. In other news, White House officials say President Trump will release his long-promised infrastructure proposal in early January 2018.

 
 
   
The Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) party has released its election platform, dubbed the "People’s Guarantee." The platform arrived on November 25 during the party's Election Readiness and Policy Convention which took place in Toronto. One of the biggest announcements which came out of the convention was the party’s initiative to reduce tax rates on middle income earners.

 
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NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) brings many fleet leaders and vendors together from around the world. With that volume of travelers, third-party lodging companies, some of which have proven to be scammers, take notice and begin soliciting potential attendees for lodging and travel services. NAFA does not work with or authorize any organizations to use the NAFA or I&E names and logos to solicit attendees for lodging and cautions attendees to be diligent, through several tips.

 
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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 presentation, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!

 
 
   
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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