It’s hard to believe I&E 2018 is over. After a full year of planning, several weeks of high-level stress leading up to the event, then five days of flat-out sprinting for 18 hours a day, it came and went so fast! I’ve already been back in the office for nearly a full week. Here are some of my reflections on I&E - from an “operational” perspective - that make me smile.
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The 2018 I&E might be over, but there are many other activities on the horizon from your fleet and mobility association. Learn what NAFA will be involved with in the near future and how you can play a significant role in these actions.
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The Annual Business Meeting at I&E is traditionally the session where NAFA leaders let members and attendees know about all the great things NAFA did the previous year, and offer a glimpse of the Association's future direction. On the morning of April 24 at the Anaheim Convention Center, NAFA President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM, touched upon the full value of the Association, from its position as a leader in the industry to its very personal connection to each and every member.
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During the Chapter Appreciation Luncheon which took place on April 24, an individual who is well-known to NAFA membership took the stage to let I&E attendees know of great things on the horizon. NAFA Foundation President Claude Masters, CAFM, described the changes the organization took on recently, as well as the strategic goals it has set for itself in the near future as a strong supporter of the fleet industry.
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On April 25, prior to CAFM graduation recognition events, Ryan Meppelink of Ferris State University was awarded the NAFA Foundation's 2018 Willard DaSilva Student Scholarship. He was selected by the NAFA Foundation and the award was presented by NAFA Foundation President Claude Masters, CAFM.
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Excitement abounded on the evening of April 24 as the winners of the 2018 FLEXY Awards ascended the stage and claimed their awards. The FLEXYs are open to all fleet professionals, regardless of whether or not they were members of NAFA Fleet Management Association. Special thanks to Wheels, Inc., the corporate sponsor for this year's FLEXY Awards Celebration.
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The slate of NAFA webinars for 2018 is now online, including "Essential KPIs All Fleet Managers Need To Track," which takes place Wednesday, May 16. In this session, Pete Allen, Executive Vice President, MiX Telematics, and Grady Kelly, Senior Manager, Asset Management, Archrock, will describe the top Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that all fleet managers should be tracking, and how they can be used to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
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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.
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NAFA salutes those who have put in the utmost effort and commitment into achieving the CAFM, the profession's top standard of expertise. Plus, give a hand to those who achieved the CAFS® and are on their way to earning their CAFM.
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Speakers for this meeting included Merikay Hunt, MS of COACH MKay; Randy Owen, CAFM®, Matrix Consulting Group; Dave Rush, Fleet & Safety Manager, RJ Reynolds America; Mike Kotula, Jr., Manager, Southeast Regional Sales, The CEI Group; and Brad Howatt, Senior VP & CFO, Element Fleet Management.
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NAFA thanks the Chapters whose contributions helped supercharge this year's Institute & Expo. Your involvement and backing of the education offered to the fleet industry fueled the excitement of I&E and made the 2018 conference the best yet!
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Features in this edition: President Trump indicated April 11 that his Administration may allow E-15 gasoline to be sold year-round. The Environmental Protection Agency currently bans the use of E-15 during the summer months because they say it contributes to smog on hot days.
The President announced the nomination of Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety and Health Administration. NHTSA has been without a permanent Administrator since January 2017. King has served as the Acting Administrator since last September.
The Road to Zero Coalition, an alliance including NAFA and over 600 other government, advocacy, and automotive-industry organizations, released a comprehensive report seeking to eliminate roadway fatalities in the U.S. by 2050. The report is released amid increasing concerns about the uptick in roadway-related deaths following years of decline.
Legislation meant to facilitate the development of self-driving cars is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate. The AV START Act (S. 1885) would regulate autonomous cars and trucks lighter than 10,000 pounds and is intended to advance the development and deployment of highly automated vehicles (HAVs).
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In anticipation of the election in Ontario being held on June 7, 2018, the Ontario New Democratic Party, under leader Andrea Horwath, released its election platform on April 16, 2018, which proposes major spending in multiple different areas.
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Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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Back in March, I wrote to alert all NAFA Members that the Association would undertake several major data-collection projects. I write now to remind you to provide your feedback in the most important portion of our efforts: a survey to determine such important aspects as your motivation for joining NAFA and remaining a member of the Association; your familiarity, use and satisfaction with NAFA’s products, programs, and services; your issues of concern; and your image and overall satisfaction with the Association. You can click on this link, or copy and paste it in to your browser address line: https://www.research.net/r/NAFA2018
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NAFA has been named to the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), as a strategic partner. In this alliance, NAFA will represent and advocate for the fleet and mobility profession in a partnership that will directly impact vehicle safety and security.
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Trade Show News Network, the leading resource for the trade show, exhibition, and event industry, has named NAFA’s Institute and Expo (I&E) to its list of the 2017 Top U.S. Trade Shows. The ranking is based on net square footage of trade shows in the United States. I&E ranked number 201 of all U.S. events.
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NAFA thanks the following publications for joining us as media sponsors for the 2018 I&E! Click on their logos and learn more.
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Thank You!
NAFA Fleet Management Association thanks the following companies for their generous support of the 2018 Institute & Expo.
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On the morning of April 24, prior to his introduction of NAFA's I&E keynote speaker Jody Urquhart, Dan Thompson, District Sales Manager for ARI, announced the promotion of company veteran Bob White to ARI President. He succeeds Chris Conroy who will focus on parent company Holman Business Services.
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Your Sustainable Fleet Management Certificate from NAFA gives you in-demand knowledge and a highly respected credential. Your skills will matter: sustainability is a topic organizations can’t afford to ignore, and transportation-related sustainability is a top priority. Take the first step toward becoming an accredited NAFA Sustainable Fleet.
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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 you succeed in your sustainability goals.
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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 the overall organization.
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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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See NAFA's current fleet professional job postings and learn how you can find your next position or your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.
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Please take 15 minutes and complete NAFA's Membership Satisfaction Survey. You can click on this link, or copy and paste it into your browser address line:
https://www.research.net/r/NAFA2018
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