I am happy to announce that NAFA has revised its FLEXY Awards program to enable us to recognize more outstanding accomplishments by folks like you and your colleagues. Also, we are now seeking nominations from the entire membership (not just the Board) for NAFA’s “service” awards. These awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to NAFA or the fleet profession in specific areas or over targeted periods of time. Take a moment and nominate a worthy fleet professional.
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Is your fleet “right-sized”? Does the thought of right-sizing your fleet conjure up unpleasant conversations with managers about vehicle utilization? It certainly doesn’t have to, if you consider these five suggestions found in this article.
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Fleet telematics have many beneficial uses including logistics, utilization, tracking, and fuel fraud detection. Yet many overlook potential insurance cost savings that could be derived from the data. Speeding, hard braking and acceleration, location ID, and landmark information can assist both the organization and the insurance company in realizing cost savings.
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Do you know a NAFA member who exemplifies the best of leadership qualities? Nominate them by February 7 for NAFA’s National Award Program. These awards allow the Association to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to NAFA or the fleet profession in specific areas or over targeted periods of time. Download the nomination form and help us identify and honor our best.
The award categories include: Distinguished Service Award, Honorary Membership Award, Excellence in Education Award, and Outstanding Service Award.
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It's a new year. Are you reassessing your team or career? Do you want to employ individuals who know how to achieve ROI, can calculate TCO, and are ready on day one to "do fleet" the way you need it done? Are you looking for a job in fleet and mobility and want to speak to employers who need your skills? Updated weekly, NAFA's Career Network is the best place to get your career opportunities noticed.
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Early-bird registration for NAFA's 2019 Institute & Expo (I&E) ends Jan. 31! Be prepared for some of the boldest changes and upgrades yet to fleet's premiere annual conference. Through the end of January, attendees can receive significant savings off registration costs with early-bird discount registration rates. In most cases, attendees can take $200 off regular prices through January 31, 2019. Register now at NAFAInstitute.org.
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On Monday, April 15, at the all-new Institute & Expo, join your NAFA peers for an informative keynote presentation from Chris Riddell. An award-winning Global Futurist and industry recognized keynote speaker on the future of humanity and digital life, Riddell is also a renowned media commentator and global emerging trend spotter for businesses and leaders in today’s highly disrupted world.
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On Wednesday, April 17, at the all-new Institute & Expo, join your NAFA peers for an informative keynote presentation about the future of fleet and mobility from Lukas Neckermann, of Neckermann Strategic Advisors, a consultancy based in London and New York with a focus on emerging new mobility trends and their strategic impact.
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Want to become a top performer in fleet? Attend CAFM U – NAFA’s week-long "university" for advanced fleet education, April 13-18, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. CAFM U will grow your expertise and abilities to solve ever-complex fleet challenges – while letting you pursue your CAFM or CAFS certifications. The condensed format even lets you test twice, maximizing your study time.
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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 be prepared for these informative education opportunities.
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An Ounce of Prevention: A New Approach to
Preventative Maintenance and Compliance (Sponsored by ARI)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019
 Instructor: Charlie Guthro,
VP Strategic Services North America at ARI
Effective preventative maintenance is a cornerstone to an overall fleet strategy, but managing compliance has long been the weak link. Now there is a new way to manage PM compliance, control costs, and minimize failures and unexpected repairs.
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Insider's Look at City of Stamford's $1-Million Fleet Savings:
How They Achieved It, and How You Can, Too
(Sponsored by Agile)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Instructors: Ed Smith, President and CEO, Agile Fleet;
and Michael Albanese, Software Applications Manager, Stamford, CT
 The City of Stamford was concerned about high fleet costs and lack of metrics to understand vehicle usage and requirements. By relying on fleet technology to help them to efficiently share vehicles, automate maintenance schedules, and collect fleet data to reduce underutilized vehicles, the City stands to save $1 million over five years.
Fleet Manager Mike Scacco will discuss the challenges the City faced before implementing technology, offering details about the steps he took to take the city from having too many underutilized vehicles to saving $1 million. Representatives from Agile Fleet will also take part in the session to offer information regarding the fleet technology in place at the City and how they put it to use to improve efficiency and slash costs.
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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.03 percent month-over-month in December. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 137.6, a 4.3 percent increase from a year ago.
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One of NYPD’s most important and effective vehicles is the military-grade BEAR (Ballistic Engineered Armored Response) truck. The BEAR is a unique vehicle for uses ranging from rescue to counter-terrorism. Designed and produced by LENCO Industries Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass., NYPD purchased its first group of LENCO products back in 2004 with the agile BearCat.
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Join us at these local networking and fleet education events. If you have problems registering online for any of these chapter meetings, please contact Chris Goyette, NAFA’s Senior Manager of Chapter and Community Relations, at cgoyette@nafa.org, or 609-986-1047.
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In the news: The ongoing closure of nearly a quarter of the government is now the longest in U.S. history. Negotiations between the Administration and Congress have shown little to no signs of progress. The National Transportation Safety Board has been unable to work on thousands of ongoing safety investigations or begin new investigations during the lapse in federal funding.
While the government shutdown impacts the U.S. DOT, FMCSA and FHWA have not yet needed to furlough any employees.
The EPA maintains that it is still expecting to have a final rule to expand the sale of E15 gasoline to summer months ready before the summer driving season begins.
The Partners for Automated Vehicle Education launched a campaign to provide the public and policymakers with advanced vehicle technology and self-driving vehicles.
Ford issued an expanded safety recall for certain Takata airbag inflators in North America on January 4.
The Democratic House Majority agreed to a rules package that eliminated an enforcement provision that required transfers from the Treasury's general fund to the Highway Trust Fund be offset by spending cuts or revenue increases elsewhere.
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In the news: Although 2018 was a turbulent year for the auto industry, recently released data shows that nearly 2 million new cars were sold across the country. Last year was the second-best year for automotive sales on record. Canada’s confidence in the auto sector is high and Canadians are continuing to purchase new, more technologically advanced and environmentally friendly vehicles at a record rate.
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NAFA's Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs) are a true fleet management industry award and a prestigious opportunity to reward strong results. Every fleet management professional and supplier is welcome to submit an entry for the FLEXYs, regardless of where in the world their or their clients' fleets are based. Nominees are not required to be members of NAFA and are not required to have a CAFM ® certification. There is no cost for submissions, and you can submit today at this location. Hurry - the deadline for entries is February 1.
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The NAFA Foundation's premiere "Cornerstones of Fleet" campaign will help grow our mission to strategically advance the fleet profession - through beneficial industry research, education, partnerships, and scholarships. Plus, donors to the Cornerstone of Fleets campaign can get exclusive NAFA Foundation benefits, including events, research opportunities, and more.
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