NAFA seeks Subject Matter Experts to develop educational Resource and Associated Study Guides for a Department of Transportation module and Maintenance Management module of its CAFM ® certification program. Full details regarding the DOT RFP and MM RFP are available by clicking the links.
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NAFA debuted significant upgrades to its online membership interface on November 14, 2018. With this, members have a great opportunity to create their new login, participate in NAFA Communities, and update their information in preparation for NAFA's 2020 Membership Directory. Visit www.NAFA.org and get started now.
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In 2016, NAFA dipped its toe into the waters of global fleet to gauge interest. Today, many national fleet associations, large fleets, global FMCs, and other organizations want to pursue fleet certification opportunities for their members and employees. Recognizing the groundswell of interest, Bobit Media invited NAFA to be an Association Partner of its recent Global Fleet Conference, with a key part of the event being NAFA’s overview of its certification programs. NAFA also lead a planning session on formulating a global fleet certification program.
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NAFA's Member-Get-A-Member Program allows you to share the benefits of a NAFA membership with your non-member peers. We are kicking off the summer with even more! During the month of June, for each new NAFA member you recruit, we are happy to give you your choice of three terrific rewards.
Plus, your referral will receive $100 off their membership dues. Be sure to give them the special promo code: MGAM19! Get started now by clicking here. Don't delay - this offer ends June 30.
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NAFA’s Online Buyer's Guide is the most effective way to present and learn about the products and services you use. Plus, with the Online Buyer's Guide's RFP Automator, free to all members, you can make the process of reaching out to these companies easier and more effective, and for suppliers, increases your audience. As a NAFA membership benefit, you can request project bids from the vendors of your choice.
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How seriously can cybersecurity affect fleets? One fleet manager had his vehicles hacked and received a demand of $18 million to release them. “How would you react to that?” asked Faye Francy, Executive Director of Auto-ISAC, in Washington, D.C. As deeply competitive as OEMs are, there is at least one area where they are cooperative partners: cybersecurity.
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Many of the current and near-future vehicle technologies have significant low- or no-emissions factors to them and/or degrees of autonomous functionality – signaling where fleets will also be headed. Plus, the pace of change is fast. Yet, fleet professionals gearing up for this new technology should follow three key approaches, according to Bill Van Amburg, Executive Vice President of CALSTART, a nonprofit organization working both nationally and internationally with businesses and governments to develop clean, efficient transportation solutions. He previewed some of the innovative fleet advancements at the NAFA 2019 Institute & Expo session, Advanced Vehicle Technologies and How You Can Prepare.
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NAFA's next webinar, "Insurance Savings Through Telematics Innovations," takes place this Wednesday, June 19. Time is short, so don't miss out. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Click here to register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
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NAFA Fleet Management Association now brings, direct to your workplace or chapter meeting, the trusted and effective education typically found at Association seminars. The NAFA Direct program provides a wide range of training content and instructors that come to you.
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Register now for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management (EFMS) to quickly get up to speed on fleet! This three-day, live event, October 7-9 in Phoenix, is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet professionals about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet, and if you’re studying for the CAFM ® or CAFS ® exams, EFMS will be a great preparation tool. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to build a network of peers who are experiencing the same challenges you are, and can help you find solutions deep into your fleet career. Click here to learn more and register now.
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Is mobility leaving you behind? Need to tune up your fleet sales skills, or have teammates to train? Missed key sessions and the latest fleet strategies at I&E? NAFA has you covered! We just launched three video training packages addressing today’s top fleet industry needs, presented by some of fleet’s top experts. These prepackaged bundles are designed to quickly build success for both fleet managers and industry suppliers. Visit www.nafa.org/trainingvideos.
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Looking at trends in weekly Manheim Market Report prices, the spring bounce in values ended in April, and May saw steady and slightly lower than normal depreciation each week. Three-year-old vehicle values in aggregate saw a decline of 1.3% for the month, which matched last year’s performance. Prices in aggregate are now lower than the beginning of the year, but non-luxury prices remain higher as a result of their strong spring bounce. Luxury vehicle prices, which have seen abnormally high depreciation this year, saw declining depreciation in May.
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NAFA Communities is our new online supertool for you to access segment-specific programs and content to perform your job better. It will accelerate your networking among like-minded peers to increase your ability to solve problems. It also gives you a stronger voice in NAFA to provide the guidance, support, and leadership to make the fleet and mobility industry more vibrant and important.
Hot discussion topics on NAFA's Communities this week include: Fleet Safety Point Programs, Telematics, Reservation Software, Adoption of Law Enforcement Vehicles into the Motor Pool, and Reimbursement Programs.
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A dear friend of NAFA, Aristotle (Art) Derderian, age 93, of West Hartford, Conn., died on May 29, 2019. In 1964, Art joined The Travelers Insurance Company as Fleet Manager, overseeing a nationwide fleet of automobiles. His role evolved to develop policies and procedures for the maintenance and management of the Travelers fleet. He was also a member of Ford Motor Company's Automotive Consumer Board.
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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: On June 7, the U.S. and Mexico released a joint declaration announcing that they had come to an agreement to take on additional actions to curb illegal immigration at the U.S. Southern border.
On June 5, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) introduced the Clean School Bus Act, to assist school districts around the country in replacing traditional diesel school buses with electric school buses.
On June 6, 17 automakers sent a letter to President Trump expressing the need for a unified national standard on vehicle fuel economy and emission regulations that are adhered to across all 50 states. However, White House spokesman Judd Deere responded to the letter, saying that California had “failed to put forward a productive alternative.”
On June 10, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its finalized rule allowing for gasoline blended with up to 15% percent ethanol (E-15) to be sold during the summer months.
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In late May, Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna signed the Drive Zero Pledge, an international effort aimed at increasing the number of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the medium- and heavy-duty transportation sector. The effort aligns with the call by global leaders to reduce the impact of emissions on the environment.
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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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