NAFA debuted significant upgrades to its online membership interface that require members to change their passwords - first implemented on November 14, 2018. With this, members have a great opportunity to access member content, participate in NAFA Communities, and update their information in preparation for NAFA's 2020 Membership Directory. Visit www.NAFA.org and get started now.

A successful preventive maintenance program is predicated on one key aspect: the vehicle has to make it to a shop. This important aspect is most often in the hands of drivers who have full-time jobs and taking time to have their vehicles serviced is an inconvenience. Here are some important steps in ensuring drivers take their vehicle in for their PM.

As a fleet professional, one of your responsibilities is ensuring that vehicle recalls are completed in a timely manner. It sounds simple, but you know managing recalls can be difficult and time-consuming. Here is some practical advice to assist you in managing recalls.

 

After seeing steady and slightly lower than normal depreciation in weekly Manheim Market Report prices in May, prices were firm or slightly higher each week in June. Three-year-old vehicle values in aggregate saw an increase of 0.4% for the month, which was slightly stronger than last year’s performance. Prices in aggregate remain lower than the beginning of the year, but non-luxury prices remain higher. Luxury vehicle prices, which had seen abnormally high depreciation this year through May, also saw slight price appreciation in June.

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 with Early-Bird rates.

NAFA's next webinar, "Secure a Safer Fleet with Ergonomics," takes place this Wednesday, July 17, at 12:00 noon Eastern. Time is short, so don't miss out.

This webinar will address what can be done within budget to create a safer fleet. This involves looking at ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, performing a job hazard analysis, preemptively addressing safety risks, and the ROI gained from a safer fleet.

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.

NAFA has opened the Call for Presentations for the 2020 Institute & Expo, taking place April 6-8, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. We want to hear from all walks of fleet professionals. NAFA's goal is to provide a program that meets the varied educational needs of attendees, presented by talented speakers who represent the breadth of the industry. Submit your interesting and timely presentation topics through NAFA's new I&E application. This Call for Presentations opportunity closes on August 9, so do not delay. 

In the news: Senators have introduced a bill that would require all new commercial trucks with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more to be equipped with speed-limiting devices.

 

FMCSA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to allow states to permit third-party commercial driver’s license skills instructors to also administer the CDL skills test to individuals they have instructed.

 

On July 1, the excise taxes on motor fuels increased in twelve states around the country. These state fuel excises taxes are often levied to pay for road infrastructure and are administered in addition to the federal 18.4 cents/gallon excise tax on gasoline.

 

Senators introduced the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act, which would require used car dealers to repair any outstanding safety recalls in used automobiles prior to selling, leasing, or loaning them to consumers.