NAFA Association News
NAFA eagerly announces it is seeking four (4) candidates for its 2017 Board of Directors. As a result of the recent changes to NAFA’s bylaws, now every fleet manager and supplier whose membership is in good standing is eligible to be considered for the NAFA Board of Directors. To be considered for the NAFA Board of Directors, you must complete the Candidate Consideration Form found in a link in this article. Completed forms are due back to NAFA by 5:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday, October 31, 2016.
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On October 3, NAFA and The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) announced the signing of an agreement in principle designed to increase energy efficiency in vehicle fleets of NAFA members and cable system operators. Once a formal agreement is finalized, the two organizations will promote professional development and standardization of operational practices in the fleet management field, and will work together to develop new training and benchmarking material that can help to identify and remedy inefficient practices.
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NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the fleet management industry’s largest event. Designed around your needs, I&E 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. 2017 will bring the most education-packed, networking-friendly conference NAFA has presented!
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Events and Education
Today’s vehicles rely more and more on technology for both performance and convenience, and are more than ever before "computers on wheels." For fleet management, the rapid growth of vehicle connectivity presents both challenges and opportunities. NAFA will be conducting a webinar this Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30 AM on this important subject. Register today!
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NAFA, a pioneer in the sustainable fleet movement, will be leading a Sustainable Fleet Training Day event during the Northern California Clean Technology Forum & Equipment Expo in Sacramento, CA on October 19. This event will bring proven, actionable strategies to participants. The agenda will be conducted by NAFA Past President Claude T. Masters, CAFM ®.
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NAFA's latest webinar session, Impact of Mobile Technology on Fleets will show fleet professionals the mobile tools used by various stakeholders from dispatch systems, to locator tools, to payments. The webinar will be held Wednesday, October 19! Free to NAFA members, register for this webinar today!
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NAFA’s CAFM ®/CAFS ® Online Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice. If you're looking for your Asset Management certificate or need additional help studying for this discipline, or are working toward CAFM ®/CAFS ® Online Boot Camp, you need to attend this webinar! This session will be held on November 1 and 2, so register now!
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NAFA Chapter News
In this FUN video contest we want to hear about the value of NAFA and our chapters! Videos should inspire new members and remind existing members of what is special about NAFA and our chapters by showing how membership has helped professionally or personally; however your team sees fit. This contest is a great opportunity to build your chapter community!
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Please join us for our annual conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama this October. Attendees can expect a great lineup of dynamic, knowledgeable guest speakers and the option to participate in evening events after classes. Seating is limited so register now to attend!
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Legislative News
Parliament resumed in Ottawa on September 19 with Members of Parliament coming back to the House of Commons to continue their work on legislation and for opposition political parties to keep the Liberal Government accountable. Surprisingly, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not come back to Ottawa to see his Parliament resume.
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Industry News
Volkswagen Truck & Bus is looking to "fundamentally change" the transport industry with the launch of its RIO cloud-based operating system. There is currently no information available specifying if the company plans to roll out to the United States, but RIO is slated to go online in 2017, according to the company’s plans announced in the lead up to the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany.
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FTR Transport Intelligence and CK Commercial Vehicle Research conducted a fleet survey to collect information regarding heavy duty vehicle usage, maintenance practices, and aftermarket parts purchasing activity. The survey data is combined with FTR industry data and analysis to provide a comprehensive view of the heavy duty maintenance practices and markets.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently announced a recall of more than 1.9 million vehicles because a mechanical glitch could prevent airbags from deploying in the event of a crash. Of that total, 1.4 million of them were sold in the United States, 225,000 in Canada, and 285,000 in Mexico. The vehicles involved in the recall include a mix of 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Lancia models. The issue is already linked to five injuries and three fatalities.
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After weeks of uncertainty and threats of striking, General Motors and Unifor, the union representing Canada's auto workers, have agreed to a new contract that includes $420 million in investments from the manufacturer. The deal also promises new product commitments, raises for employees, and full-time status for temporary workers. It also dpecifically requires product commitments for GM's Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, which was on the verge of shutting down after 2019.
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Inside NAFA
Are you new to fleet? Do you have members of your team who recently added fleet management responsibilities? Learn the fundamentals from the best at your convenience! NAFA’s Fleet 101 webinar series provides a broad overview of the various skills needed to build a foundation to succeed in the fleet management profession!
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Technology
In the near future, car owners will be in the minority, predicts Lyft Co-founder John Zimmer. "By 2025, owning a car will go the way of the DVD," says Zimmer, who is also President of the San Francisco-based ride-hailing service. In major U.S. cities, private car ownership "will all but end," he writes.
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Sustainability
Automotive assembly plants, like most other factories, are typically not very environmentally friendly. They cover millions of square feet and produce hundreds pf thousands of cars annually, which can leave quite a footprint. That's why General Motors is beginning to take steps to improve the overall sustainability of their manufacturing practices. The automaker says that all of their plants will be run on renewable energy by 2050, a goal that they are already beginning to take small steps towards achieving.
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Just a few months after finally announcing a solution to their highly-publicized "Dieselgate" incident, it appears that this nitrogen-oxide-fueled nightmare might have made Volkswagen reconsider continuing sales of TDI diesel models in the United States entirely. The German automaker has been prohibited from selling such vehicles in the U.S. since late last year. Instead, the manufacturer says they will focus on expanding their product portfolio to stay competitive in the U.S.
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Daimler AG is planning to give a little spark to the U.S. truck market, announcing at the IAA Commercial Truck Show in Hannover, Germany that it plans to introduce two fully electric commercial vehicles to the United States as soon as next year. The Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter will see a "soft launch" in a few major cities, while a more realistic version of Mercedes-Benz's all-electric Vision Van concept will likely be launched in the U.S. as well.
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NAFA Store
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, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!
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One of the benefits of NAFA membership is access to thousands of fleet professionals across North America and around the world. So, if you're looking to fill a position on your staff, then you'll want to make sure you take advantage of NAFA's Career Network. Click inside to learn more about how to get a job posted, and get it noticed by some of the best in the fleet industry!
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