NAFA Connection

NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) is the fleet management industry’s largest event. Designed around your
needs, I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for you, whether you're a new fleet manager
or a veteran fleet professional. Get the education sessions and connections you need to be at your best! Don't miss out -- register now!

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After weeks of intense judging by industry leaders, the finalists for NAFA's 2017 Fleet Excellence Awards have been chosen. The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXY for short) were designed to shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year.

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Taking place April 24 in sunny Tampa, Florida, NAFA's International Fleet Academy is more than a one-day experience! It’s the kickoff to year-round engagement that will build a global community of peers working together to achieve global fleet best practices!

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If you've been thinking about working towards your CAFM^® or CAFS^® designation, but are still on the fence about doing so, you're in luck! If you are planning to attend the Institute and Expo this April 25-28, you will have the chance to take the program for a test drive! There's never been a better time to become CAFM^® or CAFS^®-certified!

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NAFA's latest webinar session, How to Make Big Data Practical for Your Fleet is a "must-attend" webinar for fleet professionals! It will be presented on Wednesday, April 12. Register now!

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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) fell by 0.2 percent in February. However, given a sharp decline in pricing in February of last year, the Manheim Index now shows a year-over-year gain of 1.1 percent. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index stood at 124.6 for February.

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NAFA's Chapters are the heart of the Association, so don't pass up terrific Chapter Meeting opportunities to learn and grow as a fleet professional!

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Close to 60 fleet professionals gathered for the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show on February 28, and enjoyed an exciting meeting led by representatives of seven vehicle manufacturers. After hearing about what new and exciting vehicles and options can be expected for the 2018 model year, attendees strolled over to the show floor to "kick some tires."

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Lawmakers Push for Driverless Test Sites Funding, Updated FMCSA Electronic Logging Device FAQ Available, and FMCSA Confirms HOS Restart Restrictions Will Remain Suspended.

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The relationship between the administration in Washington D.C. and Ottawa continues to take shape every week. However, a promised rollback of stringent U.S. fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, put in place by the Obama administration, could put new strain on U.S.-Canadian relationships.

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After decades of struggling in Europe, General Motors has pulled back from the markets, selling their Opel and Vauxhall brands, as well as the European arm of their financial division, to French automaker PSA Group. The deal is valued at $2.3 billion. and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. This transaction seems to signal that GM will begin to look more at expanding more in Asia.

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Since Donald Trump began his presidential campaign in 2016, he has made the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) a major topic of conversation, saying he would do everything from rewriting it to pulling the U.S. out of the agreement entirely. Now, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal is speaking up on the subject. He says that NAFTA must be revised, but only if all three signatories of the treaty benefit from the changes.

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Automakers sold 1.33 million vehicles in the United States in February. That number is down 1.1 percent from the same month one year ago, as consumers continue to shift from buying cars to purchasing trucks and SUVs. And even though vehicle sales continue at a near-record pace so far in 2017, some analysts see trouble ahead as automakers prime the market with bigger incentives to move high inventories of unsold vehicles.

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NAFA welcomes new Regular and Associate Members into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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It is the strength of our Members like Peter Egan and Matthew Betz that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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The Board of Directors of NAFA, operating under new bylaws and election procedures adopted in 2016, recently elected the first slate of Officers under its new guidelines. The new rules saw four new Directors elected to the Board in January, joining nine Directors whose terms were continuing. Then, in February, the full Board of 13 Directors elected from among themselves NAFA’s new President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.

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NAFA's 2017 Institute and Expo will feature an additional day of free sessions, open only to Law Enforcement Group attendees! On Monday, April 24, the day before I&E kicks off, the Law Enforcement New Product Showcase will take place. OEM representatives will be on hand to preview the latest technologies, as well as answer your questions. Admission to this valuable event is included FREE with I&E registration for attendees with law enforcement fleet duties, so don't miss out!

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Are you registered for the 2017 Institute and Expo, but have questions about how to begin making your fleet more sustainable? Were you unable to attend all of the webinars in NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Series? Enhance your I&E experience and attend NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Certificate pre-conference event taking place on Monday, April 24.

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and 11 other Democrats have said it is "critical" that the Trump Administration leave in place new fuel efficiency rules, stating that the standards are achievable. Scott Pruitt of the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to reopen a review of the fuel economy rules that were put in place by the Obama Administration for the 2022-2025 period.

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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 yourself succeed in your sustainability goals.

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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 at its optimum? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide! examines these questions and more!

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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 their overall organization.

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Hamilton, ON; Fort Worth, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Newmarket, ON; Norfolk, VA; Albany, GA; Cherry Hill, NJ; Benton County, OR; Chicago Area, IL; San Francisco, CA; Greenville, SC; and Chantilly, VA.

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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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Take advantage of your opportunity to test drive NAFA's CAFM^® program at the Institute & Expo on Thursday, April 27! To take part, you mist register before April 12. Don't miss out!