NAFA Connection

In the long list of important people who figure prominently in NAFA's 60 year history, few loom as large as Willard H. DaSilva, who served as the Association's first legal counsel, as well as a founder of the NAFA Foundation. He passed away on May 5, 2017 at Friedwald Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in New City, New York surrounded by his family.

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"Bill's friendship and invaluable advice will be truly missed by all of his NAFA/NAFA Foundation friends and associates."

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Literally an icon in fleet and NAFA alike, George Argueta has announced his well-earned retirement from the regional sales position at Corporate Claims Management. Argueta has experienced nearly every aspect of the fleet industry, as a manager, as a service provider, and as a constant, guiding support for others. He is a valued leader in NAFA's New York-InterCounty Chapter.

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In NAFA's next webinar session The True Cost of Compliance, Fleetio Sales Manager Will Yarbrough will explore the latest regulations around fleet vehicle inspections and outline what fleets need to be doing to strengthen inspection processes and avoid hefty penalties and inflated costs. This is a "must-attend" webinar for fleet professionals! It will be presented this Wednesday, May 17. Register now!

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Are you new to fleet? Do you have questions about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession more convenient than ever! This eight-part webinar series includes 480 minutes of instruction from nine highly qualified instructors with more than 200 years of combined fleet experience!

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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) improved 0.5 percent month-over-month in April. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value reading to 124.7, which represented a 1.6 percent increase from a year ago. On a year-over-year basis in April, the mid-sized car category saw the largest decline, while only pickups saw gains greater than the overall market.

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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.

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Senators Ask GAO to Examine Impact of Autonomous Driving on Workforce, International Trade Commission to Pursue Biodiesel Probe, and Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Modernize Technical Education

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The recent Ontario budget included a significant investment towards autonomous vehicles (AV), the latest in a long line of government acknowledgements of the fast-approaching reality of AVs on Canada’s roads. If all goes according to plan, the network will seek to capitalize on the economic potential of AVs and help the province’s transportation systems and infrastructure adapt to AV technology.

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The long-promised but dormant issue of auto insurance reform appears to be reviving among some leading Republican Michigan lawmakers. House Speaker Tom Leonard said in late April that high auto insurance rates are "one of the biggest issues facing our state" and pledged to cut premiums as much as possible.

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Toyota is recalling about 250,000 small pickups mainly in North America because the rear wheels have the potential to lock up, causing drivers to lose control. The recall covers certain Tacoma trucks from the 2016 and 2017 model years.

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Major automakers on May 2 posted declines in U.S. new vehicle sales for April in a fresh sign the long boom cycle that lifted the American auto industry to record sales last year is losing steam, sending carmaker stocks down. The drop in sales versus April 2016 came on the heels of a disappointing March, which automakers had shrugged off as just a bad month.

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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 was with great sadness that NAFA learned of the passing of Earl H. Miller in late-April. Miller was previously President of Corporate Collision Inc., but entered into retirement in October of 2016, moving to Palm Desert, CA. The news of his death came as a shock to those who knew him.

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As an official act of the Annual Business Meeting, President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM^®, introduced the leaders who have volunteered to steer NAFA forward in 2017/2018, as well as individuals leaving the Board. NAFA thanks them for their service and contributions.

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The Annual Business Meeting at I&E is traditionally the session where NAFA leaders let members and attendees know about all the great things NAFA did the previous year, and offer a glimpse of the Association's future direction. Last week's meeting was no different.

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During the Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday morning, NAFA President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM^®, took a moment to honor two individuals who have brought far more than time and effort to their roles within the Association: Joe LaRosa and Ron Lasman.

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UPS is putting two hydrogen-powered delivery vans on the road, the latest sign that fuel-cell technology is moving out of the lab and onto the road. The two Class 6 vans – developed, in part, as part of a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy – will be joined by 15 other hydrogen-powered vans by the end of 2018.

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Samsung is the latest company to receive approval from the South Korean government to begin testing its self-driving tech on public roads in the country. Meanwhile, self-driving cars in Canada have a new designated test site in the province of Ontario: Stratford, which is also home to the annual Stratford Festival, an event celebrating Shakespearean and other stage plays.

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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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Green Car Reports says: "Specifically, 15 percent of participants said they were likely to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as their next car, against a 16 percent interest in leasing or purchasing a truck. Among millennials, the figure was even higher: 20 percent said they were likely to park an EV in their driveway in the coming years.

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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.

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The NAFA Law Guide for Fleet Professionals should be an integral part of every fleet professional’s resources, providing a wealth of knowledge on key legal subjects; the kind of guidance that can help keep you from needing more extensive services.

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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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Don't miss NAFA's next webinar session, The True Cost of Compliance. It will be presented this Wednesday, May 17. Register now!