NAFA Connection

"The NAFA staff is charged with administering and managing the association’s programs and services. Part of my job, as leader of the staff, is to assure the association has the proper staff support and expertise necessary to carry out the association’s initiatives. So far this year, I have hired a new Director of Marketing and Communications and created three new staff positions to close identified gaps. Please join me in welcoming these new players to Team NAFA."

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On August 22, NAFA representatives Kate Vigneau, CAFM^®, NAFA's Director of Professional Development; and NAFA Treasurer David Hayward met with 22 delegates from China who handle Asset Management, Property Management, and Financial Management. They discussed the 11 Essentials of Fleet Management.

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Register for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), October 16-18, in Philadelphia, and take advantage of early-bird savings! This three-day, live event is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet professionals about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. You will also have the opportunity to network face-to-face with other fleet colleagues.

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NAFA released a report in its September 2017 issue of FLEETSolutions magazine identifying the significant liability faced by organizations whose employees engaged in drugged driving. Most notably, employers can be held liable for accidents involving employees who are under the influence of medication prescribed for work-related injuries.

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Whether you need an introduction to the basics of sustainable fleets or a comprehensive course that dives deep into how you can integrate sustainable practices, NAFA has the education opportunity that's right for you. Find out more inside.

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The slate of NAFA webinars for the second half of 2017 is now online.
NAFA webinars are available for FREE for NAFA Members (Regular and Associate) as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is just $25. Register now and be prepared for these informative education opportunities. EMV, Mobile, and the Future of Fleet Payments takes place Wednesday, September 20. Attendees will learn how to "bullet-proof" a wide range of payments, from gas at the pump to larger fleet costs. Register today!

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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 series gives you a solid foundation in the eight disciplines: Asset Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Maintenance Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Fuel Management, and Professional Development.

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September

• AltCar Expo, Santa Monica, Calif.
• AFLA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.
• NAFA-FLAGFA-FUFMA Joint Conference, St. Petersburg, Fla.
• AALA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

October

• Sustainable Fleet Expo, Raleigh, N.C.
• NETS Annual Conference, Charlottesville, Va.

November

• ISM Indirect Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.
  

January 2018

• World of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nev.
  

Each year, the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA), NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter, and Florida Utility Fleet Managers Association (FUFMA) come together for three days of education and networking at TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Fla. NAFA will offer a CAFM^® Fleet Discipline Boot Camp and Exam sitting for the Professional Development module at the conference. A passing grade will count towards the CAFM^® or CAFS^® requirement and you will receive a certificate for the fleet discipline.

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Join NAFA's Mid-America Chapter on September 28 at Deer Creek Golf Club, designed by world renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Deer Creek is an 18-hole, par 72 course covering 6,811 yards stretching through densely-wooded areas and winding creeks. Come for the fun and for networking with your chapter peers.

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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? 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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White House Disbands Infrastructure Council
NTSB Releases Speeding-Related Crash Safety Study
White House Moves Closer to Issuing New Autonomous Vehicle Technology Guidance

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Last summer, Transport Canada signaled its intention to potentially change hours of service regulations, launching a consultation on the mandatory use of electronic logging devices (ELDs). More than a year later, no formal rule change has been implemented by the government. However, there is a reasonable expectation that Canada will soon see an ELD mandate.

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• Ford Signs Deal to Jointly Develop EVs in China (Yahoo.com)
  
  
• Analysts Believe FCA Considering Selling Off Assets (The Detroit Bureau)
  
  
• Canada Lays Out its NAFTA Priorities (Automotive News)
  
  
• New Vehicle Technologies Help Crash Avoidance Efforts (IIHS.org)
  
  
• Uber Says It Will Stop Tracking Riders After Their Trip Ends (Business Insider)
  

Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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It is the strength of our Members like Janis Christensen, CAFM^®; John McCorkhill, CFM/CAFM^®; Robert A. Orifice; and Roger Weaver, CAFM^®; that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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The 2018 invoicing cycle is coming. Organize a year's worth of NAFA membership renewals into one single, concise, annual payment. The Invoice Bundling Option — a once-yearly process — returns for 2018 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues cycles.

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Next week, NAFA will be presenting the introductory session to the Sustainable Fleet Series "Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Fleet," live at the 2017 AltCar Expo and Conference, September 15-16 in Santa Monica, Calif. The Sustainable Fleet Series is a brand new seminar that has been developed through a partnership between NAFA, CALSTART, and NC State University. It consists of six one-hour presentations designed to educate fleet professionals on how to create a sustainable fleet program.

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• Ryder Signs Deal with L.A. Electric Truck Maker Chanje (L.A. Times)
  
  
• Parked Electric Cars are Earning Money Balancing the Grid in Denmark (ARS Technica)

• Report: Electric Vehicles Make Up Five Percent of New Car Sales in California (Green Car Reports)

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!

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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 optimally? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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Learn more about current fleet professional job postings and how your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.

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NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar takes place October 16-18. Register by September 15 and save! Register now by clicking here!