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"We are approaching the time of year when many of us take a break from our busy routines. This is the time of year I like to especially thank everyone and let you know how much I appreciate your support of NAFA. As I was thinking about this column, it dawned on me that I should give you the opportunity to thank your fellow NAFA colleagues, just as I am thanking you."

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NAFA’s annual 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 professional in the industry. Get the education sessions and connections you need to be successful and to increase your networking power.

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Do you know someone who has made an impact on the fleet industry in 2016? Give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the Fleet Excellence Awards! The FLEXYs shine a spotlight on those who impacted fleet in both the corporate and public fleet segments during 2016.

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Reservations are open for NAFA's 2017 Institute & Expo in Tampa, Florida! Now is the time to book your rooms at discounted rates and mark your schedules for April 25-28. Remember: hotels can sell out quickly! We want to make sure you receive your first choice, so make your housing plans today!

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NAFA is pleased to announce its next accredited fleet via NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program: the fleet of Holman Parts Distribution. They join the University of Minnesota; the fleet for the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut; and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as recently accredited fleets.

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Register for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), February 20-22, 2017, and take advantage of early-bird savings! This 3-day live event is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet managers, about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. You will also have the opportunity to network face-to-face with other fleet professionals!

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Make great advances in your personal and professional success in 2017. Enroll in NAFA's Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM^®)/Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS^®) program and close out 2016 knowing you'll be taking part in the industry standard for fleet knowledge in the new year!

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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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NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Webinar Series consists of six one-hour presentations designed to educate 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. NAFA is offering this six-webinar series as a bundled set, priced at $199 for NAFA members, and $229 for non-members!

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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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Wisconsin Chapter members enjoyed holiday cheer and learned about the importance of breaking bad driving habits in fleet and out.

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New England's November educational session took place at Shire Pharmaceuticals, Lexington, Massachusetts, and was attended by approximately fifty Regular and Associate Members.

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NAFA's Chapters have begun the holiday chapter meeting roll-out for 2016. Check out the currently-scheduled NAFA Chapter holiday sessions!

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What does NAFA mean to you? What do you love about your NAFA Chapter? Are there NAFA Chapter members that you look forward to seeing at each meeting? Now is your chance to lobby your chapter to enter a fun new NAFA Chapter Video Contest that shows your local chapter at its very best! This contest is a great opportunity to build your chapter community! The deadline to enter and submit videos is January 31, 2017!

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GOP Moves to Punt Major Spending Decisions to Next Spring, NTSB Unveils Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, and NHTSA Pushes for Front-End Regulatory Approach to Autonomous Vehicles.

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While a nationwide carbon price floor – announced earlier this fall by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – will have an impact on many prices in the economy, it does represent a policy that many had anticipated and much of Canada already lives under at the provincial level.

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President-Elect Donald Trump and his nascent administration have indicated a general interest in rolling back regulation of all kinds, and clean air mandates as typified by stringent CAFE standards could fit into that rollback philosophy.

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NHTSA said that it is granting "a short deferral of GM’s obligation" to recall the vehicles with Takata air bags after the Detroit automaker filed a petition with the agency in September. The petition requested additional time for the company and a third-party research firm to complete a long-term study to better understand the service life expectancy of the parts.

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U.S. buyout firm KKR & Co. is buying Nissan Motor-backed auto parts maker Calsonic Kansei Corp. for up to $4.5 billion, seizing on a rare chance to do a multi-billion dollar purchase in Japan. KKR beat out rival private equity firms Bain Capital and MBK Partners, which had bid to buy Nissan's stake. Japan's second-biggest automaker opened the auction to sell the stake in June.

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Traffic deaths have been on the rise this year, and as auto makers tout safety advances like autonomous braking and lane-keep assist, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that more people are buckling their seat belts than ever before. NHTSA reported on November 21 that 90 percent of all drivers and front-seat passengers were buckled, according to a survey from June.

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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 Bob McElheney, CAFM^®, John J. O'Connor, Daniel A. Croft, and David A. Smith that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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NAFA was well-represented at this year's PARAR Global Conference in São Paulo, Brazil! NAFA Senior Vice President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM^®, and NAFA Director of Professional Development Katherine Vigneau, CAFM^®, offered presentations at the conference.

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Up-to-date fleet composition data is key to knowing what sizes and types of fleets comprise NAFA membership. The Association recently redeveloped the Fleet Composition & Characteristics portions of the membership database. NAFA wants to start off fresh with our updated system and we have cleared the outdated data. NAFA asks that you submit your fleet characteristics soon and help us keep this data current and accurate. Your information is secure and confidential. It is NOT shared with others.

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The messaging app Snapchat allows motorists to post photos that record the speed of the vehicle. The navigation app Waze rewards drivers with points when they report traffic jams and accidents. Even the game PokémonGo has drivers searching for virtual creatures on the nation’s highways. After steady declines over the last four decades, highway fatalities last year recorded the largest annual percentage increase in 50 years.

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With the Mirai model, Toyota is now one of three automakers selling fuel-cell vehicles in the U.S. market. Now, the automaker is looking into potential heavier duty applications, including the possibility of using hydrogen to fuel a fleet of zero-emissions trucks.

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The Chevrolet Bolt grabbed 2017 Green Car of the Year honors for it's promise of bringing long-range electric driving to the masses. At an estimated price of $30,000 after tax breaks, the plug-in Bolt will be less than half the price of the only other cars that can go more than 200 miles on a single charge.

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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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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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