NAFA Association News
Service Level Agreements (SLAS) are commonly used by fleet organizations to communicate with customers. These agreements normally include information to provide customers with a better understanding of policy, how to access the services offered by the fleet organization, replacement standards, repair procedures, etc. However, limiting SLAs to only descriptive information limits the usefulness of these documents and misses the point. That is, they should foster a partnership between the fleet organization and fleet users that results in a high-level of customer satisfaction and, at the same time, a more effective fleet operation.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=567137&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
NAFA debuted significant upgrades to its online membership interface that require members to change their passwords - first implemented on November 14, 2018. With this, members have a great opportunity to access member content, participate in NAFA Communities, and update their information in preparation for NAFA's 2020 Membership Directory. Visit www.NAFA.org and get started now.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566077&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
Events and Education
NAFA's next webinar, "Securing the Connected Fleet from the Cloud...Today," takes place this Wednesday, July 3. Time is short, so don't miss out. Cybersecurity strategies for securing connected vehicles have traditionally been focused around the security of the vehicle internals. This session will outline some of the automotive cybersecurity landscape using findings spanning eight years of research. You will then dive into an innovative new approach to automotive security - cloud-based security - offering agent-less, backwards compatible, and instantly deployable protection. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Click here to register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566079&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
Register now for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management (EFMS) to quickly get up to speed on fleet! This three-day, live event, October 7-9 in Phoenix, is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet professionals about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet, and if you’re studying for the CAFM ® or CAFS ® exams, EFMS will be a great preparation tool. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to build a network of peers who are experiencing the same challenges you are, and can help you find solutions deep into your fleet career. Click here to learn more and register now.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566080&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
Legislative News
In the news: On June 20, the House Ways & Means Committee considered the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019, alongside other pieces of tax legislation. The legislation would renew and extend through 2020 a suite of expired tax provisions known as “extenders.” The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to examine transportation and safety issues related to the reauthorization of the current surface transportation legislation, the FAST Act. On June 19, the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package which includes 2020 funding for the Department of Energy along with Health and Human Services, Labor, Education, Defense, and State Departments. Within the DOE appropriations, $42.3 million was allocated for the Clean Cities program for 2020. NAFA attended an event held just outside the U.S. Capitol by the Modernize the Truck Fleet Coalition on June 19, which promoted legislation that would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on the retail sale of most new heavy-duty trucks.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566082&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
The House of Commons adjourned on June 20, 2019, for the summer and for upcoming elections in October, after passing multiple pieces of legislation back to the Senate. After a tumultuous four-year session - from the SNC-Lavalin situation to heated debates on carbon taxation, to the choice of two new opposition party leaders - this Parliament has been continuously newsworthy.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566083&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
Employment Listings
Do you want to employ individuals who know how to achieve ROI, can calculate TCO, and are ready on day one to "do fleet" the way you need it done? Are you looking for a job in fleet and mobility and want to speak to employers who need your skills? Updated weekly, NAFA's Career Network is the best place to get your career opportunities noticed.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=566085&issueID=60932 to view the full article online.
|
|